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Nice one ladies, thanks for all the tips

Whilst it is wrong to throw a blanket accusation at the issue. I have had it confirmed that a lot of unoccupied houses in the lekki area do actually belong to politicians. Funny enough, this is aso the case in parts of the UK. I was once in a cab in South East London, the driver asked me where i was from, I told him, and that was how our discussion started. Oh so, you are from nigeria he said, My favourite customer is from Nigeria, a minister in the Obj administration. In the stretch of South east London we travelled, the Taxi driver confirmed that the minister had no less that 12 houses, most if not all were unoccupied, infact it was so bad that the minister had come to the UK only to meet one of his properties ransacked and looted, especially the Kitchen which he spent approx £20,000 refurbishing. now I may not have been able to verify the strory, but surely the driver had no reason to lie or make up the story and his attention to details showed he had some inside info. believe me those bloody politicians do not have any ones interest at heart. And by the way, house prices in that part of London are in excess of £300k, so not cheap

We want to know the true state of things. U.L.O. said government is owing them for the job and government has said that we, the suppliers should go and meet the contracting firm that they are not owing the company any money for the job," Mr Okoh lamented. "We are supposed to be paid 21 days after supplies have been made but for 10 months now, we are yet to get our money. Some of our properties have been taken over by banks. Some of us cannot even pay our children's school fees, yet our money is lying somewhere."

But for the swift intervention of the Chairman of the contracting firm, Uche Okpunor, the protesters would have disrupted flights at the budding airport.

Mr Okpunor told the protesting suppliers that the management was already on top of the issue, saying that he flew into Asaba "this morning for a meeting with the state Governor, Accountant General and others in the finance department to trash out the issue".

"The governor is aware of this and I am sure he is also on top of the situation to ensure that all arrears being owed are paid without delay. After today's (yesterday) meeting, next week Tuesday, let's see what will happen."

Mr Okpunor informed the protesters that the money being owed was "insignificant to what government is owing the contracting firm," adding that "it was unfortunate that it turned out to be like this".

"If not that I am from Asaba, I would have since abandoned this project. Government has not paid us for what we have done so far. I was even surprised when I read in the papers that government has paid for the project. This is quite unfortunate that government is not meeting up to its own side of the bargain but like I said, we will sort things out today (yesterday)," Mr Okpunor said.

Work at the on-going construction of the Asaba Airport in the Delta State capital was temporary disrupted on Wednesday following a protest by suppliers over the alleged non-payment of money owed them by the contracting firm, U.L.O. Consulting Limited.


Investigations revealed that yesterday's protest was the second in 10 months. The protesting suppliers who barricaded the entrance gate to the airport, said for over 10 months now the company has refused to pay them on the excuse that the Delta State government was yet to release funds to it.

The spokesperson for the protesters, Festus Okoh alleged that the management of the company was being evasive on the issue after making promises that they should come collect their cheques which never materialised.

He said most of them had forfeited properties to banks from which they had secured loans to execute their jobs, adding that some others were finding it difficult to meet up some domestic needs.

http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5741984-146/story.csp

This is the simple reason why the politicians dont give a phuck about you and I, after all is mosquoto bite blokos, na Germany get am. when will we hold those who rape us accountable

Another monumental Phuckup from Goddy's office . Wey Beef, he started the news on NL

Selfish Gombe's Deputy Governor Flown To Germany For Medical Care

Selfish Gombe's Deputy Governor flown to Germany for medical care whilst poor driver suffers. what a country

The Deputy Governor of Gombe State, David Albashi, who sustained injuries in a motor accident on August 28, has been flown to Germany for medical treatment.

A reliable source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Albashi, who had been on admission at the National Hospital, Abuja, was flown to Germany on Tuesday for further treatment.

The source said Mr Albashi’s condition had improved tremendously and he was in a stable condition at the time he was flown out in an air ambulance.

