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blamingthedevil:
FG Launches CNG-Powered Buses In Abuja

Editorialtimes:
“This bakery is more than flour and ovens. It is hope baked into bread — a second chance at life for our inmates.”
— Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior (represented by Abdul Malik Jibril)

In a bid to reduce post-incarceration stigma and foster economic reintegration, the Federal Government of Nigeria has commissioned a reformed bakery project inside the Kaduna Open Custodial Centre, according to the information made available to The Bureau Newspaper.

The initiative, executed in partnership with a private sector firm and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at transforming custodial centres into hubs of rehabilitation and productivity.

A Bakery for Reform, Not Just Bread

At the commissioning event, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo—represented by Abdul Malik Jibril—emphasised that the new bakery would serve as a powerful tool in combating social prejudice against ex-inmates by equipping them with employable skills.

“The reformed bakery is designed to equip inmates with skills that will keep them away from crime and reintegrate them into society,” the Minister said.

From Cells to Skills: Empowering Inmates through Vocational Training

The Kaduna-based bakery is tailored to offer inmates nearing release:

Intensive vocational training in baking

Entrepreneurial knowledge

Production management skills

Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, noted that the facility is part of a broader rehabilitation strategy that includes agriculture, education through NOUN, and behavior modification.

“These inmates are being prepared to become contributors to society, not burdens,” he remarked. “We are building citizens, not criminals.”

Breaking the Cycle: From Incarceration to Integration

The Federal Government’s strategy goes beyond punishment. By integrating skills acquisition into the incarceration process, it hopes to:

Reduce recidivism

Empower inmates economically

Promote dignity and self-reliance

The bakery project is also expected to generate internal revenue for the correctional facility and contribute to inmate feeding programs.

Public-Private Collaboration at Work

The project is the result of a collaborative effort between the Nigeria Correctional Service and a yet-to-be-named private company under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Officials say more of such projects are being planned in other correctional centres nationwide as part of efforts to overhaul the prison system under the Tinubu-led administration.

Kaduna Facility Leading Reform

The Kaduna Open Custodial Centre is increasingly being recognised as a model of innovation and humane incarceration, having earlier introduced:

Agricultural training

NOUN study centres

Vocational labs

“This bakery is a symbol of what the Renewed Hope Agenda stands for: rehabilitation, reintegration, and national rebuilding,” Dr Tunji-Ojo added.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/fg-commissions-bakery-for-inmates-in-kaduna/

WizardOfNG:
Bro there are a few decent Igbos who consistently speak the truth. Just that they are tagged efulefu and all manners of derogatory names by a people who are in lover with their hate preacher who tell them others are the problem because every Igbo is innocent, saintly and "victimised"

Frederick Nwabufo is one and he now works as Senior Special Assistant on Public Engagement to President Tinubu. A position I am not surprised to see him in as a moderate, principled and progressive Igbo whi has always challenged Igbos to introspect rather than seek to blame others for all their woes

I have followed his career for a while since he wrote two revealing and candidly truthful articles, shown below, that made him persona non Grata to virtually all Igbos check them out yourself

Whereas these are the sort of people Igbos should listen to, if they wish to make enduring progress and be at peace with others, rather than hate preachers like Kanu who tell Igbos they are perfect and the problem is with all others .

Nwabufo wrote "The Igbo crime culture" Part 1 in 2017.

https://www.thecable.ng/igbo-crime-culture/

He then followed that up with "Igbo crime culture" part 2 in 2019.

https://saharareporters.com/2019/08/23/igbo-crime-culture-2-fredrick-nwabufo

Crystal clear, like Soludo and Igbokwe and other sane Igbos, that these are the sort of Igbos who will lead Nigeria someday and consequently rehabilitate Igbos into national prominence. Not hate-preaching Igbos like Kanu or deceptive hypocrites like Obi.

ExAngel007:
One of three brothers serving in the Nigerian Armed Forces died in a gun battle on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

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His brother, also a soldier, who goes by the X handle (@3StarGod) shared the sad news in a post on X on Wednesday.



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In 2020, the soldier revealed that he serves in the military along with his two brothers.



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https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2025/7/one-of-three-biological-brothers-serving-in-the-nigerian-army-des-in-battle-2.html

flokii:
4:OOpm WAT is still 4:00pm Nigerian time.

WAT is short for West African Time and Nigeria is in West Africa.

