Lengthy Jail Sentence for Former Nigerian Governor

Former Taraba State governor Jolly Nyame has been sentenced to 14 years for misappropriation of funds while in office, without the option of a fine. Nyame served as governor from May 1999 to May 2007.

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Jolly Nyame, former Taraba State governor

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