Tag: BELLO
‘Judiciary Now Enables Corrupt Politicians To Mock God,’ Reactions Trail Court’s Decision To Grant Bello Leave To Attend Hajj Amid Fraud Trial
Nigerians have criticized the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for its decision to grant former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello leave to travel to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj amid his ongoing corruption trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Bello for alleged money laundering and misappropriation of funds amounting…
Court Grants EFCC Wanted Man Bello Leave To Attend Hajj In Saudi Arabia Amid Corruption Trial
A former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been granted permission by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to go to Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 lesser Hajj in the holy Land. Justice Emeka Nwite, while granting the permission on Thursday, ordered that the travelling passport of the former governor which has…
EFCC Quenches Earlier Stance on Yahaya Bello’s Fraud Allegations, Declares Former Kogi Gov. Innocent Until Proven Guilty by Court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has retracted from its earlier stance to intensify the prosecution of former Kogi State Governor over allegations of money laundering and misappropriation of funds estimated at over ₦80 billion. Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, is facing a 19-count charge of money laundering, breach of trust,…
Alleged Money Laundering: Court Refuses Yahaya Bello’s Travel Request
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has turned down a request by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international passport, saying that the medical report attached to the application was not signed by its maker. Delivering the ruling, Justice Nwite, however, held that contrary…
FCT Court Says Yahaya Bello’s Passport Not In Its Custody
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court says the travel passport of the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is not in the court’s custody but in the custody of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Anenih made this known on Thursday at the resumed hearing of the alleged money laundering…
Nigerians Fume As Yahaya Bello Weds Fourth Wife In Abuja
The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has married a fourth wife, Hiqma. The private ceremony, which was attended by close allies and family members, was held last Saturday in Abuja. Hafiza, Yahaya Bello’s third wife announced the marriage in one of her recent posts on Instagram. Sharing video from the ceremony, Hafiza thanked…