Quick tip... just go to google and type 'convert say 4:OOpm CET to Nigerian time' and it will show you the time of the event in our local time. Cheers!

Justiceleague1:
Same same so called lagoon state should be rejected.

iwaeda:
Igbokwe was reacting to the death of the son of APGA women's leader, Onyekere aka Fish Magnet who was abducted and murdered


https://punchng.com/igbos-behind-south-east-killings-not-herdsmen-joe-igbokwe/

tungamaje:
Forget all that. They just want to get back at us for the Ghana must go deportations in the 80s. We did them wrong by deporting them when their economy was in tatters just as ours is currently.

alphonsojaybaz:
We’re Not Criminals!” – FG Fires Back as Ghanaians Demand Mass Deportation of Nigerians in Viral Protest Video



https://eyesoflagos.com/were-not-criminals-fg-fires-back-as-ghanaians-demand-mass-deportation-of-nigerians-in-viral-protest-video/

highchief1:
anambra again,the state with the highest billionaires in the world.so this is how the billions are made.when I say I no Dey reason igbo man money people no Dey understand.

IzunnaOkafor:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/police-recover-parts-of-the-slain-anambra-nurse-in-native-doctors-shrine/amp/

LexngtonSteele:
HOW BOLA TINUBU USED THE PRINCIPLES OF 48 LAWS OF POWER TO BECOME PRESIDENT - Dr Lexington Steele

The 48 Laws of Power authored by Robert Greene is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining or defending against ultimate control. It’s the bastard love child of How To Win Friends And Influence People, The Art of War and The Game – if that child was bred to survive Coral Island, then raised by wolves, then fostered by Machiavelli.

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President Elect used many of the principles in the book on his ascension to the throne. I would have loved to dissect all 48 Laws contained in the book, but for the sake of brevity, I will choose a few :

Law 1. Never Outshine the Master

Despite the crucial role that Tinubu played in getting Buhari to Aso Rock, at no point did he attempt to upstage him. He often showed absolute loyalty, humility and respect even in the face of obvious disrespect. He always left trivial insults for the big picture.

Law 4. Always Say Less Than Necessary

For years, Dino Melaye, Bukola Saraki, Afenifere, Bode George have openly disrespected and insulted Tinubu. BAT might have been taught "Silence is the best answer for a fool" in primary school, but the man took it to extreme lengths. He NEVER responded. He only ensured political irrelevance of his foes.

Law 6. Court Attention at All Costs

For years, critics of Tinubu who were envious of his prominent role in uprooting PDP from Aso Rock, spent years mourning the loss and insulting the man. What they didn't know was that the insults made him a constant on the lips of everyone. I have very reliable sources in Aso Rock who said Tinubu intentionally made gaffes like "gazelle garagara" and "bala blu blu bala" to keep his name in the news while distracting his opponents from the big picture. It was ALL misdirection.

Law 7. Get Others to Do the Work for You, but Always Take the Credit

Tinubu through a middle man instigated Peter Obi into running for Presidency. Obi went to Atiku to beg for a chance to be running mate and was coldly rejected. Atiku told him pointblank that he didn't associate with failures. While Obi was in a sad state (said to be crying), the middle man approached him and said some big men who wanted to remain anonymous will finance his candidacy as an independent candidate. Obi never knew he was being financed by Tinubu to run against him!!! Very reliable sources close to APC and the man himself confided in me.


Law 15. Crush Your Enemy Totally

The high number of votes Obi got was intended to psychologically break Atiku. Atiku will always think of what could have been if he teamed up with Obi. This will make him lose taste to run for Presidency again. If APC which already weakened by Buhari's poor performance could still beat PDP with such a wide margin... the defeat is psychological which is at times more traumatic and longer lasting than physical defeat.

Law 16. Use Absence to Increase Respect and Honor

Tinubu intentionally refused any debates organized. By the time he appeared on Chatham House, BBC and the NESG... audiences hung on EVERY single word he uttered. This is why he had such a strong showing especially in the NESG. His absence generated a lot of interest when he finally took the stage.

Law 21. Play a Sucker to Catch a Sucker – Appear Dumber Than Your Mark

While some of his rivals were busy fantasizing how to wrestle control of Lagos State from Tinubu's hands, they forgot elections were conducted in 36 states plus the FCT. He appeared like a fool but he knew allowing a win in Lagos will even increase the validity of the election results. When EFCC was storming his polling units, when military tanks were rolling into Lagos, his critics jubilated not knowing the true purpose of those tanks were to quell any post elections violence.


