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Medical experts have suggested that sleeping without clothing could boost sperm production in men by allowing the testicles to cool down. They advise men hoping to become fathers to sleep naked at night, as this practice may enhance fertility by improving sperm quality. According to the US National Library of Medicine’s Biotech Information, cooling the scrotum directly influences sperm health and motility. The US medical journal also supports the idea that sleeping naked helps maintain an optimal temperature for testicular health, which is crucial for sperm quality. Professor Olufemi Fasanmade, an expert in Medicine and Endocrinology at the College of…

Elon Musk’s scheduled interview with Republican candidate Donald Trump, whom he supports, faced significant delays on his platform X (formerly Twitter) due to technical difficulties. Musk explained that X was hit by a “massive DDOS attack,” which prevented many users from accessing the livestream. As a result, the interview was delayed for over 40 minutes. Musk assured users that they were “working on shutting it down” and mentioned that, in the worst-case scenario, the interview would proceed with a smaller number of live listeners, with the unedited audio posted later. He later confirmed that they would move forward with fewer…

Nigerian singer and Grammy Award winner Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has launched a football academy with training centres located in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Infographics about the academy began circulating online on Monday. Further investigation revealed that the academy is open to young players aged 4–15, as well as older players between the ages of 16 and 21. The academy’s vision, as stated on their website, is to “create an environment where kids can learn the fundamentals of football, combined with education, discipline, and technique, to excel in life beyond the sport.” They also emphasize the…

WAEC announced that it withheld the results of 215,267 candidates, which is 11.92 per cent of 1,805,216, the total number of candidates that sat the examination. Speaking on Monday while announcing the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results, the Head of Nigeria Office of WAEC, Dr Amos Dangut, made the disclosure. The 2024 examination took place over seven weeks and six days, from April 30 to June 24, across Nigeria. Dangut reported that 1,301,941 candidates, or 72.12 per cent, earned credits or higher in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. He noted…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that 99 individuals, along with two others on exemption, were fraudulently mobilized from the University of Calabar for National Service between the 2021 and 2023 service years. Consequently, the NYSC has invalidated the Certificates of National Service issued to these 101 persons. In a statement released by Eddy Megwa, the NYSC’s Director of Information and Public Relations, the management emphasized its commitment to ensuring that only qualified individuals receive NYSC Certificates of National Service. The NYSC is particularly focused on preventing unqualified graduates, especially those from unaccredited universities, from being recognized or…

On the occasion of this year’s International Youth Day, Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has tasked youths to dream big, describing them as the country’s future. He spoke on Monday in Abuja at the Nigeria Police Youth Summit to mark the event. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the first set of locally produced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This initial batch of 20 buses was manufactured by Innoson Motors, a Nigerian automotive company. The commissioning took place at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa, where some of the CNG buses were showcased. President Tinubu temporarily paused the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to inaugurate the vehicles. The introduction of these CNG buses is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to alleviate the impact of the recent fuel subsidy removal on citizens. The use of CNG…

Two people, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman, were stabbed in London’s Leicester Square, a bustling tourist spot. Both victims have been hospitalized, according to Westminster police. Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the attack and have confirmed that they do not believe there are any other suspects involved. The incident could have been far worse if not for the quick and brave actions of Abdullah, a 29-year-old employee at TWG Tea in Leicester Square. Abdullah heard a scream and immediately intervened, tackling the attacker and kicking the knife away. With help from his colleagues, he restrained…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has formally presented the ceremonial beaded crown to High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, former Governor of Oyo State, who doubles as the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland. The prestigious ceremony took place at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, marking an important milestone in the traditional hierarchy of Ibadanland. The event signifies Ladoja’s official acceptance of his new title, solidifying his position within the leadership structure of the ancient city. Videos from the event were shared by Oyo Affairs on X.com, captioned, “Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja has received beaded crown.”…