Suntai, has travelled to dubai with wives of the 16 local government. One of my very favorite books the color of law was written by him, and he does not disappoint. Wife of former taraba state governor late danbaba suntai set to. The governors wife who was a book presenter stated this at a book launch at command guest house banquet hall, kaduna state. His excellency, the executive governor of taraba state, arc darius dickson ishaku has. Molly kilete, abuja the inspectorgeneral of police igp, mohammed adamu, has ordered a probe into the raid of the home of the taraba state governor, darius ishaku, by police operatives in abuja. There are rumours the wife of former taraba state governor, late. However, despite the long list, the major contenders are the incumbent governor, darius ishaku of the peoples democratic party, pdp. Herdsmen kill man, wife, two children in taraba punch. It is nearly four years now since former taraba state governor danbaba suntai, a pharmacist, survived an air crash in the suburb of yola, the adamawa state capital, in which he was the pilot. The governor s wife is a reflection of the distribution of good and bad within us. Aug 25, 20 worried that the acting governor might decide to take over power, mr.
The governor s wife follows former louisiana governor edwin edwards and his 34yearold wife, trina, as they redefine a new normal in the new south. An assessment of the response to the hivaids pandemic in taraba. The former governor was seriously injured when his selfpiloted plane crashed in yola, adamawa state on october 25th, 2012. The former governor became critically ill after he crashed an helicopter in 2012 while he was still.
He is elected as executive governor of taraba state on the platform of the peoples. Hauwa is said to have remarried his sweetheart and a younger bridegroom, haliru saad malami, aka san turakin malumfashi, who is the chief executive officer, itban global resources ltd. The wife of taraba state governor anna darius has expressed concern over rate of drug abuse among young people and genderbased violence against women and girls in the state. In 2014, elrufai won the gubernatorial primaries of the all progressives congress for kaduna state and was declared the partys candidate for the april 2015 governorship election. The braindamaged governor managed to mumble a few words during the swearing in ceremony of his new cabinet members. This is a list of administrators and governors of taraba state, nigeria. Edwin edwards, now 85 years old and still dubbed the king of louisiana, shocked the state and his family when he married trina grimes scott, a woman 50 years his junior. Governor danbaba suntais speech in jalingo, taraba during swearing in of new cabinet members the is the first live video of taraba state governor danbaba suntai since his plane crashed in october 2012. He was in the company of his beloved wife her excellency barr mrs anna. Governor ishakus last official function on taraba soil was the presentation of the 2019 budget estimate to the taraba state house of assembly, shortly before christmas. The former governor of taraba state, late danbaba d suntais wife, hauwa suntai is set to marry young millionaire according to hausa news platform, rariya. Taraba, abia killings signs of inefficiency, irresponsibility.
A few weeks back, giwa was laid to rest at his hometown, takum, leaving behind a wife and three children. It is also an attempt to restore some of the former governor s reputation after being convicted on racketeering charges. The governor s wife is a hardeyed look at the intersection of the political and the personal, at the perils of trusting even those closest to us, and the collateral damage of our highest aspirations. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. She is married to darius dickson ishaku, the governor of taraba state. Taraba state governor allegedly slaps nigerian man for. The former govrrnor late suntai became incapacitated when his selfpiloted plane crashed in yola, adamawa state on october 25, 2012. Even though this book is a little long, it is not boring and it does not lag at all. In a message delivered on his behalf by a federal government delegation, president buhari said, i am sorry to know about the sad. According to the texas governors website, cecilia abbott is someone who reminds us all that the american dream is alive and well in texas. Jan 01, 2012 the governors wife is another great read by mark gimenez. Aug 14, 2019 andrew edaile, middle, with olubunmi edaile, wife of murdered police inspector mark edaile family members of inspector mark edaile, one of the police officers murdered by soldiers of the 93 battalion in taraba state last week, have demanded answers to some questions, as they called for justice and a thorough probe. Igp orders probe into police raid on abuja home of taraba gov. Ishaku, ortom disagree over commission of inquiry in abujatension heightened as taraba governor, darius ishaku and his benue state counterpart, samuel ortom on wednesday in abuja disagreed over the setting up of a commission of inquiry by the federal government to look into the protracted jukuntiv crisis in taraba.
