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  1. Nationwide Manhunt Intensifies for Wanted Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello

    Nigeria Nationwide Manhunt Intensifies for Wanted Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello

    Former Governor Yahaya Bello remains wanted by the EFCC for alleged embezzlement, prompting a nationwide manhunt. The agency stresses collective responsibility among security forces for his arrest amid public scrutiny. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its...
  2. Federal High Court Denies Yahaya Bello’s Bid to Move ₦80bn Fraud Trial to Kogi

    Nigeria Federal High Court Denies Yahaya Bello’s Bid to Move ₦80bn Fraud Trial to Kogi

    The Federal High Court has declined former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's request to transfer his ₦80.2bn fraud case to Kogi State. The court emphasized that the matter should be resolved in open court due to pending appeals and jurisdictional issues. In a significant judicial decision, the...
  3. Nigerians Puzzled as EFCC Seeks Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria's Aid in Yahaya Bello Case

    Nigeria Nigerians Puzzled as EFCC Seeks Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria's Aid in Yahaya Bello Case

    EFCC seeks INTERPOL help to watch-list Yahaya Bello across North Africa amid money laundering charges. Nigerians are skeptical of international pursuit as Bello evades local arrest. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified efforts to apprehend former Kogi State...
  4. N80.2bn Scandal: Lawyer Applies to Withdraw from Yahaya Bello's Defense

    Nigeria N80.2bn Scandal: Lawyer Applies to Withdraw from Yahaya Bello's Defense

    Senior Advocate of Nigeria seeks withdrawal from Yahaya Bello's N80.2bn fraud case, citing procedural issues and requests for case transfer, amidst repeated court absences. Adeola Adedipe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has moved to withdraw his representation of Yahaya Bello, former Kogi...
  5. Legal Tug-of-War: Yahaya Bello Seeks to Relocate N80.2 Billion Fraud Trial to Kogi

    Nigeria Legal Tug-of-War: Yahaya Bello Seeks to Relocate N80.2 Billion Fraud Trial to Kogi

    Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello seeks transfer of N80.2 billion fraud case from Abuja to Kogi State. EFCC objects, calling it a delay tactic. Bello's whereabouts are unknown despite an arrest warrant. Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to...
  6. Money Laundering Charges: Yahaya Bello’s N80.2 Billion Arraignment Moved to June 27 by Abuja Court

    Nigeria Money Laundering Charges: Yahaya Bello’s N80.2 Billion Arraignment Moved to June 27 by Abuja Court

    A federal high court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello to June 27 due to the absence of EFCC lead counsel Kemi Pinheiro. Bello faces 19 charges, including money laundering and misappropriation of N80.2 billion in public funds. A Federal High Court in...
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    Metro Federal High Court adjourns arraignment of Yahaya Bello to June 27 - Politics Nigeria

    https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-federal-high-court-adjourns-arraignment-of-yahaya-bello-to-june-27/
  8. Nigerians Skeptical as Kogi State Governor Reveals Ambitious Plan for Adogo Airstrip’s International Cargo Transformation

    Nigeria Nigerians Skeptical as Kogi State Governor Reveals Ambitious Plan for Adogo Airstrip’s International Cargo Transformation

    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...
  9. Nigerians Outraged as Sahara Reporters Exposes Leaked Chats Revealing Yahaya Bello's Bribery Plot with Judges

    Nigeria Nigerians Outraged as Sahara Reporters Exposes Leaked Chats Revealing Yahaya Bello's Bribery Plot with Judges

    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...
  10. Nigerians Question Ortom's Moral Authority as He Urges Yahaya Bello to Face EFCC Instead of Hiding

    Nigeria Nigerians Question Ortom's Moral Authority as He Urges Yahaya Bello to Face EFCC Instead of Hiding

    In a public call for accountability, former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, urged his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello, to emerge from hiding and address the allegations against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking at a church thanksgiving service in...
  11. Yahaya Bello's Media Office Fires Back at EFCC Allegations

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello's Media Office Fires Back at EFCC Allegations

    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...
  12. Yahaya Bello Faces Scrutiny Over Suspected Money Laundering Tactics with American International School Funds

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello Faces Scrutiny Over Suspected Money Laundering Tactics with American International School Funds

    Amidst allegations circulating on Twitter, purportedly revealing a scheme involving Governor Yahaya Bello attempting to bypass US anti-money laundering regulations, Nigerians have expressed concern and called for further investigation into the matter. According to an unnamed user known as...
  13. Yahaya Bello's $760,910 for 14 Years School Fee Rattles Nigerians

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello's $760,910 for 14 Years School Fee Rattles Nigerians

    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...
  14. Yahaya Bello vs. EFCC: Kogi High Court Summons EFCC Chairman Over Alleged Contempt

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello vs. EFCC: Kogi High Court Summons EFCC Chairman Over Alleged Contempt

    A Kogi High Court has issued a summons for the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13. The order stems from allegations of contempt brought by former Governor Yahaya Bello against the EFCC. Justice I.A. Jamil of High...
  15. Yahaya Bello Hits Back: Refutes EFCC Claims on Children's School Fees Payment

    Nigeria Yahaya Bello Hits Back: Refutes EFCC Claims on Children's School Fees Payment

    In the wake of blistering accusations from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has vigorously denied allegations of misappropriating state funds to cover his children's school fees. The saga has ignited a fierce legal and public relations...
  16. Former ECOWAS Court VP Condemns EFCC's Public Handling of Yahaya Bello Case

    Nigeria Former ECOWAS Court VP Condemns EFCC's Public Handling of Yahaya Bello Case

    Former ECOWAS Court of Justice Vice President, Professor Nwoke Friday Chijioke, criticized the recent press conference held by the EFCC Chairman, denouncing it as an unjust trial and media spectacle. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Prof. Chijioke emphasized the importance of...
  17. EFCC's U-Turn: Agency Withdraws Appeal Over Yahaya Bello Arrest Order

    Nigeria EFCC's U-Turn: Agency Withdraws Appeal Over Yahaya Bello Arrest Order

    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...
  18. EFCC Chairman Exposes Yahaya Bello's Startling Response Amid Probe: 'Can't They Come to My Village?'

    Nigeria EFCC Chairman Exposes Yahaya Bello's Startling Response Amid Probe: 'Can't They Come to My Village?'

    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...
  19. Nigerians Aghast as EFCC Exposes Yahaya Bello's Misuse of $720k from State Account for Child's School Fees

    Nigeria Nigerians Aghast as EFCC Exposes Yahaya Bello's Misuse of $720k from State Account for Child's School Fees

    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...
  20. Nigerians Doubt EFCC Chairman's Promise to Resign Over Yahaya Bello Investigation

    Nigeria Nigerians Doubt EFCC Chairman's Promise to Resign Over Yahaya Bello Investigation

    EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede's vow to personally oversee the investigation regarding Yahaya Bello, or else tender his resignation, has elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians. Many express skepticism, drawing parallels between the EFCC's promises and those of the federal government, often...
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