Ajaka apologises to Ex-Gov Bello, calls for unity
Former Kogi State governorship candidate, Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, has publicly apologised to former Governor Yahaya Bello, urging reconciliation, unity, and renewed focus on the progress of Kogi State.
Recall: Senator Natasha thanks INEC for upholding justice, mocks Yahaya Bello
The Senator thanked the Nigerian electoral umpire for upholding justice and constitutionality and refusing to bow to pressures from undemocratic elements both from Kogi and in the Senate.
Alleged Fraud: Ex-Gov Bello’s name not on property documents – Witness
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, opened its case in the N80.2billion money laundering charge it initiated against the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The commission, through its team of lawyers led by Mr. Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, produced […]
On Yahaya Bello: What Does Ododo Really Want?
By YUSHAU SHUAIB My first encounter with Usman Ododo occurred at PRNigeria Centre Abuja office in February 2021 exactly four years ago when he sought strategic communication support for Governor Yahaya Bello’s aspirations. He portrayed a committed and loyal aide, yet I found it peculiar that he never mentioned his own political ambitions. It was through […]
Alleged N110bn fraud: Court adjourns case against ex-Gov Bello, others
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case against former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, until April 3 and April 24.
Alleged N110bn fraud: Court overrules Yahaya Bello as EFCC calls first witness
EFCC alleged that the former governor misused state funds to acquire property including No. 35 Danube Street, Maitama District, Abuja (N950 million),
EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Court adjourns to April 3 as first witness testifies
Court, on Wednesday, adjourned trial in the alleged money laundering case against Yahaya Bello to April 3, 24, and May 6
Yahaya Bello regains freedom after meeting bail conditions
The immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Minimum Custodial Centre in Abuja after fulfilling the bail conditions set by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.
Ex-Gov Bello gets fresh N500m bail from Abuja court
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who has been in prison detention since December 10, on Thursday, secured fresh N500million bail from a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama.
Court denies bail to ex-Kogi Gov, Bello
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting at Maitama, on Tuesday, denied bail to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who has been in detention since November 25. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Maryann Anenih, described as premature and incompetent, the application […]
Yahaya Bello and public solidarity
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, made an appearance at the FCT High Court on Wednesday, November 27
Yahaya Bello: Effiong praises EFCC’s commitment to rule of law
Dr. Joseph Effiong, a public analyst and media entrepreneur, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its steadfast dedication to combating corruption.
EFCC set to arraign Yahaya Bello again over alleged N80.2bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will this morning, arraign the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Yahaya Bello: Court to rule on bail application Dec 10; defendants to remain in EFCC custody
More so, Bello’s lawyer urged the court not to be swayed by EFCC’s claims with regards to a matter not related to the instant charge before it.
Ex-Gov Bello pleads not guilty to 16-count charge
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him. Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other […]
