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2023: Days after Release from Prison, ex-Plateau Gov, Dariye to Run for Senate
Barring any last-minute change, a former governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye, will declare interest to contest the Plateau Central senatorial seat on the platform of the Labour Party (LP). Dariye, former Taraba governor, Jolly Nyame, and three others were, on Monday released from prison three months after their pardon by the Council of…
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Correctional Service: Ex-Govs Dariye, Nyame Still In Our Custody
The Nigeria Correctional Service have confirmed that former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye and his Taraba State counterpart, Jolly Nyame are still in its custody. The former governors were granted pardon along with 157 others by the Council of States five days ago. However, the service says it is awaiting directives from the Attorney…
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Buhari Pardons Former Governors Dariye, Nyame Jailed For Corruption
Buhari Pardons Former Governors Dariye, Nyame Jailed For Corruption The Council of State led by President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the pardon of 159 convicts. These include former Plateau state governor, Joshua Dariye and ex-Governor of Taraba Jolly Nyame. Dariye and Nyame were both jailed for stealing N1.16bn and N1.6bn, respectively. The two former governors,…