WARRI—President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, performed the groundbreaking for the Export Processing Zone, EPZ, better known as the Gas City Project, in Ogidigben and the Deep Sea Port, Gbaramatu, both in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State.

Two years after he got married to his baby mama, Lola Omotayo, in November, 2013, one half of the music duo PSquare, Peter Okoye is poised to share his experience as a married man. According to him, while marriage has made him to be more responsible, it has not, as a matter of fact, restricted him from doing what he knows how to do best on stage. He also bares his mind on a number of issues bothering on his career, music and fame…

Not too long ago, smoothies were foods we only read about or saw in movies; these days they have become essentials. As our tastebuds become more diversified and sophisticated and we are exposed to a wider range of foods, there is increasing pressure to make the best of every food. Juicing and smoothing are good means of achieving this. There are five ingredients that every smoothie recipes needs. Go ahead, join the smoothie revolution and kick-start your healthy life.

OGWASHI-UKU—The leadership of Aniocha Progressive Assembly, under the platform of Dr. Fidelis Ify Efunwa Foundation, has called on the people of the area as well as Deltans to shun violence, before, during and after the general elections.

Unilever is planning to raise its stake in its Nigerian unit to as much as 75 percent to benefit from expected economic growth in Africa’s most populous nation.

By Donu Kogbara I thank God that the D-Day or should that be E-Day? – has finally arrived, after months of toxic mud-slingings, comical episodes, tragic misfires, dramatic cross-carpetings, nail-biting suspense, fevered speculation and controversies galore. Ever since the CPC, ACN, ANPP and an APGA faction merged two years ago to create the most viable […]

Akure—BARELY 48 hours to the Presidential election, the Ondo State deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi yesterday defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC.

PORT HARCOURT— Caretaker Committee chairmen of the various local government areas in Rivers State, yesterday, alleged that they were being harassed and intimidated by the Police ahead of tomorrow’s elections.

THE zonal vice chairman of APC (Delta North), Chief Chukwujindu Nduku, yesterday, urged the Federal High Court, Asaba, to bar Mr. George Sunday Okafor from parading himself as the zonal vice chairman (Delta North) of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

After yet another victorious outing against the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, at the Court of Appeal in Lagos, Wednesday, Bi-Courtney Limited has explained why AMCON and the Federal Government must pay N132 billion damages as earlier ordered by a court.

President Goodluck Jonathan comes across as one of the favourites in tomorrow’s election. Having learnt the ropes as a deputy governor, Vice-President, acting-President and President, he appears well groomed for the position he is seeking.

BENIN—THE Benin Zonal Command of National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other Related Matters, NAPTIP, comprising Edo and Delta states, has convicted over 50 human traffickers since inception.

The Senate Committee on Marine Transport has told the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA to make full payment of its workers allowances before its 2015 budget can be approved.

Tension, emotion, sentiments have heightened in the last few weeks preparatory to the general elections. We have never had it so bad. Inflammatory statements, attacks on personalities have become the order. While some politicians are ready to spill the milk if the election did not go their way, some youths have vowed to go up in arms against Nigeria, our beloved country and cut down anybody that dared challenge their exuberance.

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Director-General José Graziano da Silva has appealed to its members to approve a proposal including more funds to be directed at nutrition and climate change issues.