Tag: James Ibori
James Ibori might be leaving UK jail soon – Here’s why
Former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, who has been serving a 13-year sentence to prison in the UK, is ...
Ibori to Ribadu: ‘Lying against an enemy must have a limit’
James Ibori, the former governor of Delta state, has described Nuhu Ribadu, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial ...
Biafra protests must not be allowed to continue – Ibori
Former Governor of Delta state, James Ibori says he has no affiliation with the Biafran cause and its proponents. Ibori, who’s ...
Alamieyeseigha had only one house in his village – James Ibori
Former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, who’s imprisoned in the United Kingdom, has reacted to the death of former ...
THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Presidency says GEJ didn’t spend N2 trillion on elections | 27 Kaduna Assembly seats go to APC | Barth Nnaji hints us on what caused PDP’s downfall | More stories
Nnaji has a thought to share, says lack of democracy caused PDP’s defeat. Punch No, GEJ didn’t spend N2trillion on ...
Ijaw group wants a final favour from GEJ, and it’s connected to Ibori
by Iyobosa Omoregie A group in Delta state has implored President Goodluck Jonathan to grant presidential pardon to the former ...
We hear N4.4billion was spent to prosecute James Ibori… for stealing billions
by Iyobosa Omoregie It was revealed in the Senate on Friday, February 27, that about £14m (N4.4bn) was spent to prosecute ...
THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Why APC ruled out Fashola as VP candidate | Ekiti Speaker calls Gov. Fayose a liar | Impeachment: Anti-Jonathan senators meet today | More stories
As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. ...
Today’s Daily Brief: Jimi Agbaje’s sure PDP will rule Lagos for 16 years, Atiku says he’s not a desperado, PDP warns APC over attacks on GEJ, and more
A major crisis is brewing in the Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress following the refusal of the ...
World’s most corrupt property owners: Cecilia Ibru and James Ibori make the list
by Kolapo Olapoju From a virtual tour conducted by Google Earth, two Nigerians are listed among the owners of valuable ...
@dian4real: Is @atiku an unclean vessel? #2015ElectionCountdown
by Diana-Abasi Udoh Atiku parading his clearance obtained from the courts that he isn’t corrupt can never be a solid ...
Money laundering: Why Ibori will complete his prison term in the UK
by ‘Jola Sotubo The impending prisoner exchange scheme to be embarked upon between the United Kingdom and Nigeria might not ...
Femi Aribisala: Jonathan’s open letter OBJ, his dear Godfather
by Femi Aribisala I need more time to persuade the National Assembly to add five or ten billion naira to ...
Like a BOSS: How James Ibori sacked Daily Independent management, FROM PRISON
by Chi Ibe Some people are on another level, period. Former governor of Delta, James Ibori, who is now cooling ...
Opinion: Obasanjo’s letter to president Jonathan- an inconvenient truth
by Frank Onuoha The truth is not convenient. It is nevertheless expected that everyone – especially leaders, should be brave enough ...
Opinion: James Ibori’s retrial was set to nail him by all means possible
by Magnus Onyibe In my view, Ibori pleaded guilty due to the psychological and physical trauma he has been put ...
Nothing for you, Delta State: Court orders that Ibori’s $15million should go to GEJ’s government
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the $15 million a former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, ...
Opinion: A critical assessment of the EFCC journey so far
by Segun Dada Ever since, the corruption trials have not gone beyond the plea stage, some for as long as ...
Olusegun Adeniyi: Ex-AGF Aondoakaa’s connection in James Ibori’s corruption saga (Part 2)
by Olusegun Adeniyi As the man at whose desk the buck stopped, he (Yar’Adua) must accept responsibility—and Nigerians indeed hold ...
Olusegun Adeniyi: Ex-AGF Aondoakaa’s connection in James Ibori’s corruption saga (Part 1)
by Olusegun Adeniyi I watched Ogar’s press conference and noticed how she was hesitant, tentative and edgy about the arms ...
“Okiro is a chronic political jobber with a nasty record” – Ribadu tackles ex-IG of Police
by ‘Jola Sotubo The tension between former police officer and erstwhile chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ...
British prosecutor accuses Oando of laundering money for Ibori, oil company denies
A British prosecutor has told a court that convicted thief and a former governor of Rivers State James Onanefe Ibori ...
“It’s all a lie, I never knew Ibori,” says ex-EFCC chairperson Farida Waziri
by Tutu Akinlabi Despite widespread rumours at the time that she was counsel to embattled former Delta State Governor, James ...
James Ibori imprisonment: UK lawyer arrested for hiring Private Investigation firm to bribe policemen
A top lawyer has been arrested after allegedly hiring a British private investigations firm who bribed policemen on behalf of ...
“The article is from the enemy” – T.B Joshua takes it to SaharaReporters
by Akan Ido Prophet T.B. Joshua has responded to a controversial online article suggesting he was the mastermind behind the release ...
“Wale Babalakin is on crutches,” lawyer tells court
Lawyer to the embattled Chairman of Bi-Courtney Ltd, Wale Babalakin, Dr Abiodun Layonu (SAN) today told a Lagos High Court ...
Collins Uma: A word for the opposition APC
by Collins Uma I want to believe the APC will constitute a good government in 2015. I really want to. ...
Opinion: What Nigerian moneybags can learn from Cyprus
by Ugodre The European Unin (EU) just announced a $10b deal with the Cypriot Government to avert a bank meltdown ...
“Petty thief”: UK court insists on 13-year jail term for Ibori
by Hauwa Gambo The Royal Court of Justice on the Strand in London today dismissed an appeal by former Delta ...
Is Ogun lawmaker, Adeyinka Mafe on the run from UK authorities? (PICTURED)
by Akan Ido The lack of thorough background checks on our public officials have been a cause of concern to ...