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Regular yoga practice may help lower the risk of hypertension, obesity, chronic stress and other lifestyle-related diseases by promoting healthier habits and improving physical and mental well-being, the Convener of Rhodes Yoga Festival, Erimoroti Aransiola, has said. She stated this while speaking on the sidelines of the Rhodes Yoga Fest 4.0, on Saturday at JJT Park, Alausa, Lagos State, where she highlighted the role of yoga in preventing non-communicable diseases. The Rhodes Yoga Fest 4.0 was held to commemorate International Day of Yoga. Commemorated on June 21 annually, IDY is a day set aside to emphasise the universal benefits of…

By Sunday Nwakanma The Abia State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested a suspect captured in a viral video assaulting a woman, adding that he will be charged with assault and attempted murder. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the arrest was made on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, adding that the suspect, Agwu Ukpo, male, 37, is from Akanu Ohafia in Abia State. The statement read, “Leveraging on actionable intelligence, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Abia Command, have apprehended the above-mentioned suspect, who was captured in a viral video…

By Dare Akogun The Global Climate and Health Alliance has accused developed countries of frustrating negotiations on climate finance at the just-concluded Bonn Climate Conference (SB64), warning that continued delays in mobilising adaptation funding are placing the health and lives of millions of people, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria, at greater risk. The alliance said the inability of wealthy nations to honour previous commitments to scale up adaptation finance is undermining efforts by climate-vulnerable countries to protect their populations from worsening heatwaves, flooding, food insecurity, disease outbreaks and other health emergencies driven by climate change. Speaking during a…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has tipped Ghana to secure a draw against England in their second game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 23, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The second round of games at the World Cup has started, and most teams are looking to win to qualify or put themselves in a strong position to reach the round of 32. ​Teams like Turkey, Tunisia, and Haiti have already crashed out after losing their first two games of the tournament. Kenan Yildiz of Turkiye and Julio Enciso of Paraguay. Copyright: ImagoxAmeenxAhmedx On the other hand, Mexico, the USA,…

Former Super Eagles and Santa Clara midfielder Garba Lawal has identified an ordeal that could derail Morocco’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atlas Lions became the first African team to reach the semi-final of the Copa Mundial, achieving the feat at the previous edition in Qatar, before eventually losing to France. They kicked off their 2026 campaign with a brilliant performance against Brazil, impressing and showing they can replicate the same run they embarked on four years ago. Vinicius Junior looks on during Brazil’s match against Morocco. Copyright: ImagoxThor Wegner/DeFodi Images Get Our Sports News…

By Wale Akinselure The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said educating the girl-child remains the most effective strategy for tackling intergenerational poverty and several of the country’s socio-economic challenges. Sanusi stated this in his keynote address at the maiden convocation of Miva Open University, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos on Saturday. A total of 1,212 students, comprising 970 postgraduates and 242 undergraduates, made up the Class of 2026. The event also featured the investiture of Dr Tunji Olowolafe as the first Pro-Chancellor of the university. Speaking, the Kano Emir…

Former Super Eagles and Al-Ittihad defender Chikelue Iloenyosi has revealed he has renewed anger directed towards the Nigerian National team for missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2026 edition, jointly hosted by Canada, the United States of America and Mexico, has had several spectacular moments, one of which the Super Eagles could’ve been a part of if they qualified. What makes Nigeria’s position worse is that ten African Nations are competing at the Copa Mundial, the highest number since the inception of the tournament. Team photo of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Copyright: ImagoxLuisxLoureirox Get…

Super Eagles-eligible defender Peter Amoran Toluwanimi is expected to leave Serie B club Cesena at the end of June and return to his parent club Parma after a difficult loan spell in the 2025-26 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old centre-back joined Cesena on loan from Serie A side Parma Calcio 1913 for the campaign, but he struggled to establish himself as a regular starter as the club battled for a place in the promotion play-offs. Toluwanimi’s loan agreement officially runs until June 30, 2026. The deal includes an option for Cesena to make the transfer permanent, while Parma retain a…

Smiling selfie featuring Michelle Obama, Nigerian musician Tems, and former US President Barack Obama together at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. So many exciting things happened at the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening on Thursday. There was Stevie Wonder closing out the night with “Higher Ground.” There was Bono singing “Michelle, ma belle” to Michelle Obama mid-performance. There were four former US presidents sitting in the same room together. But most exciting of all, there was a performance from Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer Tems, who took to the stage at the Center’s John Lewis Plaza in Chicago and reminded…

Maternal health and nutrition experts have said that taking Multiple Micronutrient Supplements daily during pregnancy can reduce the risk of congenital birth defects linked to nutritional deficiencies in babies. They noted that adequate intake of nutrients such as folic acid, iron, iodine, and 12 other essential micronutrients contained in MMS before and during pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects, while also reducing the risk of maternal anaemia and low birth weight. The experts stressed that improving maternal nutrition through evidence-based interventions such as MMS is critical to ensuring healthier pregnancies and better outcomes for both mothers and their babies.…