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        A staff on Kwara State Internal Revenue Service and four others have been arraigned before Magistrate Shade Lawal of the Kwara State Revenue court on charges of criminal conspiracy and forgery of receipts of the Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS). This was disclosed in a statement by Mr Lateef Okandeji the Director of Legal and Enforcement, Kwara State Internal Revenue Service on Friday. Mr Okandeji said that the five accused persons are staffers of both KWIRS and the Kwara state Bureau of lands. He disclosed that sometimes in August, the agency discovered that some prospective tax payers within Ilorin and its environs were being issued with fake receipts of the agency and also indicating payment of huge sums of money by the tax payers. Okandeji noted that the agency thereafter petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State command who arrested the accused persons in the course of investigation. Okandeji listed the names of the accused as Adebola Ajibare, 37

     As Nigerians celebrate 57 years of the country's independence, they have been told to uphold and strengthen the unity binding them, in order to fulfil the dream of the founding fathers. Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, gave the charge at the special Thanksgiving Service held to commemorate Nigeria's 57th Independence anniversary, at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta. He said, though, the nation has been experiencing series of challenges, ranging from insecurity, economic downturn, corruption, among others, the people still need to be united, noting that secession will be disastrous and regrettable. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, called on all and sundry to continue praying for the manifestation of the desired positive change that will help the nation reclaim its lost glory. Amosun assured the people that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government, is committed to meeting their aspir

       The Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on Friday hosted the former governor of Edo, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to a grand reception in Benin City, for his outstanding achievements while in office. Welcoming his guest to the colourful occasion that was graced by serving governors, captains of industry, and other dignitaries, Oba Ewuare II described the tenure of former governor Oshiomhole as eventful and an era that opened the way to social-economic development of the state. According to the revered monarch, “a lot of encomiums have already been showered on the former governor but we felt we needed to host him at the Palace Ground for promoting the Edo Culture and doing what past governors thought were impossible. He was committed to duty, achieved what past administrations could not achieve and showed great respect to the Benin Monarchy.” The Oba prayed for comrade Oshiomhole and presented a special gift, a bronze bust of the former gove

      Ekiti State Government has advised residents around Oke Agboona in Okemesi Ekiti to stay at least 300 metres away from the hill as the likelihood of a re-ocurrence of a natural phenomenon known as "Soil Creep" in the area was high. This was made known on Saturday by the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola who led a delegation sent by the Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose to have an on-the-spot assessment of the havoc wrecked by the creep last Thursday. The deputy governor trekked with residents who trekked to the base of the Agboona Hill. Properties worth millions of naira were swept away by the creep in the early hours of last Thursday, after three days of downpour in the ancient town of Okemesi Ekiti. Soil Creep is defined by Wikipedia as "the slow downward progression of rock and soil down a low grade slope; it can also refer to slow deformation of such materials as a result of prolonged pressure and stress". Prof. K

       PHOTOS: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo visited Akwa Ibom State as the State marks its 30-year anniversary. The Vice President also commissioned projects by the State Government.More photos below.

     The completion of the removal of the dilapidated Pedestrian Bridge at Fadeyi Bus Stop by Lagos State Government.More photos below.

                 The South Easterners have been cautioned to jettison the idea of leaving Nigeria to form Biafra. Hon. Rasheed Makinde insisted in this interview he granted us recently that the Igbos are not being marginalised. Makinde, who is from Ifako/Ijaiye Constituency 2, advised the Igbos to retrace their steps and give peace a chance. He speaks on other matters of interest in the interview. The agitations by the South Easterners have been on the rise, especially by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Federal Government is resisting them. What is your view on this? The agitation of the Easterners to break away from Nigeria is uncalled for. What is happening in Nigeria is not peculiar to a particular state, region or religion, it is all over. If you check your statistics, you would see that the South Easterners are spread all over the country. There is no state or local government that you would not find them. If they are calling for secession, I don&

       Last night,   Prince Harry   attended the opening ceremony of the   Invictus Games . Now in the third Invictus Games took place in Toronto, Canada this year – the biggest yet, involving 17 nations. Speaking to competitors in a speech on stage Prince Harry said, ‘I hope you're ready to see courage and determination that will inspire you to power through the challenges in your own life. ‘I hope you're ready to see role models in action that any parent will want their children to look up to.’ Earlier in the day, Prince Harry held bilateral meetings with   David Johnson , The Governor General of Canada, The Prime Minister of Canada   Justin Trudeau   and the First Lady of the United States   Melania Trump . Prince Harry founded the international sporting event in 2014 after a visit in to the US-based   Warrior Games . Seeing the amazing affect the competition had on wounded, injured and sick service men and women and their families, Prince Harry was inspired to expand the c

  57th National Independence Day Interdenominational Church Service held at Chapel of Christ The Light, Alausa Ikeja today.More photos below.

        IGP Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris's NPM, mni, visit to Abia State to reaffirm commitment to the unity of One Nigeria, during his visit he paid a courtesy visit to the State Governor, Mr Okezie Ikpeazu and also attended a town hall meeting of the leaders of Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba community in the state.More photo photos below.