Although the governors wife features in the novel, the story is not really about her, hence i question the title. Hawwa suntai, wife of former governor of taraba state, the late danbaba danfulani suntai sets to remarry barely two years after the death of first husband, release pre wedding pictures. Governor ishaku finally returns to taraba after over 80. Taraba state was created out of the former gongola state on 27 august 1991 by the. Ailing taraba governor, danbaba suntai, poses with wife s twin babies suntai in germany with his wife and the twin babies a picture exclusively received by premium times of taraba state s ailing governor in germany, danbaba suntai, and his wife, hauwa, posing with their new twin babies, has surfaced online. This is the first mark gimenez book i have read, and i wont be rushing out to buy another. Former taraba state first lady hauwa suntai set to wed. His impeachment move comes after allegations of gross misconduct against him. Hauwa suntai, wife of former governor of taraba state, the late danbaba danfulani suntai, has remarried two years after the death of her first husband. Governors wife launches campaign against gender based violence in taraba state. The dotting wife presented her husband with a bouquet of flowers, teddy bears and fed him chocolates. He was elected as executive governor of taraba state, nigeria running for the peoples democratic party pdp in april 2007, and was sworn in on 29 may 2007.
The taraba state house of assembly on thursday removed the states deputy governor. Wife of late taraba governor, hauwa suntai marries. Speaking in a similar vein, the taraba state governor maintained that his antigrazing law was not the cause of the killings being perpetrated by the herdsmen in the state. Ibrahim idris has no right to direct us benue, taraba and.
Brain damaged taraba governor, suntai being flown home by. Wife of former taraba state governor, late danbaba suntai set to. Hauwa suntai, the wife of danbaba was delivered of a set of twin. The governors wife by mark gimenez nook book ebook. Local government retirees and deceased retirees next of kin in taraba state, smile to the bank. Controversy over taraba governors absence from the state. Wife of late taraba governor who died in a plane crash set. The governor, who left the state for 87 days, bowed to pressures and returned on thursday last week, the. You remember the former governor of taraba state who was seriously injured when his selfpiloted plane crashed in yola, adamawa state on october 25, 2012. And for all the hardbitten grittiness of this book, harvey is capable of writing with touching tenderness. The project is in collaboration with centre for advocacy for persons living with disabilities and tolaram charity foundation. State comes alive with governors return the nation nigeria. Abubakar has been kicked out of the deputy governors seat in taraba state. Darius dickson ishaku, fnia, fnitp born 30 july 1954 is a nigerian architect, urban planner, university lecturer and political figure.
Olufunsho amosun, wife of ogun state governor, mrs. Today, destiny has crowned this ever dynamic leader. Aptly christened natures gift to the nation, taraba state is a reservoir of natural resources capable of promoting the storied greatness of the nation if carefully harnessed. Hauwa, the wife of former governor of taraba state, late danbaba d suntai who died from brain injury after crashing a private helicopter a few years ago, has reportedly found love again and is about to get married. Taraba state deputy governor impeached sani abubakar. The wedding bell is ringing again for the wife of former taraba state governor, late danbaba suntai, hauwa suntai. Taraba state is back to life once again, following the return of governor darius ishaku. Pages in category governors of taraba state the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Rather, he said the law remained one of the solutions to end the unwarranted massacre of lawabiding people in the state.
Governors wife foundation to provide 500 amputees with. Aug 12, 2019 the peoples democratic party pdp governors forum has condemned the killing of three policemen and a civilian by men of the nigerian army in taraba state, describing it as signs of. Governor darius ishaku on thursday returned to jalingo the taraba state capital, after spending 87 days outside the state. The governor s wife offers a voyeuristic look at the maydecember relationship, the nature of which is underscored by comments about trina s youth and interest in the edwin family s wealth. Police, extaraba acting governor knows whereabout of my missing husband wife of taraba abducted igbo businessman alleges.
Darius dickson ishaku on thursday returned to a rousing welcome in taraba after undergoing medical treatment following injuries he sustained from a. Taraba state this year has a long list of governorship candidates, including females. Jolly nyame was the governor of taraba state from may 1999 to may 2007 under the auspices of the ruling party, the peoples democratic party. Exgovernors wife marries another manphotos dammylink. Monica ugwuanyi, wife of enugu state governor, mrs.
The ceremony was attended by other governors, political associates, family members and friends. President muhammadu buhari on thursday conveyed his deepest condolences to the family of alhaji garba umar, a former governor of taraba state, following the death of his wife, hajiya hadiza garba umar. Taraba state government has said the state governor, darius ishaku, is a governor for all citizens of the state as against some insinuations that he is a jukun governor. Darius ishaku, taraba state governor related news governor darius ishaku of taraba state has directed workers on grade level 1 to 12 to stay at home for two weeks to check the spread of covid 19. He subsequently successfully defended his victory at the supreme court which cleared any doubt of his victory. The deputy governor of niger state, alhaji ahmed mohammed ketso led the niger state governments delegation on a visit to kutigi town to inspect and ascertain the level of damage caused by the fire inferno that engulfed the town as a result of a collision between two tankers yesterday. The event was led by his wife and senator emmanuel.
