Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said that his government has forwarded a protest letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over the James Ibori loot recovered by Nigeria. This was stated on Wednesday by the state governor when he appeared on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. Kokomansion recalls that the United Kingdom some weeks ago […]
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A former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, says he expected Abba Kyari, the late chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, to recover from COVID-19 because he was “remarkably strong-willed”. Ibori said this on Saturday while expressing his condolences to Kulu Abba Kyari, wife of the deceased, in a statement signed by Tony Eluemunor, […]
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Monday urged newly-inaugurated Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to focus on issues-based campaign ahead of the 2019 general elections. The governor gave the charge while addressing the council after its inauguration by the party’s chairman in the state, Kingsley Esiso, in Asaba, […]
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Former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, has lost his appeal case against his conviction for money laundering in London on Wednesday. Ibori was convicted and jailed in the UK for money laundering running into tens of millions of pounds. He admitted to stealing public funds and money laundry through acquired properties and British banks. […]
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James Ibori, former governor of Delta state, on Wednesday shed tears at the graveside of Diepreye Alamieyeseigha in Amassoma, Bayelsa state. Alamieyeseigha, former governor of Bayelsa, was Ibori’s ally. He died under controversial circumstances in October 2015. Ibori described the deceased as a patriotic leader, who was very courageous, outspoken and “stood on the side […]
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While speaking in his hometown of Oghara during a special thanksgiving service, James Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, stated that he is one directed by God and that his life is a testimony. “Today I have decided to speak for myself. I am not a thief, I cannot be a thief,” he said. […]
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The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, on Saturday said he met with James Ibori, former governor of Delta state, for “a short debriefing session and to also welcome him back to his fatherland”. “He met me for a short debriefing session and way forward; also, to welcome him back to […]
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The town of Oghara in Ethiope West local Government Area of Delta was in a carnival mood on Saturday as former governor James Ibori arrived home after being deported to Nigeria on the completion of his jail term in a UK prison. Mr. Ibori, who was convicted by a British court on charges of money […]
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A former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, has returned to Nigeria, after six years. The British Airways flight Ibori boarded from London arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja, at 4:30am on Saturday. His arrival took many of his associates by surprise. He is expected to return to the UK to keep his February […]
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Former Delta state governor James Ibori, says he will return to Nigeria in a matter of days, as he signalled a possible political comeback in the country. He told Reuters he would return within days to Nigeria. Recall that Ibori was released from British prison in December after serving half of his 13-year sentence, taking into account pre-trial […]
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