How corrupt Nigerian governor was brought to justice
The arrest of a Nigerian politician who deposited millions of dollars of stolen money in UK accounts has raised questions about the role of British banks in corruption. full story 
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In Nigeria, Corruption Wins Again As Former Thieving Governor Is Pardoned
A Nigerian politician who stole millions of dollars from the public while in office was pardoned on Wednesday, raising concerns that high-level impunity still reigns in one of the most corrupt countries on earth. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, 60, who served as governor for the state of Bayelsa from 1999-2005, was detained in London on suspicions of embezzlement during his final...
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Jailed former Nigerian oil state governor loses appeal in Britain
LONDON (Reuters) - The jailed former governor of a Nigerian oil state, James Ibori, lost a legal appeal on Thursday against a 13-year prison sentence for embezzling 50 million pounds ($78 million) in one of Britain's biggest money-laundering cases.
reuters.com (22 days ago)
'Honesty does not cut it in this corrupt world': Boris Berezovsky daughter speaks out to defend him
The Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky died after spending his life standing up for justice in a “corrupt world”, his daughter claimed.
independent.co.uk (1 month and 23 days ago)
Woolwich attack: 'Guilty will be brought to justice,' says Mayor
Boris Johnson insists "Londoners can go about their lives in the normal way" despite Wednesday's "horrific incident" in Woolwich, and pledges that "those guilty will be brought speedily to justice".
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Nigerian ambush kills 46 police, blamed on local cult
ONITSHA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian gunmen killed 46 police officers in an ambush in the central state of Nassarawa this week, police said on Thursday, but the governor there believed a lesser-known local cult was behind the killings and not Boko Haram Islamists.
reuters.com (15 days ago)
Iranian and Nigerian guilty of smuggling arms
A Nigerian federal judge has found an Iranian and a Nigerian guilty of attempting to smuggle a shipment of military-grade weapons seized at the country's main port.
foxnews.com (11 days ago)
Iranian and Nigerian guilty of smuggling arms
A Nigerian federal judge has found an Iranian and a Nigerian guilty of attempting to smuggle a shipment of military-grade weapons seized at the country's main port.
miamiherald.com (11 days ago)
Iranian and Nigerian guilty of smuggling arms
A Nigerian federal judge has found an Iranian and a Nigerian guilty of attempting to smuggle a shipment of military-grade weapons seized at the country's main port.
azstarnet.com (11 days ago)
Corrupt ostriches
I’m so glad that Ken Sanders, a prominent member of the Salt Lake City community, shared his feelings about Tim DeChristopher (“Corrupted justice,” Forum, May 11). I wholeheartedly concur with him about defense attorney Ron Yengich and U.S. District Judge Dee Benson. I especially liked his idea for a debate between DeChristopher, Benson and Sen. Orrin Hatch. Unfortunately,...
sltrib.com (7 days ago)
Iranian and Nigerian guilty of smuggling arms
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - A Nigerian federal judge has found an Iranian and a Nigerian guilty of attempting to smuggle a shipment of military-grade weapons seized at the country's main port.
yahoo.com (11 days ago)
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