After nearly 20 years of being out of operations, the Adogo airstrip in Kogi state is set to undergo a significant transformation. Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, recently announced plans by the state government to upgrade the Adogo airstrip into an international cargo airport. The...
Allegations of bribery and corruption have surfaced against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as leaked WhatsApp chats purportedly reveal his plot to bribe judges with wads of dollar bills.
The scandal, reported by Sahara Reporters, implicates Bello, who has been accused by the Economic...
In response to allegations of misappropriation of public funds by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, his media office released a statement refuting the claims.
The statement, issued during a press conference on April 23, 2024, addressed accusations that Bello withdrew cash from the state...
Amidst the legal tussle between Governor Yahaya Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the American International School of Abuja has made a significant refund of $760,910.84, which was part of the $845,852 allegedly deposited by Bello to cover the educational expenses of...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of withdrawal to discontinue an appeal against an order of a Kogi High Court restraining the agency from arresting Yahaya Bello, the former governor of the state. This decision, announced on April 22, has sent shockwaves...
Ibrahim Magu, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), unveiled a startling exchange he had with former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, shedding light on the murky depths of Nigerian politics.
During a candid discussion with select editors in Abuja, Magu disclosed...
Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleges that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello withdrew $720,000 from state funds to pay his child's school fees in advance.
Speaking during an interactive session with media executives in Abuja...
The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, finds himself at the center of attention as he faces a 19-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello's readiness to confront these charges was underscored by his legal team's appearance in the...
In a tragic incident that shook the community of Aloma in Kogi State, multiple lives were lost in a horrific accident on Sunday morning. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred in front of Aloma Teachers’ College and involved two buses and a trailer.
The collision occurred when a...
The Federal Government has placed Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, on its watchlist, signaling heightened scrutiny of his movements within and outside the country.
Security agencies across Nigeria have been put on alert, with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) specifically...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its pursuit of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, declaring him wanted for alleged financial crimes amounting to a staggering N80.2 billion. The anti-corruption agency's announcement, issued via social media channels, calls...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its efforts to apprehend former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, warning of potential military intervention to ensure his arrest.
Despite facing an arrest warrant and scheduled court arraignment for alleged financial...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and three others to court over alleged involvement in N84 billion money laundering offenses. Alongside Bello, his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu are accused of...
In a chilling incident that unfolded along the Kabba/Obajana/Lokoja Road in Kogi State, gunmen abducted nine travellers in Oshokoshoko last Saturday between 4 pm and 5 pm. The victims, comprising two students, three women, and four men, had embarked on their journey from the Jehovah’s Witness...
Ali Bello, the newly appointed Chief of Staff to Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi, finds himself entangled in a legal battle as he stands trial for money laundering.
Bello, who is a nephew to the immediate former governor, Yahaya Bello, was among the recently announced appointees by Ododo. The...
Today at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo was sworn in as the 5th Executive Governor of Kogi State, marking the dawn of a new era in the state's political landscape.
The inauguration, presided over by Kogi State Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Mejabi, witnessed a...
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