James Ibori

February 4, 2017

UPDATED: James Ibori leaves DSS office

Former governor of Delta state, James Ibori has been picked by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) immediately after his arrival into Nigeria on Saturday, TheCable reports. Ibori had returned after serving a jail term for fraud in the UK. According to the news platform, he was picked up by DSS operatives and... Read More

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February 4, 2017

UPDATED: James Ibori arrives Nigeria

Former Delta State governor, James Ibori has arrived Nigeria. It was gathered that Ibori arrived Abuja on Saturday morning. Ibori reportedly arrived through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 5:30am. It was learnt that the governor arrived with a British Airways Boeing 777 aircraft with registration G-VIID. He had been released from prison... Read More

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February 3, 2017

BREAKING: Ibori appears before UK Court for confiscation trial

Former Governor of Delta state, James Ibori is currently appearing before a UK court for his confiscation trial, TheCable reports. If found guilty, Ibori might forfeit his assets, worth about 250 million pounds. The British Government had accused Ibori of stealing about $250m from the Delta State Government part of which was used in buying... Read More

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February 1, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Osinbajo meets N’Assembly leaders over economy, 2017 budget Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday met with the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives over the 2017 Appropriation bill and the nation’s economy. 2. This is what the DSS told Apostle Suleiman The Department... Read More

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February 1, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Customs declare 2 officers wanted over seized rifles | Buhari finally speaks from London, calls Dalung | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. This is what the DSS told Apostle Suleiman – YNaija Customs declare 2 officers wanted over seized rifles – YNaija Osinbajo meets N’Assembly leaders over economy, 2017 budget – YNaija I will return to Nigeria as soon as possible – Ibori – YNaija Buhari finally speaks from... Read More

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February 1, 2017

I will return to Nigeria as soon as possible – Ibori

Former governor of Delta State, James Ibori has said he would return to Nigeria very soon. Ibori was released from a UK prison in December after being convicted of fraud in 2012. Ibori’s media aide, Tony Eluemunor in a statement on Tuesday said, “After all the speculations over when Chief James OnanefeIbori will return to... Read More

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January 8, 2017

Sen. Bukola Saraki, Michelle Obama, J.J Omojuwa | All our winners and losers from last week

We decided to let the usual suspects, the politicians, breath this time, so we handpicked our winners and losers from all the other people who made headlines last week. Here are they: Here they are: WINNERS Senator Bukola Saraki Since the beginning of recess, Senate President Bukola Saraki has spent the better part of the holiday... Read More

Thinking Through

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January 7, 2017

“Ibori just like Awolowo, I can dance naked for him” – Rev. Ken

A former Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta, Rev Sam Ken, has said the former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, who was recently released from London Prison, United Kingdom, for money laundering, is synonymous to Obafemi Awolowo. Speaking to The Vanguard Rev Ken, who is still bed-ridden after a life threatening automobile... Read More

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December 31, 2016

Dogara collected $600,000 from Ibori – Jibrin

Suspended House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jbrin has called on speaker Yakubu Dogara to return the $600,000 he allegedly collected from former Delta governor, James Ibori, Jibrin stated this on Saturday in a series of tweets. He wrote, “As we enter the New year, let’s not forget 163 days after, Dogara is yet to respond to... Read More

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December 28, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories that you should monitor today. We are ready for dialogue, N’Delta militants tell Buhari Niger Delta militants on Tuesday said they were ready to negotiate with President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the crisis in the area. 2. I am in Nigeria to testify against Hembe, others – Jibrin Suspended member... Read More

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December 28, 2016

Delta govt may forfeit $250m Ibori loot

The Delta State Government may have to forfeit $250m worth of assets and money allegedly stolen by former governor, James Ibori, Punch reports. The British government had accused Ibori of stealing $250m from the state coffers. Ibori was recently released from prison in the United Kingdom but currently facing a confiscation hearing which may see... Read More

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December 25, 2016

‘How Ibori received N250m from Delta govt. in UK prison’

Former Governor of Delta, James Ibori was paid N250m by the state government while he was in jail in the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2016, an investigation has revealed. The investigation revealed that the said amount was part of the entitlement due an ex-governor of the state. According to the Delta State Governor and Deputy... Read More

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December 24, 2016

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. The Headies 2016 The 2016 edition of The Headies Award held in Lagos on Thursday with Kiss Daniel taking the night with three awards. YBNL huncho, Olamide, Ill Bliss and Darey Art Alade all went home with two awards each. The biggest story of... Read More

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December 24, 2016

Ribadu listed as key witness in Ibori’s bribery case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has listed its former chairman, Nuhu Rubadu as a key witness against a former Governor of Delta State, Mr. James Ibori, Punch reports. Ribadu had accused Ibori of offering him $15m so that a case will not be instituted against him. After receiving the cash, however, Ribadu entered... Read More

