Tag Archives: James Ibori

Nigeria: President Jonathan’s Probity Perplexity

December 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by M.B.O Owolowo A depressing state of affairs in the leadership dearth is further compounded by a supposedly accidental president whom has been consistently criticised as lacking tact or initiative. He has unfeigned appeared flummoxed ab initio without the critical … read more »

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Nigeria Transparency Corruption Rating: Not Jonathan govt’s Fault

December 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr Doyin Okupe The current rating of the Transparency International is not the fault of the present administration but due to decades endemic corruption in our polity. Therefore the statement by Action Congress’ Lai Mohammed, placing the blame for … read more »

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African viewpoint: Scramble for Nigeria’s $15m ‘bribe’

September 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

In our series of viewpoints from African journalists, Sola Odunfa in Lagos wonders about the fate of $15m (£12m) deposited in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2007. Somewhere in the vaults of the CBN a bag containing $15m … read more »

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Pity the financiers in the heart of darkness

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

It’s the people of Africa who are being ripped off Nick Dearden There is a deep rooted and pernicious view, amongst those claiming to want to ‘help’ Africa that proves difficult to shake. It says that Africa’s impoverishment can be … read more »

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SAN – Senseless Advocates of Nigeria?

July 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

In a recent feel good news credited to Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, president 99-07, about corruption in Nigeria, couple that with the array of Nigeria legal class made up of legal practitioners and the judiciary, it’s mere toothless bull dogs.   … read more »

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Nigeria: The North is not Poor

May 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Aliyu Aliyu Some people see things that are, and ask why? But I dream things as they never were, and I ask “Why Not? – George Bernard Shaw –AN interesting article titled ‘’ Derivation and Deprivation: Why the North … read more »

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Nasir el Rufai: Between Terrorism And Corruption (1)

May 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

I was invited by Silver Knights Ibadan to present a paper at their annual May Day Lecture on the topic “Between Terrorism and Corruption – Implications for Nigeria” Considering the topical nature of the title of the discourse, I thought … read more »

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Who can reclaim Nigeria

May 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Austine Uche-Ejeke Anyone who sees anything concerning redemption or reclamation of this country will be fired up to do everything possible to see that it comes to actualisation. And for a long time now, the call for a better … read more »

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Nigeria: Ibori’s legal team to appeal sentence

April 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

WARRI—THE legal team of the former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori is to appeal the 13 years sentence handed him by a London court last week. A reliable member of the team and a Warri- based legal practitioner, … read more »

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Nigeria: Ibori will still face trial in Nigeria – EFCC

April 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said ex-Governor James Ibori will still face trial in Nigeria after serving a 13-year term in a UK Prison. It also said with the conviction of Ibori by the Southwark Court in … read more »

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From Delta Government House to UK prison

April 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

IN early 1998, middle-aged Chief James Ibori, with an infectious smile and sacks of money, burst into the political sphere of Delta State like a tsunami. He swept through the state with a well-coordinated governorship campaign that left his opponents … read more »

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Ex-Nigeria governor James Ibori jailed for 13 years

April 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A British court has jailed a former governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta state for 13 years for fraud and money-laundering. James Ibori pleaded guilty in a London court in February to fraud and money-laundering. He was accused of stealing $250 … read more »

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UK development fund implicated in Nigerian governor £50million fraud

April 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A private equity fund backed by Britain’s Department for International Development (DfID) is under criminal investigation by the European Union and Nigerian anti-corruption authorities for its alleged involvement in fraud and the laundering of millions of dollars looted by James … read more »

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Ex-governor Ibori may be jailed 10 years today

April 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Former Delta State Governor James Ibori, who has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges at Southwark Crown Court 12 in London, may be sentenced today (Monday). Ibori had pleaded guilty to 10 counts of fraud, money laundering and … read more »

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Could abolishing tax havens solve Africa’s financing needs?

March 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Charles Abugre Increased financial transparency is critical to stem the illicit capital outflows that are crippling Africa. The past month, the spotlight has been on James Ibori, the governor of Nigeria’s Delta state from 1999 to 2007, who pleaded guilty … read more »

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Is Nigeria EFCC Fighting Corruption Or Freeing The Corrupt?

