Tag: BELLO
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…