The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Bayelsa State Command, has refuted reports alleging that former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, was involved in the illegal detention of 15 of her former domestic staff at the Okaka Custodial Centre. The command described the claims as false and an attempt to tarnish the image of the Service. The allegations, which surfaced recently, stated that the domestic workers had been in custody since 2019 over the alleged theft of valuables including seven gold bangles, jewellery, five Samsung air conditioners, two sets of upholstery chairs, and six Samsung flat-screen televisions reportedly valued at N200 million. They were also said to be facing 18 counts related to conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit felony, and burglary. In a statement released on Sunday, April 6, Isari Gbosi Tombara, spokesperson of the custodial centre, dismissed the allegations as unfounded and being spread to tarnish the good image of the Service. Tombara also addressed rumours of a closed-door meeting between the former first lady and senior officers of the NCoS in Bayelsa, asserting that no such meeting took place. The inmates have also been treated fairly and humanely while in custody, the statement said. Their fundamental human rights have been respected. Tombara confirmed that the detainees had appeared in court on March 10 and 11, and again on April 3, 2025, with the case adjourned to April 17, 2025. He stressed that all individuals held at the custodial centre were committed there legally. No one can be admitted into any custodial centre in Nigeria without a valid warrant from a competent court of jurisdiction. On this note, they are not in our custody illegally as they were all accompanied with valid remand warrants from the court, he said. The command also reassured the public that the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okaka remains one of the most peaceful in the country. Hence, they should discountenance the said reports as they are intended to cause chaos where none exists. The NCoS further reiterated its commitment under the leadership of Acting Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, to uphold the safe and humane custody of all lawfully detained persons, as well as ensure their effective reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society.The post NCoS denies illegal detention of Patience Jonathans ex-aides appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

President Bola Tinubu has been praised for entrusting Atiku Bagudu with the responsibility of coordinating Nigeria’s economic planning as Minister of Budget and Economic Planning. 

In 2023, Tinubu appointed Bagudu to the crucial ministry after he completed his second term as Governor of Kebbi State.

According to the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER), the President’s decision to appoint Bagudu has been a masterstroke that has injected coherence, strategic depth, and clear policy direction into Nigeria’s development trajectory.

Dr Tola Gold Anthony, the Executive Director of CALSER, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

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He commended Tinubu for believing in Bagudu’s capabilities, noting that the minister’s appointment was a deliberate and impactful move for the current administration.

“We believe that President Tinubu demonstrated exceptional foresight by appointing Atiku Bagudu as Minister of Budget and Economic Planning. His coordination has strengthened Nigeria’s planning institutions and set the tone for long-term prosperity. This is not just about responding to economic problems—it’s about building a viable future,” the statement partly reads.

The Centre noted that since Bagudu assumed office, the country has witnessed greater synergy between national priorities and fiscal frameworks.

“Nigeria is now seeing the kind of planning culture that drives economic transformation. Bagudu has restored discipline in budgeting, introduced forward-looking frameworks, and aligned Nigeria’s planning process with both regional aspirations and global best practices. This level of coordination was long overdue,” Anthony said.

CALSER highlighted how Bagudu’s leadership is shifting the economy toward inclusive growth through evidence-based policies and results-driven strategies.

“Under his watch, there’s been a renewed focus on national development plans that actually reflect the needs of Nigerians. From capital allocation to monitoring frameworks, Bagudu’s work is improving how government delivers. He’s a quiet reformer, but the results speak volumes,” he noted.

The statement also praised the minister’s ability to build a strong economic foundation that supports President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

“We are beginning to see the early fruits of a government that is not just managing crises but laying down tracks for sustainable development. Bagudu understands the gravity of his office and has approached economic planning with seriousness, competence, and patriotic urgency,” Anthony affirmed.

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CALSER concluded by urging citizens to appreciate the structural progress being made under Bagudu’s coordination.

“When people look back at this administration in years to come, they will remember it as the era when planning returned to the heart of governance. Vision 2050 requires thoughtful leadership and institutional strength—qualities Bagudu continues to exemplify. President Tinubu got it right,” he stated.

A Nigerian lady, Ngozi, has advised women to end their relationship if s3x is the only thing they have gotten from their men. Check from the last 6months, if the only thing you have gotten from your man is S3X. He is a liability. End that relationship ozugbo, she wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.    The post If the only thing you have gotten from your man in the last 6 months is s3x, he is a liability. End that relationship – Nigerian lady advises women appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.