“We want to thank God who deserves all the glory for his speedy recovery, and for giving us a caring leader in the person of Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo, who has stood by the family and allowed the state government to finance the trip,” one of Mr Albashi’s relatives said.

Mr Albashi’s police orderly, Thomas Nifwa, died in the accident, while his driver, Ibrahim Bello, who also sustained injury, was treated at the Federal Medical Centre, Gombe and discharged
http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/News/Metro/Politics/5742049-146/gombes_deputy_governor_flown_to_germany.csp

Story, SSS wey no fit catch ashawo for brothel, make dem go rest. Why didnt thier intelligence lead them to stop the damn thing. the phucking country is just not safe

Very honest and true assessment. Those who continue to deceive and delude themselves believe there is progress in GEJ's failure of leadership.

Really, why is it so hard for Nigerians to tell thenselves the truth? It is amazing that some still believe that you can cook soup with rotten meat and expect it will turn out Nice. Truly for those who fail to see the light, you have a country you deserve, but for the unfortunate and less privilaged, sorry those Nyash-lickers are letting you down.

Nigerians have really had enough of all this. I am not sure if goodluck is not to blame for a total lack of security in the country, who else should be held reponsible.

Econmy is not good, dont blame gej
Security if non existent, dont blame gej
No light, dont blame gej
Failed education system, dont blame gej
No health service, dont blame gej

Really, what does GEJ take responsibility for. Nigeria is really in chaos

Anyone who know Udughan, will understand that he represents failure. Not sure why anynoe can ever believe that he is capable of success. Wonder how u can cook sweet soup with rotten meat

I have been suggesting this idea for months, and believe me this is a very workable plan. I wont see it as Infringement or invading anyones sovereinty, after all in light of the recent riots in the UK, there was talk of getting a top cop from the US to head the met, but thats a seperate issue. Even if you make them adviser, it has to be advisers with power, they must be in a position to implement things rather than having walls drawn up against them. we must accept that we are out of our depth with this one, and yes the army will need looking into. We really need to re-define the way we do things

@Beaf,

It is not today that we have been sending members of our security service abroad for training, infact in my opinion, it has not really worked. i would rather have a team on the ground in Nigeria conducting the training and complete overhaul. The nigeria police academy need to be cleaned out, my model would even suggest ascribing some of the trainers high positions within the force, were they are lilkely to make the necessary change. So I am of the opinion that high tech training abroad wouldnt really tackle the on the ground issues, especailly when some of the processes are not applicable to our society and country

Well, in the abscene of any functional security agency, we have not choice at this stage but to allow those who know to step in.

I argued months ago, that the nigerian govenment should seek a special secuirty relationship with the British, but no one was listening. Would it have been wrong for the govenment to get the british in to help restructure our police forces? give them a 2yr, £20m contract. there are a lot of well seasond ex-officers taking on private security work, these are people we would have gotten involved to help, but no, we want to carry on as usual

What a country. SSS and CO no see IBB and OBJ and Ibori, when he was in town to arrest?

What is so strange about our people, is that in the face useless leadership, we find it so difficult to face facts and admit that those who should be leading and inspiring confidence amongst the populace have failed us. If this was any sensible country, the president will be held accountable, as the buck stops with him, there is no way this would happen in the west and the citizens would not hold thier leader to account. People are asking legitimate and valid questions about GEJ leadership, quickly they are shouted down, abuse and labeled all sorts. What is indeed wrong with Nigerians? Has GEJ really shown any reason why he should be supported? has there been any effort on his part? Trully the Wicked amongst US are those who see the truth and fail to call it what it is, and they know themselves

Could this rubbish happen during Obj's time? As crude as he was, he kept the crazies on thier toes

Plain and simple Goodluck Johnathan can't. The dynamics of Nigeria are way beyond him, let him settle at being a uni prof. By the way was he any good as a lecturer?

@Poster, I think Chaircover has said it all. Her comments are laden with wise and sensible advice. Please do not jump into divorce, it should and must be seen as the last resort. A lazy husband in some quaters is not a good enough reason to file for one. You have to be careful about moving out with your child as he can potential turn around an accuse you of eloping and that could have serious issue with the Law.

