Adeleke Family, Including Davido, Don’t Need Govt Patronage To Thrive – Gov Adeleke Media Aide

March 31, 2024

Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has made it clear to the opposition in the State that Adeleke family members are so financial blessed that they don’t need any government patronage in the form of contract to survive and thrive.
Reacting to allegations being bandied by members of the opposition in the State, when he featured on Diamond FM programme (Enun Onikan), Rasheed said: “if only those agents of fake news know how much God has materially blessed the Adeleke family, they will not dare level such evil, baseless allegations.
“Let me point out that no member of the Adeleke family is a contractor with the Osun State Government. Neither our revered leader, Dr. Deji Adeleke nor the global music icon, David Adeleke (Davido), is involved in the Osun contract. It is a lie from the pit of hell to say Pacific Holding is involved in the borehole project in Osun.
“The companies handling major projects in Osun have been published and nowhere is any Adeleke owned company listed as a contractor.”
He said that the opposition is envious of Governor Adeleke’s superlative performances in all sectors of the socio economy of the state.
“The opposition APC and their operatives are simply overwhelmed by the superlative performance of Mr Governor, hence their resorting to bare faced lies and untruths.
“As of today in Osun, Mr. Governor is delivering on physical and stomach infrastructure.
“Food distribution has commenced statewide. Infrastructure projects are ongoing statewide. Like the CEO of the News Agency of Nigeria recently put it, Osun is a huge construction site.
“Complete renovation of several schools, primary healthcare centres and construction of flyover bridges as well as road dualisation are ongoing. Despite the high cost of construction materials, the administration innovates to construct without disruption.
“Mr. Governor at the same time is continuing the payment of half salary and pension debt inherited from the previous government. “The administration is paying salary as at when due while wage award is going on at the same time.
“The opposition is dazed with this speedy delivery by Mr Governor, hence recent rantings and tantrums.
“But the good thing is that Osun is a very enlightened society. Our people know that the current government is doing its best, delivering where the previous government failed. Our people know lies from the truth.
“Members of the public also have their own approval rating of Mr. Governor.
“We all know no government in the world can have a 100 percent approval rating. People claimed Mr Governor’s approval rating is 90 percent but our review is around 80 percent.
“The 20 percent is an area Mr Governor is working to attain.”

Group Greets Tinubu At 72, Hails His Fearless “War” On Economy, Others

Greenbarge Reporters

March 30, 2024

A group known as “108 APC Non-Serving Senators Council” has sent a birthday felicitation to President Bola Tinubu who clocked 72 years yesterday, March 29.
The group, led by its convener and protem Chairman, Senator Basheer Lado, commended the President for consistently demonstrating the ability to confront the nation’s challenges head-on “and inspiring us to follow your lead.
“As the Jagaban warrior, you have fearlessly led our country on the economic war, charting a path towards prosperity and growth.

“Under your leadership, Nigeria’s stance on the global stage is undergoing a profound strengthening.”
The group assured President Tinubu that its members would continue to stand united in their commitment to support him in his endeavours.
“Together we will continue to work tirelessly to advance the interests of our party and the Nigerian people.
“On behalf of the 108 APC Non-Serving Senators Council, we extend our heartfelt birthday wishes to our esteemed President, leader and Colleague, Distinguished Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“Happy Birthday, Mr President! May the Almighty Allah continue to keep you in His Guidance.”

We Killed Kidnappers Of Kuriga Schoolchildren Before Rescuing Them, Military Clarifies

Greenbarge Reporters

March 30, 2024

The Defence Headquarters has said that the kidnappers of 137 schoolchildren from a government-owned school in Kuriga Chikun local government of Kaduna State, were killed during operation for their rescue.
A statement from the military said that the 137 schoolchildren were rescued in Zamfara State on March 24 after a “fierce battle” between the terrorists and the military in collaboration with civilian joint task force elements.
“Accordingly, in the early hours of 24 March 2024, the military, working with local authorities and government agencies across the country, in a coordinated search and rescue operation rescued the hostages.”
The Defence Headquarters statement, signed by its spokesperson, General Edward Buba, said however that there was no arrests made during the operation.
He said: “several (of the terrorists) were killed in military action, and no arrest was made.”

