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Sleep quality is more important for the quality of life than sleep duration or “social jetlag”, a new Czech study suggests.To date, little research has explored the long-term effects of changes in sleep length or sleep quality on quality of life.Researchers at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University in Prague, Czechia examined thousands of individual and household data to find a correlation.They found that “individuals who experience higher quality sleep also have greater satisfaction with life, more well-being, feel healthier, perceive less work stress and are happier.”Czechian scientists say that sleep quality plays a greater…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation officer for the governorship election in Kano, Ahmad Doko, has announced a two-hour break to cross-check the election results before the final declaration. Mr Doko announced the decision after receiving the election result of the 44 local government areas in the state. The opposition candidate of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) Abba Kabir, garnered 1,019,700 votes against the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Gawuna, who got 890,705 votes. APC Governoship candidate, Nasiru Gawuna The NNPP candidate is leading with 128,995 votes. The postponement of the announcement by the returning…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday launched a telecom consumer assistance, resolution and enquiries (Telcare) desk in the arrival lounge of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The launching took place during the 2023 World consumer right tagged “Empowering consumers through clean energy transition” held at the NCC’s Communications & Digital Economy Complex, Abuja. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Umar Danbatta, said in addition to the Telcare desk in Abuja, the commission plans to set up similar desks at strategic locations across the country to provide information to telecom users.…

Most people who have been captured by mammon were lured and deceived into it — whether by genuine needs, friends, spiritual fathers, or mentors. It is a very serious thing. If it’s not easy to be deceived, Jesus would not tell us to, “BEWARE OF COVETOUSNESS” in Luke 12:15. Deception is always the root of greed. And that was what Nebuchadnezar used: come and celebrate with me. Daniel Chapter 3 is one of the most remarkable chapters of the Bible. Why? It tells the story of three men who, against all odds, stood for God in a godless culture, and…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 68 additional Lassa fever infections and 15 deaths in the 6th week of 2023, spanning 6 to 12 February. The NCDC in its latest situation report published Monday on its website revealed that the new cases bring the total number of confirmed cases and deaths recorded in 2023 to 531 and 85 respectively. It noted that the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 106 in week five of 2023 to 68 cases, which were reported from Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, Taraba, Ebonyi, Gombe, Benue, Nasarawa, and Plateau states. Cumulatively,…

Some traders who sell food items and perishable agricultural produce in Nigeria’s capital city have lamented the losses they incurred due to the scarcity of naira notes in the country. In a market survey conducted by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), the traders explained how they have recorded losses in their businesses in recent time as customers face difficulties accessing cash to buy food items. Although some of the traders adopted the use of electronic transfers in some of the markets, many of them complained about network challenges during online transactions while others do not even have…

From classics to modern-day movies, Africa Magic is taking its viewers into a world of captivating storytelling with new content airing this week. In line with the platform’s promise to keep subscribers entertained this March with a nonstop stream of back-to-back movies, Africa Magic unveiled its ‘March Movie Madness’ roster. So far in March, they premiered titles including ‘Playing by Heart’ which went live on Thursday, followed by ‘My Jewel My World’, ‘The Last Days of Lola Sampson’, ‘Emily’s Muddle’, ‘A Night Alone’, and the Nollywood classics, ‘Reggae Boys’ and ‘Will of God’. This week’s line-up on Africa Magic promises…

English Premier League side Crystal Palace have announced the sacking of their manager Patrick Vieira after a string of disappointing results. The Frenchman has been in charge since July 2021, and did not win any of his last 12 matches in charge, leaving the Eagles just three points above the relegation zone. The decision to sack Vieira is not surprising for many, especially given the string of poor results lately from the former Arsenal captain. Inevitable sack Palace’s poor form in recent months, coupled with a lack of progress on the field, was ultimately going to culminate in a sack;…

You Are No Better Than The Thugs On The Streets – Dayo Amusa Tells Online Trolls by EBMedia: 8:16pm On Mar 19You Are No Better Than The Thugs On The Streets – Dayo Amusa Tells Online TrollsNigerian actress, Dayo Amusa has knocked keypad warriors who troll her for sharing different views, beliefs and opinions, IGBERETV reports.In a post shared on her Instagram page, Dayo stated that the keypad warriors are not any better than the thugs on the street. In the post she titled: “If only you know how many people una don kill online! IF ONLY!”, she wrote;”It baffles…

The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria, MMWG, has called on the police authorities to ensure that those arrested for electoral crimes during Saturday’s governorship and state House of Assembly elections throughout the country face the full wrath of the law. This was even as the group called on the 9th National Assembly to pass the Executive Bill forwarded to it for the establishment of National Electoral Offences’ Commission, NEOC before the end of its tenure. MMWG, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi and issued on Sunday, particularly warned that the offenders “must not be…