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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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