29. Plan All the Way to the End

Most mortals would rest easy if they had the "advantages" BAT had. "Oh, I am the ticket holder of the ruling party, I helped the President and his Vice to power, I can sleep assured" Bola Tinubu campaigned harder than his rivals. He campaigned like he was in a relatively small party like FRESH or Accord. He NEVER left anything to chance from Primaries to Presidency. He even anticipated and prepared for petitions at tribunals post election, I wouldn't explain that further.

42. Strike the Shepherd, and the Sheep Will Scatter

At a point when it seemed the Cabal wanted to install another candidate during the APC primaries, Tinubu fearlessly struck at the heart of the Cabal. Glory favours the bold, unlike Atiku who deleted a tweet condemning Deborah Samuel's death or Peter Obi who ran away from PDP primaries before it even started.... Tinubu boldly confronted the President, Vice President, Senate President and Party Chairman. Few weeks before elections, a cash shortage and fuel scarcity were caused to negatively affect Tinubu's chance. He very boldly confronted the Presidency till there was a Supreme Court stalemate.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu's political genius should be studied in Universities. There are many reasons why he has NEVER lost an election. These are just a few.

This piece was written inspired by The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. But all the opinions contained therein are that of the author of this thread.



Dr Lexington Steele, a political analyst in the US has collaborated with thinktanks like Brookings Institute and the Chatham House

Racoon:
The 48 Laws of Power book come from Robert Greene's book The 48 Laws of Power, in which Greene culls lessons from the lives of powerful historical figures to distill a set of laws that you can follow to become powerful in your own life

This multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_48_Laws_of_Power

Mobileowowa:
We can create over 150 sustainable jobs in Ondo coastal communities through fish processing hubs—from smoking to packaging to digital branding. Let’s transform our coastline into a zone of prosperity through the Blue Economy. Here’s how:

In a time when Nigeria's unemployment and underemployment rates continue to affect millions—especially young people and women—there’s a new and practical path we must explore, especially in coastal states like Ondo.

This path is the Blue Economy—a concept that extends far beyond fishing. It covers all sustainable economic activities linked to oceans, rivers, and coastal ecosystems. That includes fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport, eco-tourism, renewable energy, and more.

But beyond these broad terms lies something tangible, local, and immediately actionable: a fish processing and packaging initiative, built around the communities of Ilaje, Mahin, Aiyetoro, and the riverine corridors of Ese-Odo.


🌊 Why Fish Processing?
Fish is not just food. For many in Ilaje and other coastal LGAs, it is culture, commerce, and daily livelihood.

But most of the fish caught today:

Spoils due to poor preservation

Is sold cheaply due to lack of processing

Is unbranded, making it unfit for modern retail or export

We can change this cycle and create hundreds of jobs with a localized fish processing and packaging hub model.

✅ Our Proposed Model
Location: Close to local fish landing sites like Awoye, Ode-Ugbo, Zion Pepe, and Aiyetoro Facilities:

Modern smoking kilns (low smoke, hygienic)

Packaging center (vacuum sealers, labels)

Cold storage units (powered by solar or gensets)

Staffing:

Fish smokers (mostly women)

Packaging line workers

Branding & logistics assistants

Local youth as supervisors and digital marketers

Branding: Products like “Ilaje Gold Smoked Fish” or “Ondo Coastal Premium” can be registered, NAFDAC-approved, and sold in markets, supermarkets, and even internationally.


👥 Community-Led, Youth-Driven
This initiative is designed to be cooperative-led, where local fishers contribute fresh catch and share profits after value is added.

Youth can be trained in:

Food hygiene & smoking techniques

Digital branding and packaging

Logistics and cold chain management

This creates a real, structured employment ladder from fisherfolk to export chain operators.

📈 From One Hub to a Network
This idea is not a white elephant. It is modular—you can start with one cluster and scale across the state.

Imagine:

One hub in Ode-Ugbo

Another in Igbokoda

A third pilot in Aiyetoro—where the community has been battling sea incursion, yet holds rich fishery heritage

Each hub trains 30–50 people. That’s 150 jobs from just 3 centers.

