Call to Action: Has Kogi State abandoned Halima Abubakar? ~By Oluwaseun Fabiyi

With her extensive background in the Nigerian entertainment industry, Halima Abubakar, a respected United Nations Ambassador, actress, filmmaker, and philanthropist, has become a beacon of inspiration for the younger generation, showcasing her expertise and dedication over the decades. Beyond leveraging her theatrical skills to entertain and enlighten a global audience, her Halima Abubakar Foundation (HAF) has offered support to many …

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Alleged N3bn Fraud: How Kogi State LG Funds were Laundered-Witness

The Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, Remigius Egu in the trial of Ali Bello, Yakubu Isiaka Adabenege, Abba Adaudu and Iyada Sadat on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, narrated before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, how funds belonging to various Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Kogi State were allegedly diverted and laundered through private accounts. …

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At last, wanted Yahaya Bello surrenders to EFCC

Former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello has honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of back-and-forth and an attempt by the agency to arrest him. A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the invitation of the EFCC “after due consultations with his family, …

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EFCC Appeals Ruling On 14 Properties, N400m Linked To Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed an appeal, challenging the Wednesday, April 26, 2023 ruling of Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The court had struck out its suit seeking the forfeiture of 14 properties as well as the sum of N400m linked to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, citing his …

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