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December 23, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Hon Dogara’s statement denying a relationship with James Ibori is not enough

A video surfaced on the internet yesterday where Senator Peter Nwaoboshi revealed that even while former Delta state governor, James Ibori was in prison in the United Kingdom, he extended support to Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Reps, Yakubu Dogara. Representing Delta North senatorial district, Senator Nwaoboshi said in Ibori’s... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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December 23, 2016

I have no relationship with Ibori – Dogara

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara says he has no relationship with jailed former governor of Delta. In a statement signed by his special assistant, Turaki Adamu Hassan, Dogara said he was not helped by Ibori in anyway to become Speaker. Read full statement below:

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December 22, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. ‘How Ibori made governors, senators from prison’ (WATCH) Peter Nwaoboshi, a Delta State Senator has narrated how former governor of Delta State, James Ibori decided who became governor of the state from prison. 2. IPOB threat: Buhari, ministers shun South-East summit President Muhammadu Buhari on... Read More

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December 22, 2016

‘How Ibori made governors, senators from prison’ (WATCH)

Peter Nwaoboshi, a Delta State Senator has narrated how former governor of Delta State, James Ibori decided who became governor of the state from prison. Nwaoboshi said this in London after Ibori’s release on Wednesday, December 21. “There are many people who have been governors, who have never been opportuned to make their successors, but James... Read More

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December 22, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘FG begins extradition process of ex-Delta governor, James Ibori’ The Federal Government has started the process of extraditing former Delta State governor, James Ibori who has just been released from jail in the United Kingdom. 2. ‘Senate has not rejected Magu as EFCC chairman’, Ndume insists... Read More

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December 22, 2016

‘FG begins extradition process of ex-Delta governor, James Ibori’

The Federal Government has started the process of extraditing former Delta State governor, James Ibori who has just been released from jail in the United Kingdom, Punch reports. Ibori was sentenced to 13 years in prison in 2012 after pleading guilty to money laundering and diversion of state funds. He was however released on Wednesday... Read More

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December 21, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These ae the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. James Ibori released from UK prison Former Governor of Delta State, James Onanefe Ibori was on Wednesday released from prison in the United Kingdom. 2. Attorney-General orders Magu to respond to DSS allegations The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has ordered the acting chairman... Read More

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December 21, 2016

Asaba residents celebrate Ibori’s release, request state pardon

Residents of Asaba on Wednesday celebrated the release of former Delta State governor, James Ibori from a prison in the United Kingdom. Reports of his release for money laundering and other offences was known early Wednesday. Asaba youths marched on the streets singing Asaba-Ibo songs along Nnebisi Road, Summit Junction, Okpanam Road and Anwai Road.... Read More

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December 21, 2016

BREAKING: James Ibori released from UK prison

Former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori has been released from prison in the United Kingdom, Vanguard reports. Ibori was reportedly released some minutes after noon following a Court order. Tony Elumenor, his media aide confirmed his release. Ibori was sentenced to 13 years in prison by a United Kingdom court. Details later…

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October 25, 2016

BLOOD MONEY II: How Tompolo became Nigeria’s most wanted man

by Eromo Egbejule Last month, YNaija.com launched its Monthly Citizenship Dispatches, which explores in detail, the lives and realities of Nigerian citizens across the country. This month, the dispatches come from the Niger Delta, where our reporters have spent weeks digging deep into a part of the country oft reported about and sadly still mis-understood.... Read More

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September 15, 2016

Ibori to remain convicted despite bribe evidence

Former Delta State Governor, James Ibori still remains convicted of money laundering even as it has been established that a British police officer took bribes during the investigation of his case, Reuters reports on Thursday. One of Ibori’s associates, Bhadresh Gohil had alleged that prosecutors had covered up evidence after taking bribe. In May, the Crown Prosecution... Read More

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‘David Mark, Saraki, Danjuma, Ibori must be probed, they’ve embarrassed Nigeria’

A group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has joined the fray of those calling for the investigation and possible prosecution of Nigerian public officials who were involved in the Panama Papers scandal. SERAP urged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to investigate the Panama Papers revelations, noting that an opportunity has been presented... Read More

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‘You are our martyr’ | Ibori pens deeply emotional tribute to DSP Alamieyeseigha (READ)

DSP, I write this with a mixture of a heavy heart and compelling sense of pride. Even as I mourn, I find comfort in the love, admiration, reverence and even veneration that have gushed out for you from all parts of Bayelsa, the entire Ijaw nation, and beyond, despite the political persecution and orchestrated disinformation... Read More

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James Ibori may be coming back home… very soon – Here’s why

Former Governor of Delta state, James Ibori, who has six more months to serve in a London prison, may possibly complete his sentence in Nigeria. Ibori was in 2012, sentenced to thirteen years in jail by a London Judge for stealing at least $250 million of public funds within the period he served as governor... Read More

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