@Chaircover, well done my sister. Very thoughtful and honest comments, maybe I will offer you a job in my marriage counseling service? just kidding. Advise must always be geared towards saving a marriage. Marriage is never easy, and full of challenges. It is how one deals with those challenegs that defines ones character. Once again well done

@ Poster, if there is indeed something going on, the doctor can get into serious trouble by breaking thier code of conduct. however, i would suggest a more subtle approach. If nothing has happend try and win you wife back. She might have been in a very vulnerable position and the doc took advantage of her. except you are of the opinion that your marriage is not what saving

@blink182,

I do agree with you that insult really should be kept out of these things, but you wait till you disagree with meat and he quickly degenerates into childish insults accusing you of being tribal.

How can you expect beaf as an Istekiri man to condemn Uduaghan, after all Ayo Oritsejafor thinks he is a saint. For the amount of money Delta and Bayelas get, they are probably the worst states in that country.

As for emmanuel Uduaghan, surely his wickedness will catch up with him. I am sure a lot of people still cant believe the Gbese Ibori is currently facing. The poor crook cannot even take a sheit without Oyibo man watching him.

@Blink182,

My brother take heart, we are still commited to the Ogboru project, it will surely come to pass. I know the fight is tough, but good things dont come cheap.

@Beaf, Since when did all these things become Uduaghans achievement. Protea (Privately owned), is now considered an achievement. Please leave this your argument, i know Uduaghan very well, and doesnt mean well for that state. Dont start blindly supporting your fellow Itsekiri brother, the man wicked pass devil.

diverging view = bigotry. some people just dont change

Another avenut to steal and chop the populace money. Uduaghan cannot even organise a free drink-up in a brewery. The Asaba airport is a joke, described by unaccomplished aviation minister as great, critisized by aviation experts and labelled a death-trap. What a society

@Myself, well said.

@Sagamite, Ibori has been a thief from birth. And please dont under estimate the experience Ibori will get in a UK jail. I have had the opportunity to talk to some who have worked within the system. Ibori if jailed can not go and take a Shiet without being watched. While he is bathing, dem go dey watch am, even when he decied to self-service himself it will be in the eyes of the wardens. His every move is watched, finally he will end up being a big black ruff ragamuffins Bitch. he will be humiliated. His residency will b revoked and he will forever have ex-convict attached to him, which means his chances of coming back to europe or the americas will be remote

For Those who need to be reminded of what Ibori charges are, see full list below

SCHEDULE OF OFFENCES

CHARGE ONE

Statement of Offence.

Conspiracy to Defraud, Contrary to Common Law

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of June 1999 and the 29th day of May 2007 conspired together with Christine Omatie Ibori-Ibie, Adebimpe Folayinmi Pogoson and Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo) and others to defraud the Delta State Government, Nigeria, by dishonestly, among other matters,

(i) being a party to an inflated price fraud in respect of the contract for the building of a sports track for the Delta State Government at the Oghara Stadium;

(ii) being a party to the provision of an inflated invoice fraud in respect of the supply of vehicles to the Delta State Government;

(iii) being a party to working for the private interests of Mr Onanefe Ibori whilst he was the Governor of Delta State whilst being paid by the Delta State Government.



CHARGE TWO

Statement of Offence.

Conspiracy to commit money laundering under section 93C(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977.

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of May 1999 and the 24th day of March 2003 conspired together with, Christine Omatie Ibori-Ibie, Adebimpe Folayinmi Pogoson Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo) and others to

(i) conceal or disguise property which was, or in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, represented their proceeds of criminal conduct; or

(ii) convert or transfer that property or remove it from the jurisdiction,

for the purposes of avoiding prosecution for an offence to which Part Six of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies.



