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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Crime

Breaking: Yahaya Bello Court Granted Bail

The Federal High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday granted bail of ₦500 million to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The presiding Judge, Emeka Nwite, in his ruling ordered that Bello must produce two sureties in like sum. He said the two sureties must swear to an affidavit of […]

Crime

BREAKING: EFCC to arraign Yahaya Bello in court Wednesday

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign Yahaya Bello, a former governor of Kogi State, in court on Wednesday to face charges on alleged financial fraud and misconduct during his tenure. Timeless Update reports earlier that the anti-graft arrested Yahaya Bello on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, with ongoing investigations into alleged fraud during […]

News

Yahaya Bello in EFCC Custody

The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has once again responded to the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of fund mismanagement.   On Tuesday morning, Bello arrived at the anti-graft agency’s office in the company of his legal team.   This development comes after the Supreme Court’s ruling […]

Crime

Money Laundering Case: Court Delays Proceedings as Yahaya Bello Takes Appeal to Supreme Court

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the money laundering case involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), until October 30, 2024.   The delay, ordered by Justice Emeka Nwite, follows Bello’s move to appeal an arrest warrant issued by the court on April 17 […]

Crime

Breaking: EFCC Denies Yahaya Bello’s Claim of Voluntary Surrender, Says He Was Arrested in Lokoja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s claim of voluntarily surrendering, stating instead that he was arrested by operatives in Lokoja during the night.   Bello is currently in custody at the EFCC Headquarters in Abuja, where he faces a 19-count charge related to laundering N80 billion. […]

Crime

Breaking: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Finally Honors EFCC Invitation

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has finally honored the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being declared wanted. Bello, who had previously evaded arrest, made an appearance today at the EFCC Headquarters, accompanied by several high-profile Nigerians.   The ex-governor’s decision to respond to the EFCC’s call comes after […]

Crime

EFCC Labels Yahaya Bello Fugitive, Orders Immediate Arrest

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has labeled former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fugitive and issued orders for his immediate arrest.   This action follows multiple unsuccessful attempts to apprehend him, with his current location still unknown.   According to EFCC Spokesman Dele Oyewale, Bello faces charges of money laundering, breach of […]

Politics

CSOs Criticize EFCC for Ignoring Court Order in Pursuit of Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello

Civil society organisations have criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its approach in pursuing former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, and have urged the commission to comply with court orders. The criticism came after the EFCC declared Bello wanted for alleged money laundering involving N80.2 billion. The Nigerian Immigration Service had placed […]