The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has returned home after being released from Kuje prison. Bello was received by his successor, Usman Ododo and his followers on Friday in Lokoja. In a video circulating online, Ododo and his followers were seen jubilating over Bello’s return. On Thursday, Justice MaryAnne Anenih of the … Read more
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
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum. Justice Anenih had on December 10 refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial … Read more
Riding high on his recent bail victory at the Federal High Court, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello is set to begin a new legal battle for bail this morning at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Bello, who faces charges of public trust violations by the Economic and Financial … Read more
The embattled immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has threatened to sue people behind an online media over alleged fake report targeted at causing a strained relationship between him and President Bola Tinubu. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Michael Ohiare, on Sunday in Abuja. The … Read more
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, granted the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. This was after the former governor had pleaded not guilty to the 19-count charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello … Read more
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to the alleged ₦80 billion fraud levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, remanded the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello in Kuje Correctional Centre pending his bail application. Justice Maryann Anenih also adjourned hearing in the N110bn money laundering case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to January 29 and 30 and February … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, refused to grant a bail application filed by the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying it was filed prematurely. Justice Maryann Anenih, while delivering the ruling said, having been filed when the 1st defendant was neither in custody nor before the court, this instant application … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, declined to allow the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arraign the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in the absence of his lawyers. Bello was scheduled to enter his plea before trial Justice Emeka Nwite, on another 19-count charge that bordered … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will on Thursday (today) arraign the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Bello will be docked before trial Justice Emeka Nwite, on a 19-count charge that borders on alleged N80.2 billion fraud. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned to December 10 for a ruling on the bail application by the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bello had pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. … Read more
Former lawmaker, who represented Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has mocked the immediate past governor of the state, Yahaya Bello following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation … Read more
The 16-count criminal charges brought against the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others were read to the defendants before Justice Maryann Anenih. They all denied the allegations, which included the fraudulent conversion of ₦110 billion for personal use. Bello, the first defendant in the case, vehemently denied the charges as they … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama. Bello is set to enter a plea to a 16-count charge linked to his alleged involvement in a ₦110 billion fraud. The former governor’s whereabouts had … 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
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, following his voluntary appearance at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed Bello’s detention to journalists, stating that the former governor was taken into custody by the Commission’s … 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 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, plans to visit its Abuja headquarters. Bello is facing multiple charges of money laundering, including allegations of laundering N80 billion and an additional 16 counts involving over N110 billion. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sought an adjournment in the new case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, stating that the 30-day window for the previously issued summons is still active. The EFCC also granted administrative bail to Bello’s co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, praying the court … Read more