By Peter Babs Imade:
• Acting President seeks World Bank assistance for power sector
THE United States (U.S.) is to help Nigeria develop nuclear technology for peaceful uses, it was learnt yesterday.
The promise was made by the U.S. Vice President, Joseph Biden, when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan met him over lunch in Washington DC late Monday night [...]
Written by Bidon Mibzar:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday declared former Delta State governor, Mr. James Onanefe Ibori, wanted over an ongoing investigation into allegations of official corruption and money laundering to the tune of N44 billion.
In a statement signed by the EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Babafemi, the agency said, [...]
By Ayo Okulaja:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori wanted on corruption and money laundering charges.
The commission said this in a statement issued by its head of media and publicity, Femi Babafemi. “Following persistent public enquiries over the status of the case involving the former governor, [...]
From FRANCIS AWOWOLE-BROWNE:
• FG orders probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday declared former Delta State governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, wanted [...]
By Sanni Ologun:
• Ex-ruler: 2011 will determine future of democracy
• Ajibola advises Iwu to resign
Former military president Gen. Ibrahim Babangida yesterday vowed not to buy his way to power in next year’s presidential election.
Speaking on the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Focus on Africa programme, Babangida said he had the experience to be president.
The popular thinking [...]
By Sunny Igboanugo and Tunde Opeseitan:
Why would the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declare former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, wanted before delivering to him a letter of invitation on the investigation it claims it is carrying out?
Why would it also go to town with the information that it is mounting a manhunt for [...]
Written by Lanre Adewole:
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, declared former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, wanted in connection with alleged corruption and money laundering while in office. Ibori, who ruled the state between 1999 and 2007, has been having brushes with the commision even before he left office [...]
BY COSMAS EkPUNOBI:
Senate yesterday alleged fresh attempts by some faceless persons to promote division and disaffection among senators.
The Upper House in a statement said it will remain solidly behind Acting President Goodluck Jonathan to execute the remaining projects of this administration.
Senate spokesman Ayogu Eze in the statement made available to journalists said the doctrine of [...]
By Olusola Fabiyi:
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday declared the immediate former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, wanted.
Ibori, according to the anti-graft agency, is wanted for alleged official corruption and money laundering.
It said in a statement by its Head, Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Babafemi, that a court warrant had been [...]
By Emma Ujah & Emman Ovuakporie:
ABUJA—THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, declared former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori wanted over an on-going investigation into some allegations of official corruption and money laundering.
The EFCC said in a statement that “following persistent public enquiries over the status of the case involving the former [...]
