Gabriel Suswam

October 4, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari calls Leah Sharibu’s mum; Dogara, Suswam secure PDP House of Reps and Senate tickets | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has called the mother of Leah Sharibu, the last of the 110 Dapchi school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in February, Rebecca, consoled with the family and “assured the parents that the Federal Government would do its utmost best for the safety and security... Read More

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November 3, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 3rd of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Germany’s Angela Merkel tops Forbes list of most powerful women EFCC detains former Benue governor, Suswam [The Sexuality Blog] Why is Nicki Minaj staying silent on her brother’s rape case?

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November 2, 2017

EFCC detains former Benue governor, Suswam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday detained a former Governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam. Suswam was detained over his alleged role in the disbursement of N23bn which emanated from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said Suswam who was invited by the commission was still in custody at... Read More

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Former governor, Suswam, arraigned on fresh charges

The Federal Government at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, arraigned former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, on a fresh 32-count charge of fraud. The former governor was arraigned alongside two others, Omadachi Oklobia, a former finance commissioner in the state and Jeneth Aluga, a former accountant general of Benue. The three... Read More

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DSS releases ex-gov Suswam on self recognition

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday released former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam on self recognition. Suswam had been in detention since February 25 for alleged illegal possession of firearms and corruption. [Read Also: WHY WE WILL CONTINUE TO DETAIN SUSWAM – DSS] Suswam is standing trial before an Abuja Federal High Court over... Read More

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PDP calls for unconditional release of Lamido, Suswam, Aliyu

by Azeez Adeniyi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee has called for unconditional release of the former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido. The PDP made the call in a statement issued by Dayo Adeyeye, the National Publicity Secretary of the Committee on Monday in Abuja. The party said it has been... Read More

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Why EFCC will continue to lose its cases – Fayose

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the continue detention of former Governors of Benue and Niger States, Mr Gabriel Suswam and Dr Babangida Aliyu. In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Friday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said their detention showed the... Read More

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Why we will continue to detain Suswam – DSS

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said it would not release former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam because he has failed to cooperate with investigators. In a statement by its spokesperson, Tony Opuiyo, the DSS said Suswam’s continued detention was legal. “The case of former Governor of Benue State,... Read More

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N9.7bn SURE-P fraud: DSS refuses to produce Suswam in court again

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of the State Security (DSS) to produce a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam in court on May 11. Suswam and two others were accused of allegedly diverting N9.7 billion SURE-P funds. Suswam who was supposed to appear before the court on Tuesday was, however,... Read More

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Order my release from DSS custody, Suswam urges court

Former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam on Tuesday begged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order his release from the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS). Suswam has been in custody of the DSS for the past 35 days. Suswam, through his lawyer, Mr. Joseph Daudu, SAN, prayed the court to enforce his fundamental... Read More

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Money laundering: DSS refuses to produce Suswam in court

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday refused to produce a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Suswam has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for money laundering. The governor has been in the custody of the DSS over alleged criminal investigations since... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Court orders seizure of copies of Omoni Oboli’s ‘Okafor’s Law’ | NPDC, House of Reps at loggerheads over oil spill | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Customs intercept N242.6m smuggled drugs – YNaija FG charges ex-gov Suswam, 2 other for diversion of N9.8bn SURE-P, police funds – YNaija Sacrifices of gallant soldiers must not be forgotten – Adesina – YNaija No one harmed in INEC headquarter’s fire – Director – YNaija Court orders seizure... Read More

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FG charges ex-gov Suswam, 2 other for diversion of N9.8bn SURE-P, police funds

The Federal Government on Monday accused a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam and two other of the diversion of N9.79bn police reform programme and Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme funds. Suswam allegedly committed the crime between 2012 and 2015 while he was governor of Benue State. He was charged with 32 fraud and... Read More

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DSS probes ex-gov Suswam’s link with militant leader

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Security (DSS) has started probing former governor Benue state, Gabriel Suswam for his alleged link with a militia leader, Terwaze Akwazza (a.k.a Gana), The Nation reports. Suswam was recently arrested by the DSS after recovery of some guns, ammunition, and 45 keys of “exotic” cars from two vehicles... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Xenophobia: Militants threaten to attack MTN, Shoprite, others | EFCC briefs Senate on 47 SUVs seized from ex-perm sec | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Buhari approves private investments in refineries – YNaija FG refusing to embark on developmental projects in Rivers – Wike – YNaija Xenophobia: Militants threaten to attack MTN, Shoprite, others – YNaija AGF urges National Assembly to pass whistleblower bill – YNaija Over 5,000 Nigerian girls still prostituting... Read More

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February 26, 2017

BREAKING: DSS discover weapons in cars belonging to former Benue gov., Suswam

by Dolapo Adelana The Department of State Services have impounded vehicles belonging to a former governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam. According to a statement by Tony Opuiyo for the service, the security agency said it discovered various weapons and other documents inside the boot of the cars. Read full statement below: The Department of State... Read More

