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Could sleep influence dementia risk?

Dementia is a chronic condition that impacts thinking, memory, and other cognitive functions.Researchers are still working to understand what risk factors increase someone’s chances of developing dementia. Data from a recent study suggests that people aged 65 years and older who have trouble falling asleep and who use medication to help them sleep may be at a higher risk for dementia. People at risk for dementia can take steps to improve their sleep quality and sleep habits.Sleep is an… Read the full article here

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Appeal Court grants Peter Obi’s request to serve petition on Tinubu through substituted means

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Friday, granted permission to the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to serve his petition challenging the 25 February presidential election on Bola Tinubu. Mr Obi is challenging the victory of Mr Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was declared the winner of the keenly contested election. The Labour Party candidate, who came third behind the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),… Read the full article here

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Nigerian petroleum agency introduces 6 regulations for midstream, downstream sectors

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Wednesday unveiled six regulations that will govern the activities of the midstream and downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry. The event took place at the NMDPRA headquarters Auditorium in Abuja. The new regulations address issues such as petroleum transportation and shipment, assignment or transfer of licenses and permits, gas pricing for domestic demand and delivery, natural gas… Read the full article here

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Month of mercy, repentance and charity, By Murtadha Gusau

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All praise is for Allah, Lord of all creation, who guided us to Islam. May the peace, blessings and salutations of Allah be upon our noble Messenger, Muhammad, and upon his family, his Companions and his true and sincere followers. Dear brothers and sisters! Know that, wallahi, there is no better time to start making positive changes in our lives than this blessed month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan is a Muslim’s recurring… Read the full article here

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Afrobeats singer Phyllis drops new single ‘Life is Hard’

Fast-rising singer, Phyllis Abena, has dropped a new single titled ‘Life is Hard’. The single, produced by Stephen Ezihe, resonates with the struggle of blacks, including undergraduates, regarding job opportunities and promotions. Fast-rising singer, Phyllis Abena Thor Hagedorn recorded the song while Jefferson Henrique Pereira de Arajo did the mixing and mastering Speaking about the track in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the singer said, “Life is hard is a summation of… Read the full article here

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Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau Preview: Super Eagles seek to extend perfect run in AFCON qualifiers

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are all set to take on Guinea Bissau in their third game in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, later this evening. With two wins from two matches, the Eagles are looking to extend their perfect run and also edge closer to sealing a spot at the prestigious continental tournament billed for Cote d’Ivoire next year. Multiple choices for Peseiro With the full complement of 23 players and no report of… Read the full article here

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Alleged corruption: ICPC stalls arraignment of ex-JAMB Registrar Ojerinde, sons, daughter-in-law

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, on Friday stalled the arraignment of a former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Professor Lawrence Adedibu Ojerinde, on fresh corruption charges. Ojerinde’s planned arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja, along with his three sons and a daughter-in-law, was aborted over the failure of the anti-corruption agency to serve the criminal charges on his children as required by… Read the full article here

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Kaduna AA guber candidate, Timothy Adamu congratulates Governor-elect Uba Sani

The candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in the just concluded governorship election in Kaduna State, Timothy Adamu, has congratulated Senator Uba Sani, the governor-elect. Adamu, in a statement he personally issued, said, “I call on other candidates to come together and support Senator Uba Sani. Remember God gives power to whomsoever He wishes and whenever He wishes. Let’s eschew all forms of bitterness and unite for the progress of our dear state.” He stated that all hands must be… Read the full article here

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Auto crash claims 25 lives in Bauchi

Tragedy struck on Thursday in Udobo village in Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State when 25 people died in a lone auto crash. Sector Commander of the FRSC in Bauchi State, Mr Yusuf Abdullahi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi on Friday that ten other persons sustained injuries in the crash. He said the accident involved one Toyota Hummer bus in which the over-speeding driver lost control after a tyre burst. “Thirty-five persons were involved in the road… Read the full article here

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Uche Maduagwu slams actress Omotola Jalade over her bedroom photo with hubby

Controversial Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has severely criticized famous Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde for sharing her bedroom photo with her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde. In celebration of Captain Matthew’s birthday and their 27th wedding anniversary, Omotola shared a post accompanied by their clothless picture on her Instagram page on Thursday. She wrote: “Happy birthday, my Forever HoneyBoy. And happy anniversary to us. Twenty-seven years and we are only just about to… Read the full article here

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