Supporters Call for Convicted Nigerian Governor’s Return From UK

Britain is preparing to transfer incarcerated Nigerians back to Nigeria, and one of them could be James Ibori, a popular former governor serving 13 years for corruption. Unlike other prisoners, who will face harsh Nigerian prison conditions, Ibori may be treated like a hero if he comes home. The British government said any Nigerian prisoner serving a sentence in Britain that is more than 12 months long will be sent home, if both governments agree to the swap. It is not...

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