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N3.1bn: CJ orders judge to continue case against Suswam

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Ibrahim Auta, has returned the corruption case file of a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, to Justice A.R. Mohammed and ordered him to continue presiding over the case. This is contained in a statement released on Friday by the Head of Media and Publicity,... Read More

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November 10, 2015

Former Benue Governor, Gabriel Suswam granted (very) expensive bail

A former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has been granted bail by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Suswam was arraigned on Tuesday, November 10, before the court on a 9-count charge of fraud and corruption. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is prosecuting Suswam over crimes he allegedly committed while serving as a governor.... Read More

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November 9, 2015

‘As governor, there’s no way you won’t step on toes’ – Gabriel Suswam

Former Governor Gabriel Suswam of Benue, says he did not steal government money, neither did he siphon money from the state. Suswam, who is on trial over money laundering and embezzlement, said on Sunday that he’s not a thief nor a criminal. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service organised for him at the Holy Ghost Catholic... Read More

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‘The permanent thing in life is change’ – Is Benue governor trying to tell us something?

by Kolapo Olapoju In Nigeria’s political sphere, it’s very (very) imperative to read between the lines, if you don’t want to be taken by surprise all the time. Benue state governor, Gabriel Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party may be trying to subtly pass a message… After contesting and losing the Benue North-East Senatorial seat,... Read More

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Opinion: Why Benue people must embrace change

by Adams Abonu As Benue awaits the dawn of change to rise across her horizon, liberating her from the reign of darkness that is fading into a glorious morning, Benue people are implored to embrace this change for the sake of posterity. The choice before the good people of Benue State as the April gubernatorial... Read More

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Opinion: What went wrong for Gov. Suswam in Benue

by Ushakuma Anenga The ousting of Akume looked like victory for Suswam but it wasn’t long before Akume came calling. It’s no longer news that Governor Gabriel Suswam lost his bid to represent Benue north-east senatorial district at the senate. He was defeated by the incumbent senator, Chief Barnabas Gemade in a keenly contested election.... Read More

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January 22, 2015

Jonathan is the best candidate to move the nation forward – David Mark

by Iyobosa Omoregie According to the Senate President, David Mark, President Goodluck Jonathan is the best man to move the nation forward. Mark made the comments at the zonal campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Oturkpo, Benue State, on Thursday, January 22, saying: “Jonathan remains the best that can move the nation forward.”... Read More

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November 24, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Even Tukur wants NASS invasion probed | #ThatAwkwardMoment when Maurice Iwu calls for credible elections | Yup, APC will sue DSS over office raid | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Even Tukur wants NASS invasion probed. Vanguard Who will emerge Atiku’s running mate? Vanguard Yup, APC will sue DSS over office raid. Punch Presidency rates GEJ high… too high, maybe. Premium Times Taraba Speaker, Josiah Sabo... Read More

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October 26, 2014

Pres. Jonathan meets with Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu during Christian Pilgrimage to Israel (See Photos)

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan, earlier today, met with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netayahu in his office in Jerusalem, Israel. The president had earlier on his trip visited the Wailing Wall, Mount Tabor and other historical sites in the company of the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ayo Oritsejafor;... Read More

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October 14, 2014

It’s not gonna’ happen: No @PDPNigeria governor will join the @APCNigeria – Suswam

by Laila Ibrahim The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have countered statements attributed to the Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwsso indicating that two more rival governors are getting ready to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ruling party responded today through Governor Gabriel Suswam, the Benue State Governor who paid a visit to President... Read More

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September 24, 2014

Season of endorsements: Suswam says no contest for David Mark

by Godwin Akanfe As the 2015 general election approaches, Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, has said that Senator David Mark remains the choice candidate for the Benue South Senatorial district. Speaking on Tuesday, at the public presentation of a book: “Suswam, Politics and governance in Benue State”, in Abuja, the governor said the Benue South Senatorial... Read More

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September 11, 2014

Suswam makes up with Akume

by Aper Draonel Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has called on George Akume, the former governor of the state for reconciliation. The two governors have been at logerheads since 2007 when Suswam took over governorship of the state, with Akume moving with his supporters out of the PDP into the ACN which later merged with... Read More

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What court order? Benue Police refuses to release jailed publisher over ‘defamation of governor’

by Mayowa Aboah The police in Benue have disobeyed a court ruling to release the publisher of the monthly independent Power Steering magazine, Oga Tom Uhia, over an alleged defamation of state governor, Gabriel Suswam. Uhia was charged last Wednesday with five counts of criminal conspiracy, injurious falsehood, and defamation of character. After the preliminary... Read More

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Benue crisis: Fulani herdsmen kill 22 people in Suswam’s village

by Adeola Balogun Barely 3 days after the Governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam, escaped an attack by Fulani mercenaries by the whiskers, his hometown has been ransacked by the mercenaries. The governor’s village at Anyii in the Logo Local Government Area of the state was invaded by the marauders who are said to have killed... Read More

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