- 1958: Born in Delta state, UK police believe, saying he previously lied about his age
- 1980s: Moved to UK
- 1991: Convicted of stealing from UK DIY shop Wickes
- 1992: Convicted of credit card fraud
- 1993-4: Allies himself to Nigeria's then military ruler Sani Abacha
- 1999: Elected Delta state governor
- 2007: Stepped down as governor
- 2007: UK assets worth $35m frozen
- December 2007: Arrested in Nigeria on corruption charges
- 2009: Nigeria court dismisses charges
- April 2010: Ibori's supporters attack police as they try to arrest him
- May 2010: Arrested in Dubai
- 2011: Extradited to UK
- 2012: Pleads guilty to money-laundering in London court
Monday, April 16, 2012
The rise and fall of James Ibori
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