Day: January 14, 2022

Meet Janny Sikazwe, Referee who ‘Blew’ Final Whistle Twice Too Early at AFCON 2021

Aoko Benjamin

Janny Sikazwe was destined to make a name for himself. According to Felix Tangawarima, FIFA referee instructor, Sikaswe has the “ability” to be the second African referee to officiate the FIFA World Cup final. And having handled the 2016 FIFA World Club final between Real Madrid and Kashima Antlers, he was on track to get global recognition. On Wednesday, Sikazwe earned that universal attention in the most bizarre way. The clip of his dramatic performance while handling the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash between Mali and Tunisia has been…

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JUST IN: UK Govt Apologises to Queen For Parties on Eve of Prince Funeral

ADESUPO OSOSANYA

The United Kingdom government on Friday apologised to Queen Elizabeth II, after revelations that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s staff broke coronavirus restrictions by partying on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral. “It is deeply regrettable that this took place at a time of national mourning and Number 10 (Downing Street) has apologised to the palace,” Johnson’s official spokesman told reporters. The message to the 95-year-old head of state is understood to have been sent through official channels by telephone, and not personally sent by Johnson, who is under growing pressure…

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Oil Price Surges Pass $85pb, Worsens Nigeria’s Fuel Landing Cost Hike

Efe Wellington

The international oil benchmark, Brent crude, climbed above $85 per barrel on Thirsday, surging the landing cost for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that Nigeria, Africa’s biggest crude oil exporter ironically doubles as the biggest importer of refined products due to inefficient refineries. Thr high oil price was caused by tight supply and easing concerns about the potential impact of Omicron coronavirus variant on demand. Brent, against which Nigeria’s crude oil is priced, rose by $1.42 to $85.14 per barrel as of 7.00pm Nigerian time on…

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We Are Not Kabiyesi Again, Elevated Ibadan Obas Accept Reversal to Chiefs

Gbenga Adeoti

Members of the Olubadan-in-Council elevated to Obas will no more be addressed as Kabiyesi, an appelation signifying authorities used to address the kings in Southwest Nigeria, as they have agreed to drop their crowns and revert to High Chief status. Platforms Africa reports that this decision was taken at the meeting held at the Oja’ba Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland on Thursday. The meeting was attended by six of the members of the Olubadan-in-Council, namely High Chiefs Owolabi Olakulehin (Balogun of Ibadanland), Tajudeen Ajibola (Otun Balogun), Lateef Adebimpe (Osi-Balogun),…

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NLNG To Crash Cooking Gas Price, Allots 100% Output Supply For Nigeria

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Board of Directors of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has approved the supply of 100% of the company’s LPG production (Propane & Butane) to the Nigerian market. Consequently, NLNG will prioritize the domestic market for 100% of its Butane production, otherwise known as cooking gas. Platforms Africa reports that this will crash the price of cooking gas, which skyrocketed by ocer 100 per cent at the last quarter of 2021. The milestone, a statement from the gas giant read, is coming just three months after the Company supplied its first…

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Fake Army General Who Forged Buhari’s Signature as COAS Nominee Busted

Aliyu Aliyu

The N270m deal that exposed ‘General’ Bolarinwa Oluwasegun, the alleged frausdter, EFCC reveals Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC, have arrested one Bolarinwa Oluwasegun, a fake Army General, for an alleged N270 million fraud. Platforms Africa reports that the EFCC made this know in a statement posted on its website. The suspect, who posed as a General in the Nigerian Army, allegedly made false representations to the complainant, Kodef Clearing Resources, that the President, Muhammadu Buhari, had shortlisted him and one other to be appointed as the…

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