CHARGE THREE

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 93C(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of May 1999 and the 24th day of March 2003 together with Christine Omatie Ibori-Ibie, Adebimpe Folayinmi Pogoson, Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo) and others:

(i) concealed or disguised property which was, or in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, represented their proceeds of criminal conduct; or

(ii) converted or transferred that property or removed it from the jurisdiction;

for the purpose of avoiding prosecution for an offence to which Part Six of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies.



CHARGE FOUR

Statement of Offence.

Conspiracy to commit money laundering under section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977.

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori) between the 23rd day of March 2003 and the 30th day of May 2007 conspired together with, Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo), Christine Omatie Ibori-Ibie, Adebimpe Folayinmi Pogoson and others to conceal, disguise, convert, transfer, or remove criminal property from the jurisdiction, knowing or suspecting that the property constituted his benefit from criminal conduct, or it represented such a benefit in whole or in part and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE FIVE

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori between the 23rd day of March 2003 and the 30th day of May 2007 together with Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo), Christine Omatie Ibori-Ibie, Adebimpe Folayinmi Pogoson, and others, concealed, disguised, converted transferred, or removed criminal property from the jurisdiction knowing or suspecting that the property constituted his benefit from criminal conduct, or that it represented such a benefit in whole or in part, and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE SIX

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 328 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori between the 23rd day of March 2003 and the 30th day of May 2007 together with Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo), Christine Omatie Ibori-Ibie, Adebimpe Folayinmi Pogoson, and others, entered into or became concerned in an arrangement, which he knew or suspected facilitated, by whatever means, the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property by or on behalf of himself, James Onanefe Ibori.



CHARGE SEVEN

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 93C(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of January 2001 and the 31st day of December 2001 together with Theresa Nkoyo Ibori and others concealed or disguised property, namely a quantity of cash which was the proceeds of criminal conduct, or in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, represented the proceeds of criminal conduct by means of converting or transferring that cash into real property known as 7 Westover Hill, Hampstead, NW3 7VH for the purpose of avoiding prosecution for an offence to which Part Six of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 applies.



CHARGE EIGHT

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 23rd day of March 2003 and the 31st day of December 2004, together with Theresa Nkoyo Ibori, Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo) and others concealed and disguised criminal property namely a quantity of cash by converting it into real property, namely Flat 36, Hunter Lodge, Admiral’s Walk, Harrow, London W9 3TQ knowing or suspecting that the property constituted his benefit from criminal conduct, or that it represented such a benefit in whole or in part, and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE NINE

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 328 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of April 2005 and the 28th day of February 2007, together with Theresa Nkoyo Ibori, Bhadresh Babulal Gohil and others, entered into or became involved in an arrangement, namely using a client account of Arlingtons Sharmas Solicitors as the personal bank account of James Onanefe Ibori and Theresa Ibori, which they knew or suspected facilitated (by whatever means) the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property.



CHARGE TEN.

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of April 2005 and the 28th day of February 2007, together with Theresa Nkoyo Ibori, Bhadresh Babulal Gohil and others, concealed, disguised, converted transferred, or removed criminal property from the jurisdiction by using a client account of Arlingtons Sharmas solicitors as the personal bank account of James and Theresa Ibori, knowing or suspecting that the property constituted his benefit from criminal conduct, or that it represented such a benefit in whole or in part, and whether directly or indirectly



CHARGE ELEVEN

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of April 2005 and the 30th day of August 2005 together with Theresa Nkoyo Ibori, Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo), Bhadresh Babulal Gohil and others concealed and disguised criminal property namely a quantity of cash by converting it into real property, namely 42, Great Ground, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8FF, knowing or suspecting that the property constituted his benefit from criminal conduct, or that it represented such a benefit in whole or in part, and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE TWELVE

Statement of Offence

MONEY LAUNDERING, contrary to section 328 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of April 2005 and the 1st day of December 2007, on an occasion other than in Charge 9, together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil and others, entered into or became involved in an arrangement, namely an attempt to purchase a Challenger Jet aircraft from Bombadier Inc., which he knew or suspected facilitated (by whatever means) the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property by or on behalf of himself, James Onanefe Ibori.



