Jimoh Ibrahim is a spoiler, he can&#8217;t rule Ondo- Fayose

Opinion: Jimoh Ibrahim | A man with a rare midas touch

by ‘Káyọ̀dé Oyèró According to Greek mythology, Midas was a king of Phrygia in eighth century B.C. He was very wealthy and had more gold than anyone in the world. But no matter how much gold Midas collected and put into his vaults, it was not enough. He always wanted more, and he spent much... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Ondo election: Buhari made Jimoh Ibrahim PDP’s candidate – PDP Chieftain

A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Board of Trustees, Chief Ebenezer Babatope has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of forcing Jimoh Ibrahim on the party as its candidate in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election. Babatope told Punch that the President was trying to breed dictatorship in the state. He further alleged that the disqualification... Read More

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October 30, 2016

I will ensure Mimiko does not suceed himself – Jimoh Ibrahim

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Jimoh Ibrahim has said Governor Olusegun Mimiko has shown his desperation by running to President Muhammadu Buhari for help. Ibrahim in a chat with Punch said he believes the President will not tamper with court rulings. “President Buhari cannot stop the Court of Appeal... Read More

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October 29, 2016

Ondo election: Jegede’s case due for Tuesday at Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal has fixed Tuesday November 1, 2016 as its hearing date for the application of Eyitayo Jegede, Ondo candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), The Cable reports. The Court was approached by Jegede to upturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC had on Thursday named Jimoh Ibrahim... Read More

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Ondo election: Mimiko sent thugs to cause mayhem – Sheriff-faction

The Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Ondo governor Olusegun Mimiko of sending thugs to cause mayhem in Akure, the state capital, Channels Television reports. According to Vice Chairman of the Sheriff faction, Mr Alabi Johnson, the thugs were boys being used by the governor over the years. He said,... Read More

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Forces in Abuja should not set Ondo ablaze – Makarfi-led PDP

The Ahmed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) erred in its decision to name Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the party’s candidate in the Ondo governorship election. In a statement on Friday by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary Prince Dayo Adeyeye it said forces in Abuja should not create chaos in the... Read More

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Mimiko plotting to defect to APC

Governor of Ondo Olusegun Mimiko’s visit may be in line with his plan of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to Leadership. Mimiko paid a visit to President Buhari on Friday to discuss the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting he expressed his reservations on the decision of... Read More

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Protest in Ondo over removal of Jegede as PDP candidate (PHOTOS)

Some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State are currently protesting the confirmation of Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate of the party in the forthcoming election. INEC had recognized Jimoh Ibrahim who belongs to the Ali Modu Sheriff faction yesterday. See Photos:

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October 27, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. BREAKING: INEC names Jimoh Ibrahim as PDP candidate for Ondo election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has named Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State. 2. 25 skulls, skeleton found... Read More

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October 27, 2016

Opinion: Ondo State | Jimoh Ibrahim and the limits of political charlatanism

by Jude Ndukwe The Ondo State governorship election is just a few days away. While serious candidates from across all political parties are putting finishing touches to their campaigns and preparations, one Jimoh Ibrahim is desperately busy working hard with collaborators to truncate the whole process in a manner akin to that of a street... Read More

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October 25, 2016

Opinion: Ondo poll |Coalition tasks INEC to defend democracy

by Ariyo Dare Ahead of the release of the final list of governorship candidates for Ondo State, a Pro-Democracy Coalition has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to follow the path of established principles of law and decisions of the Supreme Court. The group specifically urged INEC to apply the various judgements of the... Read More

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October 24, 2016

No official requested bribe from Jimoh Ibrahim – INEC (PHOTOS)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false claims by Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim that an official requested a $1m bribe to insert his name as the authentic candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo, The Punch reports. Ibrahim had accused the Acting Director, Legal Services Mrs. Toyin... Read More

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October 24, 2016

Ondo gov polls: INEC staff demanding $1m bribe from me – Jimoh Ibrahim

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has alleged that a staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is demanding $1m bribe before she could collect his nomination papers from him. Ibrahim said this in a petition he sent to President Muhammadu Buhari and INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu. He read... Read More

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October 14, 2016

Ondo guber polls: Court recognises Jimoh Ibrahim as PDP candidate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday was ordered by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to adopt Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Ondo governorship election. Justice Okon Abang gave the order for the enforcement of his earlier judgment delivered on June 29, 2016. INEC currently... Read More

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September 16, 2016

PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls

The Ondo State governorship election is set to become more interesting as two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have submitted different names to INEC as their candidate for the election. Punch reports that the camp of the National Caretaker Committee headed by Senator Ahmed Makarfi submitted the name of Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), while the... Read More

