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Governor Yahaya Bello has stated in his Independence Day speech that he must keep justice, equity and merit as the moral compass for Kogi government. Bello who noted that even his traducers have accused me of ethnicism or tribalism, noted that, he will continue to ensure that the standard of living of Kogites improve. READ FULL SPEECH BELOW My dear people of Kogi State, I give all the praise to the Almighty God for another Independence Anniversary – the 57th for our dear Nation Nigeria. Everyone who has access to international news media knows of nations which have been confronted…

The Oluwo of Iwo Land, Osun state, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I has called on indigenes in Diaspora to come home and contribute their quota to the development of the town as he marks his second anniversary on throne and 50th birthday 7th of October 2017. Oba Akanbi in a statement released by the palace, disclosed that eminent Nigerians are expected at the twin event. He said: “As a responsible father I am thirsty of development. There are two Iwos: the old Iwo and the new Iwo. “The new Iwo is the best because we have migrated from obscurity…

Six Egyptian suspected homosexuals, arrested for “promoting sexual deviancy” and “debauchery” on social media will be subjected to anal examinations ahead of their Oct. 1 trial, Amnesty International said on Saturday. Their arrest is part of a wider crackdown against homosexuality that started last week when a group of people was seen raising a rainbow flag at a concert, a rare public show of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in the conservative Muslim country. At least 11 people have since been arrested, Amnesty said, and one man has been sentenced to six years in jail after local…

The Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) has deployed over 700 graduates as Community Tax Liaison Officers(CTLOs) to nine states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The CTLOs have been handed the responsibility of creating awareness about the VAIDS scheme and taxation in general. A statement by the VAIDS office revealed that the CTLOs, posted to their various states of origin, will carry out the assignment in said in Lagos, Ogun, Enugu, Edo, Cross River, Delta, Oyo, Kaduna and Nassarawa states as well as the Federal Capital Territory. The CTLOs were deployed after undergoing an intensive…

Executive Chairman of the Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr. Ayodele Zubair, has described the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) as the last chance for tax offenders to redeem themselves. Speaking yesterday on the sidelines of the International Conference of African Tax Administrations Forum (ATAF) holding in in Abuja, Zubair said the scheme could not have been introduced at a better time. “VAIDS is a very good initiative undertaken by the present administration and headed by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun. The whole idea is to bring a lot of Nigerians into the tax net and,…

A stunning strike from Kevin de Bruyne sealed a 1-0 victory for Manchester City over champions Chelsea. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated possession throughout the game at Stamford Bridge but it took a powerful effort from De Bruyne in the 67th minute to see the visitors take all three points. Chelsea offered little in terms of a reply, with in-form striker Alvaro Morata substituted with an injury during the first half, and remain in fourth with 12 points. Man City head back to the top of the Premier League table on goal difference after the win, just ahead of local rivals…

Manchester United won their seventh straight match in all competitions by easing past Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Marouane Fellaini scored twice as Manchester United cruised to a 4-0 victory over rock-bottom Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Old Trafford. Juan Mata, one of Jose Mourinho’s five changes from Wednesday’s win over CSKA Moscow, struck early on, netting his first Premier League goal since February on his 200th appearance in the competition. And two close-range finishes from the in-form Fellaini either side of half-time took his season tally to four before Romelu Lukaku sealed a comprehensive victory late on…

China’s Football Association has slapped an eight-game touchline ban on Shanghai SIPG coach Andre Villas-Boas for lobbing an “insult” at a referee, effectively ending his Super League season. The association said on its website that Villas-Boas was fined 40,000 yuan ($6,000) as well as barred from the touchline for four Chinese Super League games and four other “official games” hosted by the FA. The ban comes as Shanghai SIPG are four points behind league leaders Guangzhou Evergrande with just four games to go in the championship. Read Also Nnamdi Kanu not in our custody, says Military The FA said the…

Harry Kane continued his fine form by scoring twice as Tottenham beat Huddersfield 4-0 in the Premier League at the John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday. Two trademark strikes gave Kane his 10th and 11th goals of the season in the first half, coming either side of Ben Davies’ cool finish after a superb Spurs team move. Substitute Moussa Sissoko rounded off the win in stoppage time, bundling the ball home via the boot of Christopher Schindler. The result continues Spurs’ fine away form this season having won every game, while Huddersfield are without a win in five Premier League matches.…

If Catalunya were to break free of Spain then the Camp Nou giants, along with Espanyol and Girona, would have to explore options away from La Liga. Barcelona could look at joining the Premier League, Ligue 1 or Serie A if Catalan independence is secured, according to the region’s sports minister. A controversial referendum is due to be staged on Sunday , with Catalunya seeking to become recognised as a nation in its own right, The Spanish government has deemed the process illegal, with ballot boxes being seized and prime minister Mariano declaring that the vote “won’t happen”. Catalan natives…