November 2019

47 Alleged Homosexuals Arraigned, Get ₦500,000 Bail

November 28, 2019 3:51 am

The defendants were arraigned before Justice Rilwan Aikawa on one count of “engaging in amorous gay, homosexuals  relationship” contrary to Section 5(2) of the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, 2013.

The defendants include Segun Ode, 24; Afolabi David, 20; Azeez Tunde, 22; Adedokun Pelumi, 22; Smart Joel ; 25, Iyodun Ehiosun, 20; Rilwan Jamiu, 24; and Raphael Matthew ,38.

Also listed as defendants were  Chibuike Emmanuel, 23;  Prince Collins, 23; Daniel Aya, 22; Alozie Innocent, 21; Kelvin Nwachukwu, 23; Okekoya Gbemi, 33; Odika Emmanuel, 25;

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FG Urged To Eliminate VAT On Capital Market Investments

November 28, 2019 3:50 am

The federal government has been urged to eliminate value added tax on commission and fees paid by investors to stockbrokers while investing in the capital market.

Partner, Financial Service Group, Deloitte Tax Function, Mr. Taiwo Okunade, who made the call at the Sixth Triennial Delegates Conference organised by the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN) in Lagos, yesterday, said that government must ensure elimination of multiple tax audits currently discouraging investment.

According to him, government must come up with a mechanism for collaboration between the federal government and the state government to reduce multiple tax audits on tax payers.

Speaking …

Without Constitutional Backing, Card Reader Now Useless

November 28, 2019 3:49 am

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wednesday described the non-recognition of the smart card reader by the 1999 Constitution(as amended), as a great setback for the commission’s efforts to tackle poll fraud, using technology.

According to the commission, the lack of legal backing for the smart card reader has rendered the device legally impotent and has further encouraged politicians not to accord any importance to it.

This came just as the civil society Situation Room has accused the electoral body of not being firm in enforcing rules.

The civil society coalition also said INEC should take responsibility for most of …

Access Bank Offers Free Banking Services To Senior Citizens

November 28, 2019 3:49 am

Access Bank Plc has introduced ‘Evergreen account’ targeted at Nigerians aged 60 and above. It is a special account designed and packaged to provide senior citizens offering free financial and lifestyle services.

A statement quoted the bank’s Executive Director, Retail Banking, Mr. Victor Etuokwu, to have said: “Our senior citizens are very important to us especially those who are pensioners, as well as potential and existing retirees. We have designed an exceptional product to reward them for their significant contribution and accommodate their financial needs.”

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The Access Bank Evergreen …

European Tour Golfers To Compete In Shorts For First Time

November 27, 2019 4:56 pm

Male golfers will be allowed to wear shorts instead of trousers this week for the first time in a European Tour event due to high temperatures expected at an event in South Africa.

Temperatures of 37 degrees celsius (98.6 fahrenheit) are forecast for the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday during the 2020 season-opening Alfred Dunhill Championship.

Competitors will have to contend with 38 degrees celsius heat on Saturday before the temperature drops to 31 degrees for the final round on Sunday.

The tournament is being staged in northeastern South Africa at the Leopard Creek Country Club, which borders …

Pitino Returns To Panathinaikos Until Summer Of 2021

November 27, 2019 4:55 pm

Former NBA coach Rick Pitino has returned to Panathinaikos and signed a contract until the summer of 2021, the Athens club announced on Tuesday.

“I’m not making that much money,” said the 67-year-old former coach of the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks but, he added, Dimitris Giannakopoulos, the team owner “gives me respect and control and at my age it is more important than dollars”.

Pitino led Panathinaikos to the Greek league title last season before quitting because he wanted to return to the US.

He said his wife persuaded him to return to Greece.

“She told me you …

Australia Appoint 76ers Coach Brown For Tokyo Olympics

November 27, 2019 4:53 pm

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Brett Brown was appointed the new coach of Australia’s basketball team Wednesday, replacing Andrej Lemanis as they target a gold medal at next year’s Tokyo Olympics.

The 58-year-old American previously led the Boomers at the 2012 London Olympics and has an intimate knowledge of the Australian game, having coached at the Melbourne Tigers, the North Melbourne Giants and the Sydney Kings.

“When the opportunity to coach the Boomers next summer in Tokyo came up, I was reminded of my deep history with Australia and Australian basketball,” said Brown, who will assume the role after six years in …

Former Switzerland Manager Kuhn Dies At 76

November 27, 2019 4:53 pm

Koebi Kuhn, a former Switzerland international and manager, died on Tuesday in Zurich at the age of 76 after a long illness, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter told AFP.

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“I spent the last few days with him,” said Blatter. “In Switzerland, he was one of the most popular players and coaches. He always reached out to the public with great modesty.”

Midfielder Kuhn played for FC Zurich from 1960 to 1977, winning six Swiss league titles and five Swiss Cups. He also played 63 times for Switzerland.

He briefly …

Flames Coach Peters Probed Over Racial Slur Claim: NHL

November 27, 2019 4:52 pm

Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters is under investigation after being accused of using racial slurs against Nigerian-born player Akim Aliu a decade ago, the National Hockey League confirmed on Tuesday.

The NHL said in a statement Peters was being probed after Aliu said he was subjected to racist language during the 2009-2010 season while playing for American Hockey League (AHL) side Rockford IceHogs.

“The behavior that has been alleged is repugnant and unacceptable,” the NHL said in a statement. “We will have no further comment until we have had an opportunity to look into the matter more thoroughly.”

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World MotoGP Champion Marquez To Have Shoulder Surgery

November 27, 2019 4:51 pm

Marc Marquez will have shoulder surgery on Wednesday after the MotoGP world champion was second-quickest in season-ending testing at Jerez de la Frontera.

The Honda rider suffered a serious injury to his left shoulder last year and wants to prevent the current problem with his right shoulder from escalating.

“Tomorrow (Wednesday) I have a surgery to fix the problem (luxation) in the right shoulder, the same problem as last year in the left shoulder,” said Spaniard Marquez, who suffered numerous crashes on the way to a sixth top-class world title in 2019.

“As everyone knows, last winter was very tough …

Barkley Showed ‘Lack Of Professionalism’ Says Lampard

November 27, 2019 4:51 pm

Frank Lampard has accused Ross Barkley of showing a lack of professionalism after the Chelsea midfielder was pictured shirtless in a nightclub during the international break.

Barkley has been left out of Chelsea’s squad for Wednesday’s crucial Champions League Group H clash at Valencia as he continues his return from an ankle injury.

But, in his latest off-field incident, the 25-year-old was seen partying topless in Dubai recently, raising more questions about Barkley’s judgement just weeks after he was involved in a dispute with a taxi driver after spilling chips in the vehicle during a night out in Liverpool.

Lampard …

Lewandowski Makes History With Four Goals In 15 Minutes

November 27, 2019 4:50 pm

Robert Lewandowski made Champions League history with four goals in 15 minutes as managerless Bayern Munich romped to a 6-0 win at Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday.

It was the fastest four-goal haul in the competition’s history and makes Lewandowski the top scorer in Europe this season with 10 goals in five games.

He also saw a first-half strike ruled out by VAR for a handball in the build-up.

“The most important thing is that we played really well, defensively and on the attack,” Lewandowski told Sky.

“It doesn’t matter who plays, we follow the same plan.”

“I am just …

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