King Charles III Of England Has 2 Years To Live; His Funeral Being Planned

Greenbarge Reporters

March 30, 2024

King Charles III, who ascended to the throne
on May 6, 2023, after the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, has been programmed to die in two years time.
Already, the palace is reported to have laid out his funeral arrangements.
With Prince Charles’ cancer getting worse, royal insiders hinted that his final resting plans are of timely priority.
The plans is dubbed “Operation Menai Bridge,” and is named after the world’s first iron suspension bridge in Anglesey, Wales.
“It’s a fairly common thing to do among the British royalty, but in Charles’ case, expediency is necessary,” says the source, who added that “some courtiers believe Charles’ cancer is worse than they’re making it out to be.”
“Operation Menai Bridge” is set to include familiar protocols. When the monarch dies, Charles’ body will be moved from the throne room at Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall. He will lie in state, and his official funeral will take place nine days later. He will likely be buried in the royal vault at Windsor Castle.”
The update comes shortly after a separate high ranking royal insider said that Charles is not only battling pancreatic cancer – a timely update given that he did not share what kind of cancer he was diagnosed with – but has a mere two years to live.
“King Charles is much sicker than the palace lets on and simply isn’t up to the job of running his fractious family, the crown’s business interests and fulfilling the daily duties of the monarchy,” member of the royal inner circle revealed.
“His cancer is eating him alive. He’s very frail. The situation is desperate.”
Even Queen Camilla is said to be frustrated by Charles’ declining health and weakened status.
“Behind the scenes, Camilla is disgusted by the king’s apparent weakness and is providing him little comfort as he battles his fatal cancer,” a palace courtier told In Touch in early March.”
Buckingham Palace announced in February that King Charles III had been diagnosed with cancer. The form of cancer was not disclosed and there were speculations it was prostate cancer because the condition was identified during an operation that treated the British monarch’s benign prostate enlargement. However, a palace spokesperson clarified that Charles does not have prostate cancer.
The high-ranking royal insider who spoke, claimed that Charles is battling pancreatic cancer and has been given a short time to live.

Man Who Had No Enemies, Yusuf Jabemi, Dies, Aged 86

Greenbarge Reporters

March 30, 2024

A veteran educationist, and administrator, Alhaji Yusuf Jabemi, who confessed that he had no enemies in life, is dead. He died last night, March 29, in Abuja, after a protracted illness, at the age of over 86.
Late Yusuf Jabemi, who started as a school teacher at the age of 23 in 1953, once told our Editor-in-chief, Yusuf Ozi Usman: “I don’t have enemies. I don’t compete with anybody but with myself….at my old age, I have no worries. I thank God; He has blessed me in many ways.”
Born on December 31, 1938, Yusuf Jabemi served as headmaster of Obangede primary school in Okene local government of the old Kwara State (now Kogi State) and after his grade II Teacher’s Certificate at Katsina Teachers College, he taught in Darazo Boarding School in Bauchi State as Headmaster up to 1962.
He left education line in 1969 to work, at various times, with Northern Marketing Board, Zugema Nigeria Limited, Leventis, Midland Supplies Limited, Kwara State Investment Company and finally joined the services of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), where he served, variously as Supervisory Counselor for workers and Housing in Kuje Area Council, Acting Chairman of Kuje Area Council and was later in charge of the Chieftaincy Affairs of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the then FCT Minister, Jeremiah Usaini.
One of his sons, Abdulkarim, said that his funeral would be conducted today, March 30, at National Mosque in Abuja while his remains would be committed to mother earth at Gudu cemetery immediately after.
We at Greenbarge Reporters online newspaper, pray for peaceful rest of the deceased.

NIN-SIM Linkage: NCC Orders Telecom Operators To Bar Non-Compliant Subscribers

Editorial staff

March 29, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed that it would not be reviewing its deadline to bar owners of more than four SIM cards whose SIM registration data failed to match their National Identity Number (NIN) data.

A source in the Commission said that the Commission’s position is based on its determination to clean the country’s SIM ownership database and ensure that criminals are not allowed to have multiple unlinked SIMs to carry out their nefarious activities.

“We are not standing back on our decision. March 29th is sacrosanct. Our resolve is hinged on the need to close in on the chaos of untoward ownership of multiple SIM cards with unverified NIN details. We have instances where a single individual has over 10,000 lines linked to his NIN.

“In some cases, we have seen a single person with 1,000 lines, some 3,000 plus lines. What are they doing with these lines?

“From our interim findings, the owners of these lines did not purchase them for decent purposes or to undertake legitimate activities.

“We have given them enough time to make the decision of which of their lines they want to keep, and discard the others. They did not. All lines in this category with unverified NINs will be barred. They will be then expected to go to their operators and decide which of the lines they want to keep, as well as submit correct NIN details.

“Some people would say they want to use it for car trackers, or for IoTs, but provision has been made for these services already. They are not under the ‘Max-4 Rule.’

“Across the world, no country allows you to have 1,000 SIM cards to make calls or texts.”

The Max-4 Rule announced by the Federal Government in April 2021 provides that telecom subscribers cannot have more than four lines per mobile network operator.