🏛️ What Government & Stakeholders Can Do
We call on:

The Ondo State Government to support this as part of the Blue Economy roadmap

BOI, NDDC, and Ondo State MSME agencies to offer grants/loans for youth cooperatives

Traditional institutions and diaspora groups to adopt hubs as empowerment projects

NGOs and private investors to sponsor kilns, packaging machines, or training programs

This is not politics—it’s practical, visible development.


💼 What This Means for Youth
Instead of job promises, we create:

Workstations

Brands

Daily income

Export-ready careers

From processing fish to managing Instagram shops, the opportunity for both low-skill and tech-savvy youth is huge.


📢 Our Ask
Let’s change the narrative.

We’re calling on:

[center]Policy influencers to support this initiative

Private-sector actors to co-invest in one hub

Community leaders to help identify willing fishers and smokers

Diaspora to fund a kiln or a packaging machine per village
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Let’s turn our coastline from a zone of survival into a zone of sustainable prosperity.


#BlueEconomy #IlajeRising #FishProcessing #JobCreation #MadeInOndo #OndoStateDevelopment #CoastalEmpowermen

Mobileowowa:
Unlocking Coastal Prosperity: How Nigeria’s Blue Economy Can Empower Coastal Youths

By Oluwasegun Owowa

Nigeria’s vast coastline stretches over 850 kilometers, touching nine states and supporting millions of livelihoods through fishing, marine transport, tourism, and oil and gas. Yet, despite this potential, coastal communities remain some of the most economically marginalized in the country. With the Federal Government’s renewed focus on the Blue Economy, a unique opportunity has emerged — one that, if implemented thoughtfully, can transform these communities into hubs of innovation, enterprise, and sustainable wealth.

What is the Blue Economy?

The Blue Economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystems. It includes sectors such as fisheries, maritime transport, tourism, offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, biotechnology, and marine mining.

Diagnosing the Policy Landscape

Nigeria's recent institutional move to establish the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is a major policy milestone. However, the policy framework is still evolving. Key gaps include

1. Lack of local capacity building: Most policy focus is top-down, ignoring grassroots engagement or the training of local entrepreneurs in sustainable marine practices.


2. Infrastructure deficit: Poor road access, ports, cold-chain logistics, and electricity in coastal towns limit SME productivity.


3. Regulatory overlap: Multiple agencies (NIMASA, NIWA, Ministry of Transport, State governments) operate with little coordination.


4. Neglect of traditional knowledge: Policies often ignore indigenous and community-led sustainable practices that have preserved marine ecosystems for centuries.



The Missed Opportunity: Entrepreneurs as Blue Economy Catalysts

Entrepreneurs are central to driving inclusive economic growth. In Nigeria’s coastal regions — from Ilaje in Ondo State to Bonny in Rivers — entrepreneurs run small fisheries, boat-making yards, artisanal processing, eco-tourism ventures, and logistics services. With the right support, these MSMEs can become the backbone of the blue economy.

Here’s How Policy Can Empower Them:

1. Access to Financing and Grants

Create specialized coastal enterprise funds.

Provide startup capital for fish processing, aquaculture farms, renewable marine energy pilots, etc.

2. Training and Capacity Building

Offer blue economy bootcamps through vocational institutes.

Provide digital and technical skills for youth in fishing, marine navigation, boat repairs, and tourism services.



3. Innovation Hubs and Incubators

Establish marine-tech incubators in regions like Ilaje, Escravos (Ugborodo), and Akwa Ibom, focusing on sustainable solutions.

Collaborate with institutions like NIMASA and local universities to develop indigenous solutions.



4. Coastal Infrastructure Projects

Improve jetties, cold storage, transport networks, and internet access in coastal towns to ease logistics and attract investors.



5. Community Co-operatives and Policy Inclusion

Involve traditional institutions and cooperatives in policy design.

Legally recognize and empower local entrepreneurs to operate without harassment or extortion.


Case Study: Ilaje, Ondo State

Ilaje has vast fishery reserves, unexplored tourism sites like Araromi Beach, and untapped maritime transport potential. Yet, the absence of a robust blue economy framework has limited growth.

A local entrepreneur-led blue economy model — supported by PPPs, digital platforms, and micro-finance institutions — could transform Ilaje into Nigeria’s “coastal innovation zone.” The community can drive boat taxi services, sustainable shrimp farming, maritime artisan crafts, and even seaweed-based biodegradable packaging industries.



