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Health experts have cautioned Nigerians against taking pneumonia disease lightly, noting that the infection of the lung is dangerous and can cause sudden death when not treated early and properly. Pneumonia, the experts noted, is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites and is worse in young children and adults older than 65 years. They also added that pneumonia could be contracted through infected water, objects, and food. Speaking with our correspondent,… Read the full article here

The battle to buy Manchester United heated up on Wednesday as Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani returned with a second bid for the English giants. British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is also expected to make a second offer for the 20-time English champions. Raine, the merchant bank brought in to assist with the sale of the club, had set a deadline of 2100GMT on Wednesday for interested parties to declare their offer. But Sky Sports reported that the… Read the full article here

An actress, Evia Simon, is of the opinion that some men are gold diggers, who see women as a source of income. She told Saturday Beats, “Women should never allow men who are not up to their level to know their financial capabilities. Such men are gold diggers. Some men call women gold diggers, but there are many men out there who are lady gold diggers after fast money. If they don’t find other means of making money, they look for a comfortable lady that they can… Read the full article here

Federal Science and Technical College Yaba, Lagos, has said that sports help to build leadership and tolerance skills in learners. The Director/Principal, Federal Science and Technical College Yaba, Lagos, Mr David Omada, said this during the 52nd Inter-house Sports Competition According to him, Sports teach discipline, which is key to attaining enviable heights in life. Omada also appealed to corporate organisations and other stakeholders to collaborate with the… Read the full article here

Seven per cent of Internet users through Kaspersky in Nigeria were victims of phishing in 2022, the company has disclosed. According to the Kaspersky which is an anti-virus provider firm, 8.7 per of its individuals and corporate users were affected by phishing attacks in 2022. It stated that 31.1 per cent of financial phishing attempts in Nigeria were through websites of fake payment systems, 51.2 per cent through fake online stores, and 17.8 per cent through fake… Read the full article here

Consultant Physician and Dermatologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Dr Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife, speaks with LARA ADEJORO on how skin bleaching has become a public health issue in Nigeria and its adverse effects on the skin and body Why do people bleach their skin? Skin bleaching, also known as skin lightening, skin whitening, brightening, glowing, and toning, among other things, is the act of using cosmetic products like soaps,… Read the full article here

Wolfsburg will take a 1-0 advantage into the second leg of their Women’s Champions League quarter-final.A cagey first leg at the Parc des Princes was decided by huge penalty drama early in the second half, when PSG had a spot-kick appeal overruled and Wolfsburg were given one of their own.Elisa de Almedia was sent off for a second yellow in the incident for PSG whilst Dominique Janssen slotted the ball into the back of the net, which was all that could separate the two sides going into… Read the full article here

Coinbase execs revealed today that the crypto exchange has received a “Wells Notice” from the Securities and Exchange Commission, indicating that after an investigation, the agency’s staff plan to recommend some kind of enforcement action. That could include charges or lawsuits, but none of that has happened yet. According to Coinbase, the issue is “an undefined portion of our listed digital assets, our staking service Coinbase Earn, Coinbase Prime, and Coinbase Wallet.” Coinbase… Read the full article here

The Securities and Exchange Commission has notified US-listed crypto exchange Coinbase that it is considering enforcement action against the company as the regulator continues its crackdown on digital assets. The regulator has issued Coinbase a Wells notice, which warns companies they may face enforcement action in the future. The notice says the SEC has made a “preliminary determination” to recommend action against Coinbase, according to a copy seen by the Financial Times. A… Read the full article here

Crypto exchange Coinbase said it has received a Wells notice from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission recommending the regulator take enforcement action.In a March 22 blog post, Coinbase said the “legal threat” could potentially target the exchange’s staking program, Coinbase Earn; listed digital assets; its wallet; or Coinbase Prime services. A Wells notice letter typically warns a company that the SEC may follow with an enforcement action, but Coinbase provided no… Read the full article here