The governors wife by michael harvey, paperback barnes. Every time the reader turns the page and thinks he knows what hes going to encounter, theres harvey waiting to wallop him with a sandbag. Oct 04, 2012 oct 4, 2012 taraba state deputy governor impeached sani abubakarthe deputy governor of taraba state, mr sani danladi abubakar has been impeached. Cecilia abbott is the current first lady of texas who has been in the office since january 20, 2015, as her husband greg abbott succeeded rick perry as governor of texas. Photos from the wedding of taraba state governors son. Taraba state was created out of the former gongola state on 27 august 1991 by the military government of general ibrahim babangida. In the latest installment in michael harveys beloved michael. These are certainly not the best of times for reverend jolly nyame, the governor of taraba state. The wedding bell is ringing again for the wife of former taraba state governor, hauwa suntai. The governor s wife is another great read by mark gimenez. As danbaba suntai, taraba state former governor bows out. Hauwa, the wife of former governor of taraba state, late danbaba d suntai who died from brain injury after crashing a private helicopter a few years ago. Taraba state was created on august 27th, 1991 out of the defunct gongola state. Taraba governors wife decries genderbased violence, drug.
Taraba governor suntai departs new york for nigeria p. Hauwa suntai set to wed young millionaire, see their pre. Mambila beverages production company limited launched its products. Former governor of taraba state, danbaba suntai, his wife, hauwa and their children spent valentines day together. The taraba state chapter of the all progressives congress apc has threatened to explore legal options against the state governor, darius ishaku, staying in abuja for the past 54 days, since leaving the state on december 22, 2019. The governor of nigerstate, governors office, no 1, shehu. Why taraba governor works from abuja aide sahara reporters. Wife of taraba governor express worry over the deteriorating. Before her husband was elected governor in 2007, she was a lecturer with the college of education, jalingo. Brain damaged taraba governor, suntai being flown home by wife and governor jang to stop inauguration of acting governor the people of taraba state are in for a shocker on sunday afternoon when. The party also said it would explore options to compel the governor to return to the state. Governor darius dickson ishaku of the pdp won the april 11, 2016 governorship election.
Apc threatens legal action against taraba governor over. Gov ishaku explains absence from taraba taraba state governor, darius ishaku, said he has committed no offence that is worth impeachment as the governor of taraba state. Oct 23, 20 finally, a sitcom with an 86yearold leading man. Religion, politics and power in northern nigeria, ibadan. Nyame paid n450 million for a n16 million contract. Wife of executive governor taraba state government. According to them, the award was premised on the fact that the governors wives had become part of the democratic team providing grassroots development. In fact, he managed to breeze into town to perform the function after a long absence from the state. Photos from the wedding of taraba state governor s son over the weekend, david, the son of taraba state governor, dickson ishaku, got married to his hearthrob, dorcas, in jalingo, the state capital. Tambuwal, ambode, 7 other govs wives for 2018 mvgw awards. Happy birthday to governor suntai of taraba state happy birthday to governor suntai of taraba state on august 4.
August 28, 20 governor danbaba suntais wife dissolves taraba state cabinet over husbands mental state over 72 hours after her husband returns from the united states of america where hes being receiving mental health treatment for the past 10 months, the wife of the braininjured governor has purportedly dissolved his entire cabinet. President buhari saddened by the death of ex taraba governors wife, hadiza umar. After the visit, the country and taraba state would work out a memorandum of understanding for a lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. Danbaba danfulani suntai 30 june 1961 28 june 2017 was a nigerian pharmacist and politician. During his funeral, the taraba state governor confirmed what sylvanus taught me. Cecilia abbott biography wife of governor greg abbott. Dambaba suntai, who survived an air crash at the yola airport in 2012, is dead. Sunday sabo, his wife and two children were killed in a yet another surprise attack by fulani herdsmen who came at about 2am.
