The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Thursday admitted former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, to bail in the sum of N150M in the alleged N27 billion fraud brought against him by the federal government. Justice Sylvanus Oriji granted the former governor bail with two sureties in the same amount. However, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku for fraud. Ishaku was arraigned alongside a former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja. The duo … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed at least 15 charges against former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, following his arrest in Abuja on Friday, September 27. The charges, primarily focused on fraud, embezzlement, and criminal breach of trust, revolve around an alleged ₦27 billion fraud during Ishaku’s time in office from 2015 … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, over his alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to sources, Ishaku is facing 15 charges, including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds. His arrest is part of the EFCC’s … Read more
Governor Ishaku has approved the sum of N2 billion for the purchase of cars for himself. This is coming barely 18 days to the end of his tenure. According to reports, the approval was made during the last State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by Mr Ishaku. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darius Ishaku, the … Read more
Atiku has arrived at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja for a PDP event honoring new and returning governors elected on the platform of the opposition party. The event is expected to bring together chieftains of the party drawn from across its various regions, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and Acting Chairman of the PDP … Read more
Daisy Danjuma has been extoled on her brithday ceremony by various Nigerian Politician. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Daisy Danjuma, a well-known socialite, politician, and businesswoman, celebrated her 70th birthday at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos On. Saturday, August 6, 2022. The event had all the hallmarks of a high … Read more
Drama As PDP Delegates Stone, Chases Away Governor, Deputy At Primaries. This comes shortly after the state Governor’s convoy drove into the arena but was not allowed to stop as the delegates started stoning the convoy insisting that they did not want to talk to the governor and leadership of the party. EDITOR’S PICK JUST … Read more
After two bombings in four days, the Taraba state governor Darius Ishaku orders ‘Operation Stop And Search’ in the state ….The Governor directed the Ministry of Urban Planning and Environment to ensure that hawkers and traders who have establish mini markets at unapproved places in the state capital to evacuate those areas forthwith or have … Read more
Real Reason I Left PDP For APC – Bwacha EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Taraba South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Emmanuel Bwacha, said he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to escape the “apparent persecution” of the state governor, Darius Ishaku. Bwacha, who was … Read more
Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has disappeared for over 80 days. This has led to tension and unrest in the state. Darius left Jalingo since December 19 2019 to Abuja after presenting the 2020 budget to the State’s House of Assembly, without transferring power to his deputy. The opposition in the state have found … Read more
The government of Taraba state has employed the services of local hunters to curb the activities of bandits in the state. The state Governor Darius Ishaku, noted that the initiative was yielding positive result in the bid to curb the activities of bandits in the state. Ishaku disclosed this at the Galla Night organised by … Read more