March 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Uzoma Ahamefule Immediately the news broke that Nuhu Ribadu has been appointed the chairman Petroleum Revenue Special Taskforce, the first thing that came to my mind were his days in EFCC. Then I thought deeply about Nigeria and I … read more »

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James Ibori’s international playboy lifestyle finally Exposed

February 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

James Ibori, Nigerian state governor funded international playboy lifestyle with £50million fraud as he rose from humble roots working in London DIY store. He bought a portfolio of luxury London homes and a fleet of armoured Range Rovers; Fraudster may … read more »

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Nigerian politician pleaded guilty to financial crime

February 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

London – A former governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta state has pleaded guilty in London to charges of money-laundering and conspiring to defraud. James Ibori entered his plea on Monday at Southwark Crown Court. He is to be sentenced on … read more »

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Nigerian politician admits financial crime

February 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

London – A former governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta state has pleaded guilty in London to charges of money-laundering and conspiring to defraud. James Ibori entered his plea on Monday at Southwark Crown Court. He is to be sentenced on … read more »

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Nigerian politician ‘James Ibori’ in UK court on graft charges

April 16, 2011 by benim

An influential Nigerian politician appeared in a British court on Saturday charged with a string of money laundering and fraud offences, police said. James Ibori, the former governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta State, was remanded in custody after appearing at … read more »

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London Lawyer For Nigerian Governor Sentenced For Money Laundering

March 10, 2011 by benim

The London lawyer for a Nigerian state governor has been sentenced to seven years in jail for charges including money laundering, local media reported. Bhadresh Gohil, who has represented Delta State Gov. James Onanefe Ibori, was found guilty in November … read more »

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Wikileaks: How Nigeria blackmailed UK over Ibori

February 4, 2011 by benim

The Nigerian government refused to discuss a prisoner transfer agreement with Britain in 2009, insisting that the Crown Prosecution Service dropped corruption charges against former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, WikiLeaks documents disclosed Friday. Britain is keen to secure … read more »

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Nigeria Ruling party candidate wins ‘test’ poll

January 7, 2011 by benim

The ruling party candidate has won a key governor’s election in a Nigerian state, officials announced on Friday, in a vote seen as a major test ahead of April’s nationwide polls. Officials announced Emmanuel Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party … read more »

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Pastor Adeboye and the Nigerian state

December 28, 2010 by benim

The image of President Goodluck Jonathan kneeling, as if in complete surrender, before the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, marks an epochal moment in the process of the pentecostalisation of our national life. We should be … read more »

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Nigerian ex-governor James Ibori loses Dubai extradition case

December 13, 2010 by benim

LAGOS — A Dubai appeal court on Monday refused to stop the extradition of a former governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta State to Britain to answer money laundering charges, the anti-graft agency said. “James Ibori has failed to get the … read more »

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London: Ibori’s wife Sentenced to 5 Years for Money laundering

November 24, 2010 by benim

Theresa Ibori, the former First Lady of Delta State, is going to prison for between two- five years. The London jury in her Southwark Crown Court trial returned their verdict today after she was found guilty on two counts of … read more »

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UK prosecutor indicts Ibori’s wife, Delta gov

November 7, 2010 by benim

UK prosecutors trying former Delta State first lady Theresa Nkoyo Ibori, on Friday, painted a detailed portrait of Mrs Ibori’s extensive role in her husband’s looting of public funds. The prosecutors also implicated current Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, in … read more »

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London Money Laundering Trial: Theresa Ibori Breaks Down, Disowns Husband

November 3, 2010 by benim

It was a dramatic and highly emotional day at a court in London as Theresa Nkoyo Ibori, the estranged wife of former Governor James Onanefe Ibori of Delta State, took him to the cleaners in her first day on the … read more »

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Nigeria fraud blacklist issued by police

October 26, 2010 by benim

Senior politicians and businessmen are among more than 100 people listed by Nigerian anti-fraud police as being unsuitable to run for political office. The EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) said those on the list were all being prosecuted for … read more »

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Nigeria: Ibori appeals extradition from Dubai

October 18, 2010 by benim

The former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, yesterday appealed the ruling of a Dubai court that stated he should be transferred to authorities in the United Kingdom. Mr Ibori filed the appeal at the United Arab Emirates Supreme Court … read more »

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