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Opinion

Leadership, legacy, and liquidity: How Kogi’s debt-free status reflects discipline and vision

June 7, 2025June 7, 2025 - by Abdulazeez Alfa

When the people of Kogi State cast their votes in the 2023 gubernatorial election, choosing to align their future with the All Progressives Congress (APC) by electing Governor Ahmed Usman …

Leadership, legacy, and liquidity: How Kogi’s debt-free status reflects discipline and vision Read More
Nigerian News

Yahaya Bello not among parents that paid school fees for children – Witness

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, Thursday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that neither Kogi state government nor any of its local …

Yahaya Bello not among parents that paid school fees for children – Witness Read More
Nigerian News

‘Money laundering’ trial: Court rejects EFCC objection to Yahaya Bello’s bid

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Admin III

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, rejected the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s objection to former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi’s attempt to tender an earlier court …

‘Money laundering’ trial: Court rejects EFCC objection to Yahaya Bello’s bid Read More
Nigerian News

Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands prosecution of Sen Natasha

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 - by Admin III

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. …

Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands prosecution of Sen Natasha Read More
Nigerian News

Recall: Natasha thanks INEC for upholding justice, mocks Yahaya Bello, others

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting fake process by sponsored groups and individuals to recall her from the Senate. …

Recall: Natasha thanks INEC for upholding justice, mocks Yahaya Bello, others Read More
Nigerian News

Home coming: I won’t fail you, Natasha thanks constituents for massive turnout 

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has expressed gratitude to her constituents for turning out enmass to receive her during her home coming ceremony on Tuesday.  The suspended Senator …

Home coming: I won’t fail you, Natasha thanks constituents for massive turnout  Read More
Security & Crime / Top Stories

Why I’m facing persecution – Natasha 

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 - by Salhu Oyibo

Supporters of the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Tuesday, took to the streets chanting her homecoming rally, despite a ban on public gatherings …

Why I’m facing persecution – Natasha  Read More
Nigerian News / Top Stories

Yahaya Bello gets N500m bail, court adjourns till February 24 

December 13, 2024December 14, 2024 - by Kehinde Osasona

  The Federal High Court Abuja on Friday granted former Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. The court …

Yahaya Bello gets N500m bail, court adjourns till February 24  Read More
Nigerian News

Ododo’s wife urges youth to shun negative choices amidst social media pressures 

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 - by Bode Olagoke

Kogi State First Lady, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has advised youths to be mindful of the potential negative influences of social media, and to focus on making positive choices that …

Ododo’s wife urges youth to shun negative choices amidst social media pressures  Read More
Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Again, EFCC arraigns Yahaya Bello on fresh charges

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 - by Admin III

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Thursday, 28th of November, 2024, will arraign the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before the Federal High Court in Abuja …

Breaking: Again, EFCC arraigns Yahaya Bello on fresh charges Read More
Breaking News / Nigerian News / Top Stories

Breaking: EFCC arraigns Yahaya Bello

November 27, 2024November 27, 2024 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has produced the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at …

Breaking: EFCC arraigns Yahaya Bello Read More
Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Court slams public summons against Yahaya Bello

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 - by Admin III

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a public summon against immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The court ordered Bello to …

Breaking: Court slams public summons against Yahaya Bello Read More
Nigerian News

Yahaya Bello drags EFCC to Supreme Court over ‘money laundering’

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 - by Admin III

The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), to the Supreme Court for declaring him wanted. Bello is facing …

Yahaya Bello drags EFCC to Supreme Court over ‘money laundering’ Read More
Nigerian News

EVON appeals to Tinubu over EFCC’s alleged persecution of Yahaya Bello 

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 - by Bode Olagoke

A Socio-cultural group, the Egbira Voice of Nigeria (EVON), has expressed deep concern over recent actions taken by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Governor of Kogi, …

EVON appeals to Tinubu over EFCC’s alleged persecution of Yahaya Bello  Read More
Nigerian News

Yahaya Bello: Pro-APC group, NPH criticises EFCC over invasion of Kogi lodge

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 - by Bode Olagoke

The National Progressive Hub (NPH) has criticized the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for invading Kogi state Government lodge in Abuja in an attempt to arrest the former governor of …

Yahaya Bello: Pro-APC group, NPH criticises EFCC over invasion of Kogi lodge Read More
Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: Yahaya Bello out of EFCC office, yet to be interrogated – Media office

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 - by Paul Okah, Abuja

Former Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Wednesday, left the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), without being interrogated by the anti graft agency over corruption …

Breaking: Yahaya Bello out of EFCC office, yet to be interrogated – Media office Read More
Nigerian News

Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s absence stalls arraignment

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 - by Kehinde Osasona, Abuja

The Federal High Court in Abuja, Thursday, fixed June 27, 2024 for hearing in the alleged money laundering case instituted by The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former …

Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s absence stalls arraignment Read More
Nigerian News

N80.2bn allegations: Bello surrenders, may appear in court June 13

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 - by Kehinde Osasona

The former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello have decided to submit himself to the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment on June 13. Bello’s lead counsel, Abdulwahab Mohammed …

N80.2bn allegations: Bello surrenders, may appear in court June 13 Read More
Breaking News / Nigerian News

Breaking: FIJ reporter Daniel Ojukwu regains freedom

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 - by Admin III

A journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu, who was arrested by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police has regained freedom. FIJ announced …

Breaking: FIJ reporter Daniel Ojukwu regains freedom Read More
Nigerian News

Why EFCC withdrew suit against Yahaya Bello – Official

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 - by Admin III

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to withdraw the appeal it filed to set aside the interim injunction that barred it …

Why EFCC withdrew suit against Yahaya Bello – Official Read More
Nigerian News

Bwala faults EFCC chair’s press briefing, says ex-Kogi governor on media trial

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 - by Bode Olagoke

Daniel Bwala, lawyer and public affairs analyst, has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the allegations against former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello. Bwala, a member of …

Bwala faults EFCC chair’s press briefing, says ex-Kogi governor on media trial Read More
Nigerian News

Yahaya Bello: Protest rocks Kogi

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 - by Admin III

Some youths in Kogi State on Tuesday protested against plans by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC), to arrest former Governor Yahaya Bello over alleged N80.2 billion fraud. The …

Yahaya Bello: Protest rocks Kogi Read More
Nigerian News

My fears for EFCC – Yahaya Bello

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 - by Admin III

The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said he is ready to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja to answer to the 19-count charge brought against …

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Nigerian News

Fraud allegation: Court tells EFCC who to serve Yahaya Bello’s fresh charges

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 - by Admin III

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered the service of fresh charges in the alleged N80 billion fraud case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) …

Fraud allegation: Court tells EFCC who to serve Yahaya Bello’s fresh charges Read More
Nigerian News

EFCC speaks on ‘disobeying court order’ over Yahaya Bello

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 - by Admin III

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied that it disobeyed a court order concerning former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. This comes on the heels of arguments and counter-arguments …

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