Final Thoughts

This is more than an economic agenda — it’s a developmental justice agenda. Diagnosing the policy helps identify where the pain points are, but the real vision lies in showing how ordinary Nigerians in coastal towns can lead extraordinary transformations.

Let us ensure the blue economy policy doesn't remain a glossy document but becomes a living, breathing framework that empowers our people — from fishers to innovators — and repositions Nigeria as a marine economic giant.


About the Author
Oluwasegun Owowa is a business strategist and blue economy advocate working to unlock sustainable prosperity for coastal communities in Nigeria, particularly in the Ilaje region of Ondo State. He leads WethinkTech and SMEtoolkit Marketing Service, and partners with government and grassroots institutions to implement impactful solutions.

FreeStuffsNG:
Ipokia. It's not Ipkokia.

Ogun State is the new frontier for investment in West Africa. Dangote Group is building its deep seaport in Ogun State as well

FutureFocus:
It’s understandable for China, they don’t have oil, Saudi, USA and others are still gearing for oil production even though they are talking about electric cars, they are still fighting over oil assets, major drilling companies are still drilling the last time I checked, and china progress in electric vehicle manufacturing should not be enough reason for Nigeria not to build refineries

French -Total, British-SHELL , America - Agip and Chevron are still drilling

TimeManager:
https://businesshilights.com.ng/2025/07/28/new-100000bpd-private-refinery-gail-coming-up-in-ikpokia-ogun-state/

treesun:
https://punchng.com/street-naming-lagos-history-must-be-preserved-says-fashola/

Noneroone:
https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/ilaje-community-protests-renaming-of-road-by-bariga-lcda/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL3E65leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhyodpJJNq0sgj5vAfwoWSruG-RS5G8Z2VSzWP9ZwduV13vYQM6h3903HN-3_aem_TmW5U_gA6wushFIdOcUofg#google_vignette

lagonovo:
Maybe they are business partners otherwise the Ife Oba was just seeking attention as he does everywhere.

attackgat:
Eze Ndigbo Ghana, Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu, hosted the Ooni of Ife in his Palace in Accra, Ghana in January 2025.

otipoju:
Igbos really provoke the Yoruba this past few years with the taunting and mocking about Lagos being a "no man's land" and them Igbos being the developers of Lagos...a whole Lagos wen don dey run International trade since 16th Century before the creation of Nigeria sef.

The Yorubas are usually very very accomodating until you take their niceness for stupidity, then they can be very calculated, detailed, creative,extreme and unforgiving in their response when their patience has run out.

From what i am seeing, e be like sey dem don do meeting and entered a covenant to clip Igbo wings and rid them of any undue privileges or advantages in the west at all levels using legislations and executive fiat.

I am sure that the mindset is that, they will stop accepting what Igbos do not and will never permit in their eastern states and cities.

Well sha last last all na vanity....everything begins and ends here on earth.

Nota Bene. I be Yoruba man so I do know how we think. The "Oju orun to eiye fo" approach to peaceful coexistence should never be taken for granted or it will eventually turn to " Ila kii ga ju oni ire lo".

From what i see, the decisions have been made and its enforcement has begun from the highest levels and levers of power and it will trickle down and permeate all spheres of the social, economic and political landscape.

It is well. Ire ooo. If only we could all live in peace and harmony together, life for sweet.

LegendHero:
This is to notify the general public that the old names of the aforementioned street have been revoked.

The council wishes to inform the public that the names have been replaced with new ones.

pquaver:
Yes the yorubas are ok with it as lagos and the Portuguese are not saying lagos is no mans land and that they are 90% majority.. You can't dictate for yorubas what to change or not... Zuruike nwa igbo.. When we were warning u people of ur actions and how it will turn out u people said we are yoruba claiming igbos, now its happening u want to claim victim... The good thing is if u wail from now till tomorrow yoruba no send u they will still follow it up with others actions and i support them fully..
Next time our people will understand what integration into host community entails.

owobokiri:
While you arw at it, Remember to change Victoria Island to Remi Tinubu Wonderland ..
Wtf..

latiephwald:
Even Seun himself was drunk when he made such claims.

ryloy:
Video: Verydarkman calls out IMO state Governor for hosting only Igbo falcons players instead of the entire team


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYRgmLUoF4?si=wwLiyCmFZTEO6PIv