FOR seven months since he assumed office, on May 29, 2015, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State found it easier said than done to hold an interactive session with journalists because of duty exigencies and distractions posed by the inflexible challenge to his victory. From the Delta State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal to the Appeal Court in Benin City, the Supreme Court finally laid the matter to rest, last Tuesday, and, 24 hours later, Okowa, who acted contrite for the delay, was talking to reporters. Sunday Vanguard was there. Excerpts:

PROFESSOR Alexia Thomas, Chairman, The Commonwealth Liberation Party, TCLP United Kingdom (UK), Chairman of Alliance Treaty Commission and President, Independent Diplomat Commission (IDC) in this interview reveals her Oracle status with a third-eye into the future, as she exposed sequence of danger and disaster that awaits Commonwealth nations, even as 500million citizens of Commonwealth nations would become victims of massacre 15 years from now as beingorchestrated and led by the British Government against the coloured people.

The people of the Niger Delta have condemned the non-trial of an American citizen who allegedly murdered his Nigerian wife, Mrs. Doris Anasesia Lambert (nee Oaikhena), in Houston, Texas. A statement by Comrade Joseph Evah of the Ijaw Monitoring Group, demanded the trial of the suspect.

Jose Mourinho made an appearance in Germany’s capital on Saturday to watch Hertha Berlin’s Bundesliga home match against high-flying Borussia Dortmund, to the amusement of the visitors’ coach Thomas Tuchel.

So what was your first time like? Crisp sheets and the gentle touch of a caring soul-mate swearing undying love, or an awkward drunken fumble in a back room, a motel room or at a party? The age we lose our .virginity is perhaps the question that fascinates us more than any other. Did you start having sex too young, or were you a late starter! According ,to a report by the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle, The average ‘enlightened’ person first had sex when they are in their mid-teens. “Look at the statistics for older generations and it’s clear that people are becoming sexually active sooner,” says the report. “On average, a man who is now in his 80s first had sex when he was 18, while an average woman of that generation waited until she was 19.

Ondo State, GTBank, Dunn Loren Merrifield, Etisalat are among 16 corporate entities/governmental bodies listed as the 20 Consumer Brands of the year by consumersng, an online platform advocating for a more consumer-centric ambience.

PMB is on an official visit to France, where he will be meeting the President of the European Parliament, and the President of the European Commission and he will address a special session of the European Union Parliament. This meeting will be attended by members of the executive and legislative arms of the Union.

I robbed people to build house, raise family says suspected car snatcher

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Friday raided two villages, Mairi and Malari in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno, killing four persons and razing houses in the communities.

LAGOS State Governor Akinwumi Ambode has lauded the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on its monetary policies, saying, “It’s a right step to curtail economic saboteur.”

The 45 percent increase in electricity tariff with effect from February 1, 2016 is unsettling for many Nigerians, especially consumers paying with estimated bills. While the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said that increase in tariff will enhance service delivery and customers’ satisfaction, a large number of consumers, especially manufacturers, are calling on the Federal Government to provide prepaid meters for the people as a matter of urgency.

2016 is just into its second month and a lot has gone down in the entertainment industry, most of which were hilariously unfortunate. Here is another, but this time it’s a good one. Michael Stephens, otherwise known by his stage name, ‘Rugged Man’ has written an open letter to his erstwhile friend, Abolore ‘9ice’Adigun, over his belated apology with regards to the accusation leveled against him, six years ago, by ‘Alapomeji Records’ boss, 9ice.

Nollywood actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot, added another year on Thursday, and as expected it was a torrent of birthday wishes from fans, friends and well wishers. While some of the birthday messages were as routine as what you would expect from an average admirer, some had with them messages so meaningful they could not be ignored.

Valentine is just a few days away and couples are holding their breath. On this day, the uncontrollable blushing, the tears of joy, the overwhelming smile, the depth of gratitude and the gripping affection guarantees you a special place in the heart of the person you love.

Since the Olamide/Don Jazzy drama on January 1, 2016, the entertainment industry has been rocking with a series of hilarious feuds. Another addition to the list is the separation story of Toyin Aimakhu from her husband, Niyi Johnson. Though it is no longer news that the talented Nollywood Yoruba actress and her estranged husband are officially separated as a result of infidelity on the latter’s part.