BREAKING: Presidency confirms release of 82 Chibok girls

Following media reports yesterday evening of the release of more Chibok girls from the hands of Boko Haram, the Federal government has now confirmed that the release indeed took place. The girls were exchanged for some Boko Haram suspects, and this exchange was done with the assistance of Red Cross, the Switzerland government and international... Read More

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March 3, 2016

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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January 25, 2014

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 involve former Governor of Delta, James Ibori. There are strong indications that Mr. Ibori, who is serving jail time after being found guilty of money laundering, will complete his sentence in the UK. It is... Read More

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