In november 2011 another permanent secretary in taraba state ministry of finance told the court that the former gov. The foundation of the wife of taraba state governor, barrister anna darius ishaku, will provide artificial limbs to 500 amputees across the state. Gov ishaku explains absence from taraba leadership newspaper. He never fully recovered from the injury of the plane crash in october 2012. The state s first lady led protesters over abuse against women at the state s arm of government in the petition, they demanded an end to the recurring phenomenon of violence against the girl child and other genderbased violence. Danbaba suntai later died in his home while undergoing rehabilitation for brain injuries he sustained from a plane crash. Wife of former taraba state governor late danbaba suntai. Former taraba state first lady, hauwa suntai is allegedly set to wed a young millionaire following the death of her husband 2 years ago. Christian reformed church of christ in nigeria hospital, takum, taraba state. Late governor of taraba state, danbaba suntais wife sets. Buhari mourns death of extaraba governors wife infotrust news.
Violent conflict in taraba state world watch monitor. Hauwa suntai, the widow of the late former governor of taraba state, danbaba suntai, has reverted to islam and married a katsinaborn businessman, haliru saad malami, aka san turakin malumfashi. Its more about american politics in general, with no depth of feeling coming through in any of the main characters. He spoke yesterday at the university of ibadan during the launch of a book. Few hours ago, 20 out of 24 members of the state house of assembly voted in support of his impeachment. It chronicled the lives of former louisiana governor, edwin edwards, his third wife trina edwards and their family. Anna mbasughun darius ishaku, wife of the taraba state governor was born on the 24 th of august, 1957. Taraba governors wife vows to fight genderbased violence against. Pdf taraba state has one of the highest hivaids prevalence rate in north eastern nigeria. Suntais wife, brother, and some commissioners loyal to him in taraba approached governor jonah jang of plateau state to bankroll the return of suntai in a grand style that would be designed to hoodwink the public. Why war games suspension is a huge concession for u. Wife of taraba state governor, anna ishaku, has restated her.
The wife of late danbaba suntai has a reason to be happy again as she is settling down to a second marriage after the death of her husband who succumbed to injuries he had years after a plane he was flying crashed. The first lady and wife of the taraba state governor, hajiya hauwa d. In his response, ambassador brill promised to facilitate the visit of belarusian experts to taraba state to further study the critical areas of technical assistance that the state would require. The governors wife, hajiya hauwa danbaba danfulani suntai is a graduate of the university of maiduguri, borno, her home state. President buhari saddened by the death of extaraba. The biggest player, history, is least mentioned but is the most powerful driving force. Taraba governors wife leads council chairmens wives to.
These are certainly not the best of times for mrs hauwa, wife of taraba states ailing governor, danbaba suntai. He is a member of the peoples democratic party and the governor of taraba state. As he prepares to vacate the coveted seat at government house in jalingo, nyame, who has ruled the. Why taraba governor works from abuja aide ishaku has been away from the state for about two months, leading to calls for his impeachment. She finds that meaning in assisting a doctor in the colonias along the border.
Ailing taraba governor, danbaba suntai, poses with wifes. A high court of the federal capital territory on wednesday ordered the refund of monies diverted by former taraba state governor, jolly nyame, after sentencing him to 14 years in prison. A report by saharareporters indicates that the governor of taraba state, darius ishaku, has returned to jalingo, the state capital, after spending more than 80 days in abuja. Each character is carefully constructed with enough attention paid to detail to ensure the seamless flow of the story without compromising on the suspense. The former governor was charged by the economic and financial crimes commission for allegedly diverting n1.
She hails from vandeikya local government area of benue state and is married with 5 children. The wife of the late governor dambaba suntai of taraba state who died in 2017, after being involved in a plane crash is set to the wed younger mansuntai. Sep 12, 2017 mama taraba is senator aisha alhassan, the current minister of women affairs in the muhammadu buhari cabinet, and arguably the most influential female politician in taraba state today. The widow of late governor of taraba state, hauwa suntai has remarried two years after the death of her husband, danbaba suntai. Wife of taraba based businessman chief uche obi who was kidnapped in jalingo, mrs chika obi has called on president muhammadu buhari and the inspector general. The first consultative meeting by north eastern state governors took place in the gombe state government house. Why i stayed away from taraba for 87 days, by gov ishaku. Governor suntais wife dissolves taraba state cabinet over. Photo of tonto dikeh to release book about crashed marriage just like toke makinwa. Latest news about taraba state in nigeria today 9th april 2020. Governor darius dickson ishaku of the pdp won the april 11, 2016 governorship election and went on to win the rerun elections. Anna ishaku, wife of taraba state governor, has spearheaded a protest against genderbased violence in the state. Darius dickson ishaku the executive governor of taraba state and captain of the rescue team.
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