Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello released after meeting ₦500m bail conditions. Bello’s release followed a Federal High Court ruling granting bail on Friday. He faces EFCC charges including conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, and property theft. Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after fulfilling bail conditions set … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, will be arraigned in court on Wednesday to face charges of alleged financial fraud and misconduct during his tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday regarding allegations leveled against him by the anti-graft agency. Bello arrived at the EFCC office in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by his legal team. This follows a November 14 hearing where the EFCC requested … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, of the charges that led to his removal from office in 2019. This ruling comes nearly six years after Onnoghen was suspended by former President Muhammadu Buhari, just 29 days before the presidential election. decision to suspend Onnoghen … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued a fresh summons to Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, over allegations of criminal breach of trust and unlawful possession of property. The court, presided over by Justice Maryann E. Anenih, has ordered Bello to appear on November 14, 2024. The charges stem … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ikeja High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court also directed that Emefiele’s co-defendant, Henry Omoile, be held at Kirikiri Prison, both awaiting … Read more
Ex-CBN Governor, Emefiele Arrives Lagos Court For Arraignment. Allegations include arbitrary allocation of billions in foreign exchange without proper bidding. EFCC accuses Emefiele of corruption during his tenure, violating the Corrupt Practices Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, currently grappling with various challenges, made an appearance at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an FCT High Court on Wednesday admitted the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele to bail in the sum of N300 million. Justice Hamza Muazu also ordered Emefiele to produce two sureties in like sum. Muazu ordered that the sureties must have certificates of occupancy and titles of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke will on Monday appear before a Southwark Crown Court judge to answer bribery charges and allegations of corruption from the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). Recall that the embattled Diezani had earlier this month appeared before a Westminster Magistrate Court, from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bola Tinubu Government has submitted a warrant of arrest and request for the urgent extradition of the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Allison-Madueke. This online media platform gathered that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), submitted the request to the Crown Prosecution Services … Read more