CHARGE THIRTEEN

Statement of Offence

MONEY LAUNDERING, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of April 2005 and the 1st day of December 2007, on an occasion other than in Charge 10, together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil and others, concealed, disguised, converted transferred, or removed criminal property from the jurisdiction in an attempt to purchase a Challenger Jet aircraft from Bombadier Inc., knowing or suspecting that the property constituted his benefit from criminal conduct, or that it represented such a benefit in whole or in part, and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE FOURTEEN

Statement of Offence

MONEY LAUNDERING, contrary to section 328 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of May 2003 and the 31st day of December 2005, on an occasion other than in Charge 6, together with Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo) and others, entered into or became involved in an arrangement, namely the management of corporate vehicles known as the Zircon Trust and Zeta Ltd, which he knew or suspected facilitated by whatever means the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property by or on behalf of himself, James Onanefe Ibori.



CHARGE FIFTEEN,

Statement of Offence

MONEY LAUNDERING, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of May 2003 and the 31st day of December 2005, on an occasion other than in Charge 5, together with Udoamaka Onuigbo (also known as Okoronkwo) and others, concealed, disguised, converted transferred, or removed criminal property from the jurisdiction through the use of corporate vehicles known as the Zircon Trust and Zeta Ltd, knowing or suspecting that the property constituted his benefit from criminal conduct, or that it represented such a benefit in whole or in part, and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE SIXTEEN

Statement of Offence.

Conspiracy to Defraud, Contrary to Common Law

Particulars of Offence.

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of September 2005 and the 1st day of January 2007 conspired together and with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann, Victor Attah, David Edevbie, Love Ojakovo, Professor Akpan Ekpo and others to defraud states within the Federation of Nigeria, namely Delta State and Akwa Ibom State, of sums representing part of the sale price resulting from the sale of shares owned by the said states in Vee Networks (Nigeria) Limited (trading as V Mobile) to Celtel (Nigeria) BV, and held in the names of their respective authorised ministries or agencies the said sums being paid to a company named African Development Finance Limited or its predecessors under an Exclusive Arranger Agreement to a total invoiced value in excess of $37,000,000 United States.



CHARGE SEVENTEEN

Statement of Offence

Conspiracy to make false instruments contrary to section 1(1)(a) of the Criminal Law Act 1977.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 1st day of September 2005 and the 1st day of July 2006 conspired together and with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann, Professor Akpan Ekpo, James Onanefe Ibori, David Edevbie, Love Ojakovo and others to make false instruments, namely letters and other documents which purported to be made on dates or otherwise in circumstances in which they were not made, in relation to alleged services provided by African Development Finance Limited or its predecessors in relation to the sale of shares by Delta State in Vee Networks (Nigeria) Limited (trading as V Mobile), with the intention that they or another should use the said letters and documents to induce somebody to accept them as genuine and by reason of so accepting to do, or not to do, some act to his own prejudice or that of any other person.



CHARGE EIGHTEEN

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 328 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann between the 15th day of April 2006 and the 9th day of September 2009 entered into or became concerned in an arrangement which they knew or suspected facilitated (by whatever means) the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property by or on behalf of another person or persons, namely the use of the company African Development Finance Limited or its predecessors as a front to receive and launder on behalf of another person sums paid to it under the terms of an Exclusive Arranger Agreement, up to an invoiced total in excess of $37,000,000 United States dollars, in relation to the sale of shares owned by Delta State and Akwa Ibom State in Vee Networks (Nigeria) Limited to Celtel (Nigeria) BV on or after the 15th April 2006.



