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Agency Medical experts have advised adults to get between seven and nine hours of sleep daily to maintain good physical and mental health. A Consultant Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr Moyosore Makinde, gave the advice on Friday in Lagos while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria to mark World Sleep Day. Makinde, who is also the President of the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria, said adequate sleep plays a vital role in maintaining overall wellbeing, productivity and long-term health. The 2026 World Sleep Day, themed “Sleep Well, Live Better,” is dedicated to raising awareness about sleep’s critical…

President Bola Tinubu has urged media executives to extend the same level of scrutiny they apply to his administration to states and local governments, which, he argued, now enjoy greater financial autonomy under his reformed federalism. The President made the appeal on Friday night while hosting media proprietors and executives at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. “We’ve opened up the principle of federalism to the extent that local governments are now getting their money. But how they use it is in your hand, so don’t bombard me alone. “Look at local government too, and equally, the sub-national,” Tinubu stated.…

Yusuf Falke, the uncle of 26-year-old Uwaisu Sunusi, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about the killing of his nephew while he was travelling to a market, the painful search for his body, and the family’s call for justice What is your relationship with the late Uwaisu Sunusi? I’m an uncle to Uwaisu Sunusi, the person who was attacked on Monday, February 23, 2026, along the Bariki Ladi bypass. They were four in number who were killed that day. Where was Uwaisu headed the day he was killed? They were four in number, and almost every Monday, they used to go to Panshin…

Patrick Odey Akwa Ibom State Government has said it will soon inaugurate its Agric Equipment Leasing Company as part of efforts to promote large-scale mechanised farming in the state. Governor Umo Eno disclosed this while fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after inspecting the progress of work at the company’s facility located at Ekpri Nsukara in Uyo on Thursday. In a statement obtained from the Government House Press Unit on Friday, the governor commended the contractor for the progress recorded at the project site. “There is a lot of improvement in the work done here to get the company…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee has shared a total of N1.894 trillion as Federation Account revenue for February 2026 among the Federal Government, states and local government councils. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa. According to the statement, the revenue was distributed during the March 2026 FAAC meeting held in Abuja. The N1.894 trillion distributable revenue comprised N1.274 trillion from statutory revenue and N619.119 billion from Value Added Tax. The communiqué indicated that a total gross revenue of…

United Kingdom-based gospel musician, Tochukwu Richard, aka Richy Okechukwu, is gaining recognition for his contribution to contemporary gospel music. Born in Lagos but originally from Arochukwu in Abia State, the artiste began his music career in 2011 and has since built a growing presence within the global gospel music community. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that his sound blends R&B with gospel, Afro-gospel, worship and contemporary Christian music, creating a style that connects African gospel influences with modern production elements. It added, “Since relocating to the United Kingdom, he has continued to expand his reach through recordings, live…

Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo has praised Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, describing him as one of the toughest opponents he has faced in his career, Soccernet.ng reports. Bassey has built a strong reputation in the Premier League as a powerful and reliable centre-back. The Fulham defender is known for his strength, pace and ability to read the game well. These qualities make him extremely difficult for attackers to beat, whether the battle is on the ground or in the air. During a recent appearance on the Zack Nani show, Mbeumo spoke openly about how difficult it is to play…

By Taiwo Bankole An Ogun State housewife and mother of five children, Mrs Mufiat Olateju, has delivered a set of quadruplets at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday. Olateju, while speaking to newsmen at the hospital on Thursday, begged the state government and well-meaning individuals to support her family in caring for the newborn babies, adding that they were yet to pay the medical bills. She explained that the birth of the four children came as a surprise to the family, as earlier medical scans did not reveal that she was carrying such a large number of…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday urged media executives to extend the same level of scrutiny they apply to his administration to state and local governments, noting that subnational authorities now enjoy greater financial autonomy. Tinubu made the appeal while hosting media proprietors and executives at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. “We’ve opened up the principle of federalism to the extent that local governments are now getting their money. “But how they use it is in your hands, so don’t bombard me alone. “Look at local government too, and equally, the sub-national,” Tinubu said. The President also said reforms…

Former Super Eagles and Hearts full-back Juwon Oshaniwa has aired his disappointment about the poor state of the Nigerian domestic league, Soccernet.ng reports. The 35-year-old came through the NPFL, breaking into the home-based Super Eagles team, before eventually making his debut for the A team in 2012. Oshaniwa, as a home-based defender, represented Nigeria at the AFCON 2013 tournament before moving abroad. Super Eagles during the AFCON match between Nigeria and Tanzania. Copyright: ImagoxSegun Ogunfeyitimi Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Super Eagles: Oshaniwa disappointed with the state of the NPFL The former Ashdod defender…