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Former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku Arrested for N27bn Fraud
Former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud. His arrest occurred early Friday at his Abuja residence, following a covert investigation into financial misconduct during his eight-year tenure, which ended in 2023.
Sources indicate Ishaku was detained after failing to provide satisfactory explanations for the financial irregularities. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest but offered no further comments.
Reports suggest that at least 15 charges have been filed against Ishaku, and he is expected to be arraigned in court soon as the agency compiles evidence against him. His arrest coincides with ongoing investigations into former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who faces allegations of embezzling N80.2 billion.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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