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Veteran entertainer and social activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has described marriage as a continuous process of “management,” saying disagreements remain a regular feature of his relationship with his wife, Diane Oputa, after nearly five decades together. Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, the 75-year-old said no marriage is free of conflict, adding that the ability to resolve disputes is what sustains long-term unions. “All marriages are management, including my own,” Mr Oputa said. “Me and my wife, we are like Tom and Jerry now. No day we won’t quarrel, and no day we won’t fix…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said Africa’s ability to compete in the global economy will depend on how effectively it harnesses innovation, invests in infrastructure and promotes the inclusion of women in science and technology. Mr Sanwo-Olu made the remarks on Tuesday at the fifth edition of the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards (WITE) held at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. Represented by the state’s Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, the governor said Africa must actively shape its future rather than wait for opportunities to emerge elsewhere. The two-day summit, themed “Engineering Africa’s…

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman/Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been elected as the President of the Forum of African Regions (FORAF).  Governor AbdulRazaq was elected alongside four regional vice-presidents for Central Africa, North Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa, a statement by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola, revealed . The mandate of the Forum of Governors Regions/States of Africa is to accelerate socioeconomic development, deepen decentralisation and devolution, and position subnational governments as key drivers of continental integration and sustainable development.  The election was held on Monday in Tangier, Morocco, on the sidelines…

Tehran, Iran – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Iran and the United States has survived its first few rocky days, producing a roadmap to a potential long-term resolution of the war launched by the US and Israel nearly four months ago.Months of tough political and technical discussions still lie ahead, however, and while Iranians are watching closely, optimism remains checked.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“We got from daily bombing to talking about buying corn from the US,” Ehsan, who lives in central Tehran, told Al Jazeera. “So, that’s a good change, but our quality of life…

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on June 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday canceled via TruthSocial a scheduled Capitol Hill signing of a landmark bipartisan housing bill that leaders in both parties had heralded as a win.”Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National Emergency. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump posted Wednesday, a little…

The game itself – which some analysts say could be the most expensive ever made – will be released on 19 November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.Following the reveal, some fans, external questioned the point of purchasing a physical copy, if it did not contain a disc. Others queried, external whether they would be able to re-sell the game after, as can be done with normal physical editions with a disc, or whether the code would be shareable.Fans seemed less concerned by the price – a $10 increase for the standard edition compared to the typical…

Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies’ security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.Published On 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2026United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the second day of a visit to the Gulf region to reassure allies that a deal to end the Iran-US war would account for their security concerns.On Wednesday, Rubio held a working lunch with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other senior figures, including National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Recommended Stories list of…

The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima, has warned that the United States’ planned withdrawal of HIV/AIDS funding from South Africa could cost lives and undermine decades of progress in the fight against the disease. Speaking ahead of a high-level United Nations meeting on HIV/AIDS, Ms Byanyima urged Washington to reconsider the decision and adopt a gradual transition plan to prevent disruptions to critical HIV services. South Africa carries the world’s largest HIV burden, with about eight million people living with the virus. While the country funds most of its treatment programme, US…

A Nigerian robotics innovator, Ubokobong Amanam, has launched a robotic rehabilitation glove designed to support stroke survivors and individuals living with hand-related disabilities, marking what his company describes as Nigeria’s first commercially mass-produced wearable medical robot. Mr Amanam announced the official launch and commercial distribution of the device in a Facebook post on Friday, saying the innovation was developed after years of research, testing, and collaboration with physiotherapists and medical experts. According to Ubokobong Robotics, the lightweight, rechargeable glove is equipped with programmed guided hand movement, adjustable intensity, targeted finger training, digital cycle counting, and mirror-mode training. The device also…

1 France France have looked like the team to beat so far. Kylian Mbappe looks in great shape and seems driven by the memory of the 2022 final, when his hat trick wasn’t enough to prevent defeat. With his current form, even Messi’s newly set World Cup scoring record may not be out of reach. — 2 Argentina What more can be said about Messi? Five goals in two games, a new World Cup record with 18 goals, and another masterclass on the biggest stage. He’s carrying Argentina once again, but as the tournament progresses, they’ll need his teammates to…