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September 12, 2016

Jimoh Ibrahim’s campaign office attacked in Akure

The campaign office of a factional candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo state, Jimoh Ibrahim was attacked by suspected political thugs on Saturday night. The thugs tore the 18 flags at the campaign office, situated along Oyemekun Road, Akure. A giant banner bearing his picture was pulled... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Ondo Guber: Jimoh Ibrahim’s emergence as candidate… illegal – Markarfi-led faction

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State on Wednesday said the emergence of Jimoh Ibrahim as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming election was illegal. The faction also said its candiadate, Eyitayo Jegede who emerged during a primary election last week remains the party’s candidate. In a statement issued by its... Read More

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August 30, 2016

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

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Presidency denies plot to investigate former CBN governors Garba Shehu, the SSA to the President on media and publicity, has denied that the Federal government was probing the activities of former CBN governors. 2. Avengers pen open letter to Buhari Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers,... Read More

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August 29, 2016

Ondo governorship: Jimoh Ibrahim emerges candidate of Sheriff’s PDP faction

Despite a court order on Monday barring it from conducting a primary election, the Ali-Modu Sheriff’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has picked Jimoh Ibrahim as its candidate in the forthcoming Ondo gubernatorial elections. According to Nigerian Tribune, the primary which was held at the Banquet Hall of Premier Hotel,... Read More

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August 4, 2016

Jimoh Ibrahim shows interest in Ondo gov’norship, picks form from Sheriff

Business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim on Thursday obtained the People’s Democratic Party nomination form to contest for the governorship seat of Ondo State from factional chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff. While speaking at the occasion, Ibrahim promised to pay outstanding salary of workers in the state within 100 days. He described governors who owe... Read More

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July 11, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today 1. Saraki’s trial stalled The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, has been adjourned as court goes on strike. 2. Public schools in Oyo state remain shut In spite of government directive to reopen public schools in Oyo state, the... Read More

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July 11, 2016

BREAKING: Court orders AMCON to return Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets, companies

Long embattled Nigerian businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim was temporarily vindicated in court on Monday when the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) was ordered to return possession of the companies seized from him over an alleged N50 billion debt. A Lagos Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdulazeez Anka discharged an interim injunction giving AMCON... Read More

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June 21, 2016

N50bn debt: Court grants AMCON control of Jimoh Ibrahim’s assets

Assets belonging to businessman, Jimoh Ibrahim will be taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria as a federal high court sitting in Lagos has granted an interim injunction to that effect. Ibrahim is alleged to owe AMCON over N50 billion. The order will affect the following companies: NICON Investment Limited, Global Fleet Oil... Read More

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January 18, 2016

How MD of Newswatch got fired on live TV by Jimoh Ibrahim

The Group Managing Director of Energy Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, has terminated the appointment of the managing director of one of his companies, Newswatch Media Ltd, Bolu Afolayan. Jimoh Ibrahim sacked, the Newswatch MD on Monday, during a live broadcast on Africa Independent Television. The event where the unexpected firing of Afolayan took place, was the 5th... Read More

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November 18, 2013

‘No, Jimoh Ibrahim was not arrested’: FIRS explains billionaire’s role in N6.8 billion tax evasion allegations

The Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, was on Monday quizzed for several hours by the Special Enforcement Unit of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, over alleged N6.8 billion tax evasion.‬ ‪ While initial reports had indicated that the businessman was arrested, sources at the FIRS told PREMIUM TIMES that he was merely “invited to help clear the... Read More

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April 15, 2013

Debo Adejugbe: The beginning of power might not augur well for Nigeria (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe One of the poster boys of that era is our present President who has gone on to break records in corrupt endeavors and in the process, templated “how not-to-do-it” in government. In his new book, “The End of Power”, published on March 5th, 2013, Moisés Naím posited that revered global institutions are... Read More

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February 25, 2013

“Nigerians should thank me that I did not kill anybody while running Air Nigeria” – Jimoh Ibrahim

Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, the Group Managing Director of Global Fleet was yesterday a year older and he was available to speak with ThisDay Newspapers on his experience with running a thriving business in Nigeria and his plans at expanding the business. Read excerpts of the interview below: How do you feel at 46? I feel... Read More

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October 5, 2012

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“I don’t know why people are crucifying me over Air Nigeria” – Jimoh Ibrahim’s latest rant

By Reuben Daba Well some of us have given up on trying to figure out Jimoh Ibrahim and the things he says. But it’s clear that Jimoh Ibrahim makes sense to Jimoh Ibrahim, and for as long as that remains the case, don’t expect to stop hearing from him anytime soon. So depending on your... Read More

September 29, 2012