The NCC has also provided Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) an extension till July 31st 2024 within which they are expected to verify all NINs submitted by subscribers with four (4) or less SIMs, as well as bar those whose NIN fail verification with NIMC.

An authoritative source in the Commission, who is familiar with the matter, said that the Commission’s management arrived at the decision at a crucial meeting it held today to review requests from the major Mobile Network Operators requesting for extension for the verification of NINs submitted.

The source said that the Commission is mulling the idea to approve an online application solution for MNOs where their subscribers whose NIN verification failed due to biometric mismatch can update their records on the app, while existing subscribers can register additional lines.

Peter Obi Is Bigger Than Labour Party, Will Contest Again In 2027 – Kenneth

Greenbarge Reporters

March 29, 2024

Spokesperson of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, in the 2023 Presidential election, Kenneth Okonkwo has said the crisis rocking the party would not affect Peter Obi who he said will run for the presidency again in 2027.
According to him, politics is about the candidate and not the political party.
Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Okonkwo said that Peter Obi represents “a new Nigeria” regardless of any political platform he is contesting on.
“2027 is about Peter Obi, not about Labour Party. “Anybody who is bringing Peter Obi on the table, is bringing the new Nigeria, a new third force, absolute victory.
“When you come to elections, you talk about candidates, not political parties. Peter Obi electrified Labour Party. “He has no business to lose sleep over whatever is happening in any political party. How many months did he join Labour Party? And he made what he made. “People are loyal to his person. The new Nigeria is loyal to his people.”

If We Desire Nigeria To Progress, We Must Pray For Tinubu – Ex President Buhari

Greenbarge Reporters

March 29, 2024

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerians to embark on praying for the sucess of the administration of President Bola Tinubu which he said would translate to the progress of the country.
Buhari said: “praying for a leader is imperative as his success and well-being are for the nation (everyone).
“The accomplishments of the new administration (of President Bola Tinubu) must be seen as national achievements.”
The former President, who spoke with President Tinubu on phone today, March 29, according to his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, in a statement, “prayed profusely for Tinubu’s success.”
Buhari seized the opportunity of the phone conversation to passed on his best wishes for Tinubu’s happy 72nd birthday which he marked today, March 29.
“In the course of the conversation, the former President said he was fully committed to the success of the APC administration under President Tinubu.”

CBN Pegs A Minimum Capital Base Of N500 Billion For Banks

Editorial staff

March 29, 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced revised minimum capital requirements for banks, mandating commercial banks with international authorization to maintain a minimum capital base of ₦500 billion.

This directive, outlined in a circular signed by Haruna Mustafa, Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, applies to commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks, with a transition period of 24 months starting April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2026.

Confirming the directive, CBN spokesperson Hakama Sidi Ali emphasized that commercial banks with national authorization must now hold a minimum capital base of ₦200 billion, while those with regional authorization require ₦50 billion.

Merchant banks are mandated to maintain ₦50 billion, and non-interest banks, ₦20 billion for national authorization and ₦10 billion for regional authorization.

The announcement follows recent remarks by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso urging banks to expedite capital base recapitalization efforts to fortify the financial system.

Cardoso had previously stated that commercial banks would be directed to increase capital to support the $1 trillion economic vision of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The last capital increase for banks occurred in 2005 during Charles Soludo’s tenure as CBN Governor, raising the capital base from ₦2 billion to ₦25 billion. To assist banks in meeting the new requirements, the CBN has suggested various strategies including equity injections, mergers, and acquisitions.

Banks must submit implementation plans by April 30, 2024, outlining their chosen methods and timelines. The CBN will monitor compliance and expects all new banking license applications to adhere to the revised capital requirements, effective April 1, 2024. Pending license applications must also fulfill the new capital demands by March 31, 2026, to proceed.

Delta Monarch Declared Wanted Surrenders

Editorial staff

March 29, 2024

Clement Ikolo, the King of Ewu Kingdom in Delta State, who was among the 17 people declared wanted by the Nigerian Military yesterday, has voluntarily surrendered himself to the Delta State Police Command.

According to the Delta State Police Command spokesperson who confirmed his custody, Bright Edafe, Ikolo arrived at the state police command headquarters on Thursday evening, promptly presenting himself to Police Commissioner Olufemi Abaniwonda at precisely 6:41 pm.

In an interaction with the media before his surrender, the monarch resolutely maintained his innocence regarding the matter.

Earlier on the same day, the Defence Headquarters had issued a list of individuals wanted for their alleged involvement in the tragic loss of military personnel.

Alongside Ikolo, the wanted individuals included Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (also known as Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi.

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