N110.4bn Fraud: Court orders Yahaya Bello to appear for Arraignment

Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT in Maitama, Abuja on October 3, 2024, has issued a public summon against former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello following his absence in a fresh arraignment on 16-count charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Bello, Shuabu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing prosecution …

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Yahaya Bello not in EFCC Custody

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports that former governor of Kogi State, Yahaha Bello is in their custody.    A statement issued today on the commission’s official X handle said Bello is still a wanted person.     “Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility …

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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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