by Lekan Olanrewaju Former Delta state governor, James Ibori was today sentenced to 13 years in prison for several corruption and money laundering charges. His sentence was delivered at the Southwark Crown Court in London, by Judge Anthony Pitts. Counsel for the accused, Nicholas Pernell, defended his client by citing several development projects which he... Read More

“He lived and behaved like a millionaire” – Day 1 of James Ibori’s final sentencing

by Lekan Olanrewaju Former Delta State governor today commenced the sentencing phase of his trial at the Southwark Crown Court in London. The suspect was brought into court at 11:15am wearing a grey suit, black tie and vest and was docked in a glass-covered cubicle. Queens Counsel and lead prosecutor, Sasha Wass, said that Mr. Ibori... Read More

James Ibori

March 8, 2012

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Onyeka Nwelue: Why James Ibori is not a sinner

For Christ’s sakes, I know some book launches James Ibori attended. He signed cheques and the writers were happy. James Ibori has stolen a lot of money. People have been telling me and I’m still reading about it on the internet and in the papers. There are pictures of the mansions he bought with public... Read More

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February 29, 2012

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“Oyedepo cannot speak for me!” – Check out yesterday’s top 10 tweets

by Lekan olanrewaju. From condemnation of James Ibori to condolences over James Iroha, check out the top ten tweets from yesterday. @abiola2s: RIP James Iroha NOT to be confused with James #Ibori, the latter being a disgraceful (& yes, disgraced) thief. @Omojuwa: If Chief Ojukwu had this kind of support and love when he was alive,... Read More

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February 28, 2012

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“A criminal became a governor” – Check out our top 10 tweets from yesterday.

From one late comment on Nicki Minaj’s Grammy performance which didn’t sit too well with the general public to discussions on the conviction of a certain Nigerian ex-governor, check out the top tweets from yesterday. @tejucole: To make the other kings look lazy, His Majesty the Awulaje of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, 78, has enrolled... Read More

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February 28, 2012

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James Ibori: Ex-con, Thief, Governor… President?

by Rachel Ogbu James Ibori was going for the kill, the national cake as president of Nigeria. Even as he’s probably squatting in a corner of a British cell, he must obviously still be nursing such aspirations. Therefore we are not counting our chickens yet as this man’s record shows his deceit knows no bounds.... Read More

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“A criminal became a governor” – Check out our top 10 tweets from yesterday.

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