The Digest:
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has confidently asserted that President Bola Tinubu does not need to campaign in the state ahead of the 2027 elections, claiming there is “no opposition here.” Speaking at a rally supporting Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo’s second-term bids...
The Digest:
A high-stakes legal battle that pits a suspended senator against powerful political figures is set to unfold in an Abuja courtroom. The trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on six counts of cybercrime, stemming from her public allegations of an assassination plot by Senate...
The Digest:
Former Kogi State Deputy Governor Edward Onoja has revealed that ex-Governor Yahaya Bello promised him the governorship succession but unexpectedly switched support to Usman Ododo just before the primaries. Rooted in the Storm.
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Onoja stated that Bello consistently...
The Digest:
In a strategic move for political unity and development, former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello urged newly elected lawmaker Hassan Shado to back Governor Usman Ododo’s leadership. His message reflects ongoing party loyalty and the need for cohesion in Kogi State’s governance.
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The Digest:
In a significant legal development, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, had his request to travel abroad for medical treatment rejected by the Federal High Court. Despite his ongoing corruption trials, the court found insufficient evidence to support his application.
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The Digest:
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has rejected former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's request to travel abroad for medical attention. The ruling came after the court determined it could not act on the application as Bello's passport was not in its custody.
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The trial of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello for alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering has taken a dramatic turn. During court proceedings on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opposed Bello’s application to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment...