Yahaya Bello
5 Jan
1. The Spiritual Cleansing Scam Trial A group of individuals is facing trial for allegedly defrauding Dr. Lateef Oladimeji Bello and his family of over £1 million and N175 million under the pretense of providing “spiritual cleansing” services. The defendants, including Morufu Adewale (also known as Gbegulerin Adelana), Omitogun Ajayi, Abayomi Alaka (also known as…
2 Jan
The former governor of Kogi, Mr Yahaya Bello has urged traditional rulers in the state to continue fostering peace and unity within their domains while offering unwavering support to Gov. Ahmed Ododo. Bello made the call on Thursday, when he hosted the Kogi Central Traditional Council of Chiefs at his residence in Okene. …
20 Dec
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the N500 million bail condition set by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja. The bail condition also included three sureties, each owning property in select high-value areas of Abuja, such as Maitama, Guzape, or Asokoro. The…
20 Dec
Federal Capital Territory High Court, yesterday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum.
19 Dec
The Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday granted bail to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Justice Maryann Anenih had earlier, on December 10, declined Bello's bail application, stating it was prematurely filed. She ruled that the application, submitted…
16 Dec
Former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has threatened to sue persons behind an online media outlet, Daily Excessive, over an alleged fake report targeted at causing a strained relationship between him and President Bola Tinubu. The decision to sue the purveyors of the news was made known in a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, the…
15 Dec
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday, December 13, 2024, granted bail of N500 million to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Bello is facing a 19-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and laundering of ₦80,246,470,089.88 billion belonging to the people of Kogi State. He is accused of looting the…
14 Dec
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, granted bail to former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of N500 million. Justice Emeka Nwite, in his ruling, ordered Bello to provide two sureties in like sum
13 Dec
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. This was after the former governor had pleaded not guilty to the 19-count charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He…
13 Dec
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, pleaded not guilty to the 19-count charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former governor is facing an alleged money laundering trial to the tune of N80billion. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. When the case was called…
11 Dec
Federal Capital Territory High Court, yesterday, remanded the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending his bail application.
10 Dec
A High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged involvement in a ₦110 billion fraud. The ruling, delivered by Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, came after she dismissed Bello’s bail application as premature. Justice Anenih stated…
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