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...
The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, finds himself at the center of attention as he faces a 19-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello's readiness to confront these charges was underscored by his legal team's appearance in the...
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has made a significant ruling in the ongoing case involving the alleged N80 billion fraud charges against former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello. In a decisive move, the court ordered that the charges be served through Bello's...
In the ongoing saga between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, a new twist has emerged with the detention of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC) and security detail by the Nigeria Police Force. The female police officer serving as Bello's ADC...
While swirling controversy surrounding the alleged evasion of arrest by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the state's Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, has stepped forward to dispel rumors implicating Governor Usman Ododo in assisting Bello's departure from his residence...
The embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, faces escalating legal woes as the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, orders the withdrawal of police officers assigned to his protection.
This development comes amidst mounting pressure from the Economic and Financial...
The Federal Government has placed Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, on its watchlist, signaling heightened scrutiny of his movements within and outside the country.
Security agencies across Nigeria have been put on alert, with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) specifically...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its pursuit of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, declaring him wanted for alleged financial crimes amounting to a staggering N80.2 billion. The anti-corruption agency's announcement, issued via social media channels, calls...
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has issued a stark warning to those impeding the agency's lawful duties. In a statement released to the press on Thursday, Fagbemi underscored the gravity of the challenges facing the EFCC and emphasized...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its efforts to apprehend former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, warning of potential military intervention to ensure his arrest.
Despite facing an arrest warrant and scheduled court arraignment for alleged financial...
Former Governor Yahaya Bello has raised concerns over what he perceives as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) disregard for court orders, particularly in their attempt to arrest him at his Abuja residence. In a statement released by his media aide, Onogwu Muhammed, Bello...
Kogi Governor, Usman Ododo, was witnessed escorting former Governor Yahaya Bello away from his residence in Abuja as EFCC officials concluded their visit. The departure of EFCC operatives from Bello's home on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, marked the end of their limited movement around the area...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken decisive action by barricading the Abuja residence of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State.
The high-profile move follows the agency's recent inclusion of Bello's name in an amended charge against Alli Bello, chief of...
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