CRIME 9 months ago From Government House To Prison: The story of Taraba Ex governor, Jolly Nyame Musa Affos (Rhapsodi) Rev. Jolly Tavoro Nyame was born on 25 December, 1955 in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State. He was Governor of Taraba State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He also served as governor of the state from January 1992 to November 1993. It is worthy of note that Jolly Nyame was the first executive governor of Taraba state between January 1992 – November 1993, he was preceded by Adeyemi Afolahan and succeeded by Yohanna Dickson. Nyame is the longest serving governor of
RELIGION 1 years ago No True Christian Or Muslim Will Be Happy With The Conviction Of Former Governor Of Taraba State Reverend Jolly Nyame is the name of the former Governor of Taraba state whose conviction was upheld February 7 2020(Today) by the Supreme Court and the 12 years prison sentence was handed over to him. If you don't know how it all led to this, you will recall that Justice Adebukola Banjoko had in May 2018 sentenced Nyame to 14 years for criminal breach of trust, 2 years for misappropriation, 7 years for gratification and 5 years for stealing from the state while he was governor from May 1999 to May 2007. Oka
POLITICS 1 years ago Powerful Politicians Jailed Under President Buhari's Administration It is no more breaking news that a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment by Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos. This was after the court found Kalu, and two others guilty of N7.65billion fraud. In case you forget, President Muhammadu Buhari launched his administration in 2015 with the three cardinal promises of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians, restoring the economy, and fighting corruption. Following the announcement of
POLITICS 1 years ago Uzor Kalu: Nigerians Should Be Grateful To Justice Muhammed Idris When Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senate Chief Whip and a former governor of Abia state, was found guilty of financial crimes during his eight year era as Abia state governor, and sentenced to twelve years imprisonment some few days ago, I told a friend that Nigerians should be grateful to Justice Muhammed Idris, who gave the judgement, for having the courage to convict and hand the former governor appropriate jail term despite his status in the society unlike what was obtainable in the past. The reason is b
POLITICS 1 years ago At least one thing is Working in this Buhari’s Government Finally, after 12 years of trying, the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, he has been convicted of a 7.65 billion Naira fraud and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by Justice Mohammed Idris at a Federal High Court in Lagos State, Nigeria. This is a sure win for the justice system in Nigeria. It is very rare to hear or witness the arraignment of a former governor or the imprisonment of a currently serving high ranking senator. Last year June, Joshua Dariye, former governor of Plateau State was s
POLITICS 1 years ago Top 5 Powerful Politicians Sent To Jail Under Buhari's Administration It is no longer news that a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu has been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment by Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos. This was after the court found Kalu, and two others guilty of N7.65billion fraud. In case you forget, President Muhammadu Buhari launched his administration in 2015 with the three cardinal promises of securing the lives and properties of Nigerians, restoring the economy, and fighting corruption. Following the announcement of Orji Uz
CRIME 1 years ago Breaking News: Supreme Court affirms 12 yrs jail term of Ex-Governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday 7th February 2020 has affirmed the 12 years prison term of the former governor of Taraba State, Reverend Jolly Nyame for diverting N1.64bilion during his tenure as Taraba State governor between 1999 to 2007. However, the 100m fine imposed on him by the Court of Appeal has been unanimously set aside by a five-man panel led by Honourable Justice Mary Odili. It will be recalled that Honourable Justice Adebukola Banjoko of an Abuja High Court found Nyame guilty on 27 out o
POLITICS 9 months ago Top prominent Nigeria politicians convicted by EFCC under Magu's Administration. The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) boss, Ibrahim Magu has gone from be the hunter to becoming the haunted. On Monday June 6, 2020, Magu appeared before a panel that was set up by the president Muhammadu Buhari, to defend himself on allegations of corruption and insubordination. Before now since 2015 President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him as EFCC acting Chairman, Magu has been championing The President fight against Corruption. Under his Administration as EFCC acting Chairman, Magu secured more