CHARGE NINETEEN

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori, between the 15th day of April 2006 and the 9th day of September 2009, together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann, Victor Attah, Henry Imasekha and others concealed, disguised, converted and transferred criminal property, using the company African Development Finance Limited or its predecessors as a front or vehicle, knowing or suspecting that that sum constituted the benefit from criminal conduct of himself and / or another person, or that it represented such benefit in whole or in part and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE TWENTY

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori on or about the 22nd day of June 2006 together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann, Victor Attah, Henry Imasekha and others concealed, disguised, converted and transferred criminal property, namely the sum of $11,400,000 United States dollars being a purported loan from African Development Finance Limited or its predecessors to a company named Brookes Aviation Limited, they knowing or suspecting that that sum constituted the benefit from criminal conduct himself and / or another person, or that it represented such benefit in whole or in part and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE TWENTY-ONE

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori on or about the 19th day of September 2006 together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann, Victor Attah, Henry Imasekha and others concealed, disguised, converted and transferred criminal property, namely the sum of $3,780,000 United States dollars being a purported loan from African Development Finance Limited to a company named FE Samuels, they knowing or suspecting that that sum constituted the benefit from criminal conduct of himself and / or another person, or that it represented such benefit in whole or in part and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE TWENTY-TWO

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori on or about the 18th day of December 2006 together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann, Victor Attah, Henry Imasekha and others concealed, disguised, converted and transferred criminal property, namely the sum of $10,000,000 United States dollars being a purported loan from African Development Finance Limited to a company named Ascot Offshore (Nigeria) Limited, they knowing or suspecting that that sum constituted the benefit from criminal conduct of himself and / or another person, or that it represented such benefit in whole or in part and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE TWENY-THREE

Statement of Offence.

Money laundering, contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori on or about the 4th day of January 2007 together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann, Victor Attah, Henry Imasekha and others concealed, disguised, converted and transferred criminal property, namely the sum of $790,000 United States dollars being a purported loan from African Development Finance Limited to a company named Clanbrassil Nominees Limited, they knowing or suspecting that that sum constituted the benefit from criminal conduct of himself and / or another person, or that it represented such benefit in whole or in part and whether directly or indirectly.



CHARGE TWENTY-FOUR

Statement of Offence.

Attempting to commit money laundering, contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981

Particulars of Offence

James Onanefe Ibori between the 15th April 2006 and the 9th September 2009 together with Bhadresh Babulal Gohil, Lambertus De Boer, Daniel Benedict McCann and others attempted to conceal, disguise, convert, transfer or remove criminal property by means of the sale of the assets of the company African Development Finance Limited or its predecessors to another company vehicle, on terms which would represent a gross undervaluation of those assets to a legitimate company.



CHARGE TWENTY-FIVE

Statement of offence.

Obtaining a property transfer by deception, contrary to section 15A of the Theft Act 1968.

Particulars of offence.

James Onanefe Ibori, on or about the 4th day of February 1999 dishonestly obtained for himself or another a money transfer from SunBank Mortgages PLC in the sum of £157,500 being a loan by way of mortgage in respect of the property known as Flat 23, 20 Abbey Road, St John’s Wood, London NW8 by deception, namely by making false representations, among others, that:

(i) His date of birth was 4 August 1958;

(ii) He was self employed at Diat Newspapers, 61, Queen Street, Jabo, Yaba, Lagos Nigeria, established there for 10 years;

(iii) He had not had any County Court judgments entered against him; and

(iv) He had not failed to keep up with payments on mortgages, rent or loan agreements.

Ibori will not serve out his time in Nigeria, that is certain. he has commited a grievious crime agianst the crown and will be tried, sentenced and serve out his time in a cat B prison. I am going to make time to attend the next hearing

From what i gather from the story, they came back to Sapele to get married, and the husband only did it for visa. Lets not discount this ladies story becuase we feel we dont understand her english

@ Poster sorry to hear your story. I guess you are still in the Czech republic, what you should do is go and see your Parish priest, he will advise you better. if there is evidence to suggest your husband married you for the wrong reason, your marriage can be annulled, but you need to speak to your priest first. good luck

This is so true, most times it is one way traffic. Not that we expect much, but a little token of care could go a long way.