Why Orji Kalu’s seat won’t be declared vacant – Senate
Orji Kalu was last week convicted of fraud and jailed 12 years.
Tag: Joshua Dariye
APC appoints ex-governor jailed for fraud into campaign council
An official explains why the convicted ex-governor was appointed by the current governor who is seeking re-election.
FACT-CHECK: Did convicted Joshua Dariye make donations to Buhari’s campaign?
A verified Twitter account shared a message of the alleged donation by Mr Dariye.
Why National Assembly can’t stop paying convicted Dariye – Saraki
SERAP sued Mr Saraki for over the Senate's continuous payment to Mr Dariye.
Alleged N1.5bn Fraud: Court adjourns Dariye son’s trial
The judge criticises the (in)action of the prosecution counsel, which she said led to the adjournment.
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Why Nigerian lawmakers convicted of corruption can still retain their seats – Lawyers
A lawmaker, convicted for receiving N4.5 million bribe, was fined N120,000.
How Dariye argued his case at appeal court
The court rules that the sentences handed Mr Dariye are excessive and cannot be sustained.
AMCON names Nigeria’s non-paying debtors; Ubah, Babalakin, Oloffa, Kashamu, others top list
AMCON had said it would name, shame and embark on take-over of properties of the delinquent debtors
ANALYSIS: Nigerian Senate as retirement home for state governors
Out of 10 outgoing governors, eight are seeking new stools in the upper chamber of the National Assembly.
APC speaks on ‘purchase of nomination form’ by convicted Joshua Dariye
A nomination form purportedly obtained by the jailed former Plateau governor was circulated on the Internet last weekend.
Why we haven’t declared convicted senator’s seat vacant – INEC
Plateau Central was until Tuesday, June 12, represented by Joshua Dariye, also a former governor of the state.
Nyame, Dariye’s convictions show we aren’t selective – EFCC
Their corruption trials started in 2007 before their conviction 11 years later in 2018.
Plateau leaders, residents react to ex-Gov. Dariye’s imprisonment
Many Nigerians have hailed the sentence as a strong message to corrupt public office holders.
Court jails ex-Plateau governor, Joshua Dariye, for corruption
Mr Dariye is handed a 14-years-in-jail sentence with no option of fine.
Convicted ex-governor Joshua Dariye begs for mercy
"Be merciful. You are a Christian, your name is Jacob," Joshua Dariye says.
Another ex-Nigerian governor convicted of fraud
The former governor is being prosecuted by the EFCC.
Another former governor accused of fraud knows fate today
He is accused of diverting N1.162 billion from the state's treasury while he served as governor.
Alleged N1.5bn Laundering: Witness testifies against Joshua Dariye’s son
The ex-governor's son is being prosecuted by the EFCC.
Ex-governor’s son re-arraigned for alleged money laundering
The total sum in question is about N1.5 billion.
Infant, nine others killed in Plateau violence
Those killed include five women, four men and an infant.
Former Immigration boss, seven others eye Dariye’s seat
The contestants include former Immigration comptroller-general David Paradang.
Ex-governor’s son docked for alleged N1.5 billion money laundering
The defendant sometime in 2013 allegedly failed to report a cash transaction to the tune of N1.5 billion.
Why corruption trials of 16 ex-governors linger in Nigerian courts since 2007
Endless appeals have slowed down the wheels of justice in the cases
Alleged N1.162 billion fraud: Ex-Governor Dariye closes case
Mr. Dariye closed his case after calling 16 defence witnesses.
Alleged N1.1 billion fraud: Ex-governor Dariye begs court to adjourn trial
Mr. Dariye is facing a 21-count charge of money laundering and diversion of state ecological fund.
