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Olukoyede seeks return of Nigeria’s stolen assets, hands over proceeds to U.S.

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has appealed for the repatriation of proceeds of crimes belonging to Nigeria, held by some countries of the world.

Olukoyede appealed on Friday in Abuja during the handover of recovered proceeds of crime to the embassies of Spain, Switzerland and the United States of America on behalf of the victims.

According to him, the handover of the items to the victims is in line with the commitment of the Federal Government to international cooperation and synergy.

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The EFCC boss said it was also to prove to the world that Nigeria was not a haven for financial crimes.

We are doing this to demonstrate to the countries involved that it is within the confines of an international treaty, legal process and convention.

Once properties or assets are recovered on behalf of a country, it is important to expedite action for restitution.

We are demonstrating this to the world, and we expect that the rest of the world will also reciprocate the same gesture towards Nigeria.

We are using this opportunity to appeal to those countries that are holding the proceeds of crimes, recovered on behalf of Nigeria not to continue to sit on those assets, he said.

Olukoyede said the assets were properties of Nigeria, adding that, within the purview of the law, a recipient of proceeds of crime that sit over it is an accessory to the crime.

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The EFCC boss said it was important to note that once the proceeds of crime were recovered, the most responsible thing to do was to restitute the victims.

Representatives of the embassies who received the items on behalf of the victims commended the EFCC for the gesture.

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The Acting Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, Maria Velasco, said the handover of the recovered assets was a demonstration of the long-standing collaboration between Nigeria and Spain.

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Man says he stands with Asake as he reveals what he would do if his abusive and absent father tries to return to his life

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A man whose father was abusive and absent has shared the extent to which his father abused his mother. He shared his story while reacting to a video of Asake’s father begging for help while claiming he has been abandoned by his popular son. The X user said he stands with Asake and shared his own story, narrating how his father scalded his mother with hot soup because he had a side chic. He said his father abandoned them afterwards and he would get violent if his father tries to rear his “ugly head” now. Screenshot 20250315 151458 X 1742052588Screenshot 20250315 151514 X 1742052603The post Man says he stands with Asake as he reveals what he would do if his abusive and absent father tries to return to his life appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.


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From Lagos to Potomac: How Nigerian women are shaping the Real Housewives franchise

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The Real Housewives franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, offering a front-row seat into the lives of powerful women balancing business, family, friendships and everything else in-between.

The franchise first became a global sensation in the U.S., and its influence extended to Africa, where Nigerian women are making waves both locally and internationally.

Across the Atlantic, The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP)’s Dr. Wendy Osefo has brought Nigerian representation, balancing her reality TV presence with a career as a professor, political commentator, and author. Born in Nigeria and raised in the U.S., Wendy has remained vocal about her heritage, often incorporating her cultural identity into conversations on the show.

Halfway through its third season, The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) continues to deliver everything viewers signed up for, lavish lifestyles, power moves, and shifting friendships.

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With RHOLagos setting new standards for African reality TV and Wendy Osefo expanding Nigerian visibility on an international stage, the franchise continues to evolve while keeping its signature mix of glamour and real-life drama.

As the season unfolds, RHOLagos has kept audiences engaged with shifting alliances, business triumphs, and high-stakes confrontations. The Lagos cast: Adeola “Diiadem” Adeyemi, Carolyna Hutchings, Dabota Lawson, Laura Ikeji, Mariam Timmer, and Sophia Momodu are making it clear that beyond the designer outfits and exclusive events, real-life relationships and ambitions are at the heart of the show. Meanwhile, RHOP’s Wendy Osefo remains a standout personality in the franchise, balancing academia, media, and personal life all while embracing her Nigerian roots.

With reality TV becoming a key part of entertainment culture, Showmax is making it more accessible this March with the Shikini Deal, offering a limited-time-only deal on its General Entertainment plans from as low as N1,000. For those looking to catch up on RHOLagos or explore other must-watch shows, this presents a timely opportunity to do so at a lower cost.

As RHOLagos Season 3 heads toward its finale and fans in Africa catch up on Season 9 of RHOP courtesy Showmax, one thing is clear—Nigerian women are shaping conversations in reality TV, both at home and on the global stage. And with Showmax leading the charge in showcasing these stories, fans have a front-row seat to all the drama, success, and sisterhood that make the Real Housewives universe so compelling.

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Drop coalition talks; come and join SDP – El-Rufai tells Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has asked opposition leaders and aggrieved stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to drop the idea of a possible future coalition and join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) instead.

El-Rufai, a former Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, specifically called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential flag-bearer in 2023, Peter Obi, and former ministers Rotimi Amaechi and Rauf Aregbesola to join forces with him in the SDP.

He made the appeal in a recent interview with BBC Hausa, in which he pleaded with politicians to join the SDP to defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

This follows his resignation from the APC on Monday, March 10, 2025, citing a misalignment of values with the ruling party.

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“My wishes and prayers are for Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf, and all opposition leaders to come and join SDP, not to do a merger or to register a new political party.

“What pains me is that the government we supported and had confidence in would do well because we saw what Tinubu did in Lagos despite his challenges.

“We all know about his issues in Chicago, but we thought if he could replicate his work in Lagos for Nigeria, let’s support him. However, he failed,” he said.

The former Kaduna Governor affirmed that his presidential ambition in 2027 would depend on the party and the people’s will.

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“It is not for me to decide; it is the party and the people that will decide. Even when I was contesting for governor, it was people that met and convinced (Muhammadu) Buhari, and he called me and asked me to contest,” he added.


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