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Yahaya Bello Announces Intention to Contest Kogi Central Senate Position
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed his interest in contesting the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders from the senatorial district, saying, “I accept […]
SDP reveals Gov Ododo’s ‘sin’ in Kogi
Ijele disclosed this on Arise Television’s Morning Show, while noting that payment of salaries is not an achievement. He accused Ododo of teaming up with his godfather and former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, to mismanage the state. According to Ijele, “I don’t know if you believe that payment of salaries and wages — […]
Court rejects Yahaya Bello’s request for UK trip on health grounds
Justice Emeka Nwite found that the medical report, attached to Bello’s application was not signed by its maker as required. Justice Nwite noted that the report, marked as Exhibit B, which was the medical report provided by a doctor, was not signed by its maker, and as such, could not be accorded any probative value. […]
Yahaya Bello requests court’s permission to travel abroad on medical grounds
In an application filed by his lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, Bello is also seeking the release his international passport, which he deposited in the court as against art of the conditions attached to the bail earlier granted him. Bello is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on alleged money laundering charges […]
“I will never betray Yahaya Bello”- Gov. Ododo
Ododo made this known while speaking with journalists after a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and members of the National Working Committee, NWC, at the party’s headquarters. The governor,who was visibly emotional, said he remains committed to the values of loyalty and gratitude. “Where he […]
Court to rule on FCT judgment in Yahaya Bello’s trial May 8
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the ruling on the admissibility of a judgment by Federal Capital Territory High Court involving Ali Bello and the Incorporated Trustees of the American International School until May 8.
Breaking: Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail
Justice Anenih had on December 10 refused the former governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial ruling, she said that having been filed when the 1st defendant was neither in custody nor before the court, the instant application was incompetent. There was, however, room for the governor’s lawyers to file […]
Alleged ₦80bn Fraud: Court Grants Yahaya Bello ₦500m Bail
Justice Emeka Nwite who presided over the court session on Friday ordered that the former governor must produce two sureties in like sum. He said the two sureties must swear to an affidavit of means and must be owners of Properties in Abuja. In addition, the title documents of the properties, which must be in […]
EFCC set to arraign Yahaya Bello on fresh charges today
The former governor would be docked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ,EFCC, on 19-count charges of alleged money laundering. He is to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite where his plea will be taken. Although the arraignment was slated for January 27 next year, it was gathered that the EFCC pushed for bringing forward […]
Yahaya Bello, others to remain in EFCC custody till December 10
Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has fixed December 10 for ruling on the bail applications by former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello and two others.