Dubai court orders Ibori’s extradition to UK
Tunde Oyesina DUBAI’S highest court has ruled that former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori, can be extradited to the UK to face corruption charges. He is accused by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of stealing more than $290 million (£196m) of state funds while in office in the oil-rich state. British investigators say he channelled much of [...]
NKOYO IBORI – WIFE OF EX- DELTA STATE GOVERNOR CONVICTED IN UK
Delta former First Lady and wife of ex Governor, Chief James Ibori has been convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison on two counts charges related to money laundering. She was found guilty on counts 1 and 3. She was however discharged on on counts 3 and 4. The jury entered a verdict at about 15.56 pm GMT and [...]
PDP Faction Oppose the possible Re-election of Uduaghan
Opposition to the reelection of former governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has resurfaced hours after he lost his position via a Court of Appeal judgment which nullified his 2007 election victory and ordered a re-run of the election within 90 days. A faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, led by former federal commissioner for information [...]
Speaker of Delta State house, Dr. Sam Obi sworn in as acting Governor
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Prince Sam Obi has been sworn as the acting Governor of the State. This followed the sacking of the erstwhile Governor of the State, Emmanuel Uduagham by the National Court of Appeal sitting in Benin yesterday. The appeal court was presided over by Justice Mensah, who ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission [...]
EFCC Set to Try Emmanuel Uduaghan And Former Deputy Governor, Prof. Utuama, for Money Laundering
Sources at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) say the agency plans to arrest and try the deposed governor of Delta State and his deputy, Professor Amos Utuama, for money laundering and financial crimes relating to the looting of Delta state under the regime of James Ibori governor between 1999 -2007. Uduaghan was removed from office yesterday via a [...]
