In a significant stride towards youth empowerment and grassroots sports development, KingMakers, in partnership with the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, officially commissioned the KingMakers Ifako Ijaiye Sports Complex—a major Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project designed to benefit over 200,000 residents within and beyond the Ifako Ijaiye community.

The KingMakers Ifako Ijaiye Sports Complex is a thoughtfully designed facility featuring a 150-capacity sports arena for grassroots tournaments, a standard football pitch with lighting for evening use, a green relaxation area, modern male and female restrooms, two administrative office spaces, a generator house for uninterrupted operations, ample parking space, and robust water infrastructure—including two large water tanks, a water treatment system, and a security house—all built with sustainability and long-term community benefit in mind.

In his remarks during the commissioning, Gossy Ukanwoke, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of KingMakers (BetKing), stated:

This project embodies our core belief that sports is more than just competition—it is a vehicle for social transformation, unity, and empowerment. At KingMakers, we are intentional about investing in initiatives that have long-term impact, and the Ifako Ijaiye Sports Complex is one such example of our commitment to supporting the communities we operate in. We are proud to work alongside visionary partners like the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government to deliver infrastructure that inspires young people, promotes physical wellness, and provides a pathway to excellence.

In addition to the new facility, KingMakers has been an active contributor to Nigeria’s sports ecosystem. The company recently concluded the BetKing Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Abeokuta. BetKing is also the title sponsor of Ikorodu City Football Club, and an active donor to the Kids Sports Charity Initiative, which equips young athletes with gear, training, and mentorship.

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Let’s face the fact – not every morning starts with an energy rush and a desire to get straight to work. Some days come with tiredness, stress, and anxious thoughts.

On such days, you’ll feel like life’s a juggling ball that keeps dropping. But well, it doesn’t mean you can’t build momentum. After all, your daily tasks still await you, irrespective of how you feel.

The sooner you snap out of your bad mood, the better for you. Here, I’ve reviewed six morning habits that can help jumpstart your day and get you ready to be productive.

Let’s dive right in.

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1. Wake Up With Intention, Not Alarm Panic

Instead of jumping out of bed in a panic because your alarm is screaming, wake up intentionally. You can achieve this by setting your alarm 10 to 15 minutes earlier. It gives you enough time to breathe, stretch, pray, or simply enjoy the quiet before the world gets loud.

Experts often say that starting calmly can prime your mind for a more focused and less stressful day.

2. Hydrate Before You Caffeinate

Your body gets dehydrated overnight.

We know you’re longing to grab a cup of coffee, but first, grab some water. Drink a full glass of water to help your system readjust to the day. Most people squeeze a lime into their early morning water to make it more flavourful.

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Remember you’re doing this because of water’s ability to jumpstart your metabolism, flush out toxins, and literally wake up your cells.

3. Move Your Body (Even If It’s Just 5 Minutes)

You don’t have to run 10 kilometres or hit the gym at 5 AM. A simple stretch session, a few yoga poses, or a quick dance party in your living room is enough to get your blood flowing and boost your energy levels. Apart from keeping your feet, moving releases endorphins, which is your body’s feel-good hormone.

4. Practice a Mindful Moment

Instead of diving straight into emails or social media, take a few minutes for mindfulness. During this time, you can do anything from breathing to journaling, or even a short meditation. Whatever it is, just be sure to invest your emotions and thoughts into it.

Mindfulness helps ground you and build emotional resilience against the chaos of the day.

5. Fuel Up With the Right Breakfast

Skip the sugar-loaded cereals and heavy, greasy foods for breakfast. Instead, choose energy-boosting options like Oats, Fruits, Eggs, and Smoothies.

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Experts suggest that a balanced breakfast stabilises your blood sugar and keeps your energy steady, with no mid-morning crashes.

6. Set Your Top 3 Priorities for the Day

Before your day spirals into meetings, errands, and WhatsApp group messages, write down the top three things you want to achieve. It doesn’t have to be complicated or too many. Just three simple goals can help you clear your priorities and avoid distractions.

Our eyes are a treasure. They’re a vital part of how we experience the world. So it’s not surprising that we’re often urged to prioritize protecting them. But how can we protect these sensitive parts of the body?

By adopting a few simple yet effective habits, you can maintain healthy eyes, reduce the risk of vision loss, and preserve your sight well into your later years.

Here, let’s look at important lifestyle changes that can safeguard your eyes while ensuring improved eyesight now and in your latter years.

Eat a healthy diet

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You didn’t expect us to start from anything else, did you? Good diet means good health and that extends to the eyes. So if you want improved eyesight, work on your eating habits. Essential nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, and selenium, along with carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin, helps to prevent age- related eye issues.

Quit smoking

You’ve heard so many times that smoking has many negative effects. However, one effect that’s seldom talked about is bad eyesight. Smoking has such a negative impact on eye health that experts often warn middle-aged people to stop smoking to prevent age-related issues like glaucoma, cataracts, dry-eye syndrome, etc.

Besides, cigarettes typically have a toxic substance that can cause inflammation and restrict the flow of blood to the eyes.

Reduce screen time

You’ve heard it before – prolonged screen time can damage your eyes. It typically causes eye issues like strain, dryness, and weariness. So opticians typically recommend limiting screen time as much as possible. However, if you can’t reduce screen time, then you should buy and use an anti blue light glass to mitigate the impact of blue light.

Stay hydrated

Never underestimate the importance of hydration. Dehydration can cause irritability, dry eyes, and exhaustion. So you must keep the eyes hydrated and there’s no better way to do this than drinking plenty water and other liquids throughout the day. Also prioritize foods with high water content like watermelon, cucumbers, celery, etc to keep your eyes hydrated.

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Blink More

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When you’re focused on screens, you blink less – which leads to dry, irritated eyes.

Make a conscious effort to blink fully and often, especially when working or binge-watching. The best way to think of it is as a spa treatment for your eyes. Every time you blink, you’re giving your eyes the treat it needs to stay strong and refreshed.

Wear Sunglasses (Even When It’s Not Fashion Week)

The Nigerian sun isn’t just hot – it’s harsh on your eyes too. Exposure to UV rays increases the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

So we recommend investing in good-quality sunglasses that block 99%–100% of UVA and UVB rays. It give you the fly look, while protecting your eyes from the damage that this sunny season can do to it.

So that’s it – maintaining your eye health is not very difficult. You just need to pay attention to certain habits and you’re good to go. Don’t forget to visit an optician once in a while, especially if you’re approaching old age. They can check your eye condition and offer customized advice to help.