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- Members of the APC in Delta and Edo in diaspora have thrown their weight behind Senator Ovie Omo-Agege in his Senate deputy presidency bid - The party members said militancy in south south will be a thing of the past if Omo-Agege occupies the position in the 9th National Assembly - According to them, Omo-Agege will ensure that their activities is brought to the barest minimal Members of the All Progressive Congress in Delta and Edo in diaspora have endorsed Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for the position of the deputy Senate president in the 9th National Assembly. The Nation reports that they have also appealed to the leadership of the party to endorse Omo-Agege as consensus candidate for the position. This is contained in a statement by the Delta, Edo states coordinators, APC in diaspora, Princely Ovakpo representing Urhobo, Anioma, ljaws, others and Nosa Obaobowha, representing the Binis, Ishan, Akoko-Edo, Ugbogi and others. READ ALSO: We are optimistic of Atiku, Mohammed’s victory

- Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade has shared tips on what preserves a marriage - In an interview, the actress stated that its best for each partner to know themselves well before walking down the aisle - She added that couple should refrain from putting everything on social media Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade has shared interesting tips on what keeps a good marriage going. In a recent interview, the happily married woman and mother of four stated that two individuals planning to come together should know themselves and respect each other. While speaking about marriage, she added that couples should refrain from posting everything about their relationship on social media. Jalade who has been with her husband, Captain Ekeinde for 23 years stated that it is important that couples know God and make Him the foundation of their relationship. Only a handful of celebrity marriages have lasted especially in the ere of social media. Every now and then there is news that a once happy c

- Atiku Abubakar has commended the appointment of Nigerian as member of the Parliament in Alberta, Canada - Atiku said an upward mobility and local and international successes, of the type displayed by Kaycee Madu's appointment - According to Atiku, such feat is in his plan - the Atiku Plan - for all Nigerians The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the just concluded election has commended the appointment of Kaycee Madu as the first Nigerian elected member of the Parliament in Alberta, Canada. Atiku Abubakar said upward mobility and local and international successes, of the type displayed by Madu who was appointed minister of municipal affairs in Alberta go a long way in changing the international narrative of Nigeria. In a statement released on Thursday, May 2, Atiku said seeing Nigerians prosper in Nigeria, and around the world, has always been the cornerstone of his vision. READ ALSO: N30,000 minimum wage: It is too early for you to start reneging

- JAMB may cancel about 50% of the 2019 UTME results in some states of the federation - This, according to a JAMB official, is due to widespread examination malpractices, some of which were discovered through CCTV camera - JAMB's spokesperson who also confirmed the widespread malpractice said the board will release the results after all the issues have been carefully reviewed There are strong indications that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) may cancel as much as half of the results of its 2019 university admissions exams in some states of the federation. According to Premium Times, a senior official of the examination board who spoke in anonymity expressed disgust at the massive malpractice recorded during the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that held between April 11 and 18. The source said though all parts of the country witnessed malpractice, the situation was worse in some areas. READ ALSO: We are optimistic of Atiku, Mohammed’s

- The Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'a Wa'ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) has issued a strong warning to kidnappers across the countries - The religious group also that if the kidnappers do not desist from their ways, they would be destroyed by God - JIBWIS said they would engage the kidnappers in a spiritual warfare through prayers and fasting sessions The Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) has strictly warned kidnappers across the country to desist from their evil ways. According to Daily Trust, the group said if the kidnappers refused to repent it would start organising special prayers and fasting sessions until they are destroyed by God. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda JIBWIS warned the group on Thursday, May 2, at the openinng ceremony of Juma'at mosque located on Zinariya Hill in Jos through its national chairman of Ulama’u Council, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir. Jingir said: "Kidnapping is proh