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Defamation Case: Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Appear in Court Tuesday

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Defamation Case: Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Set to Appear in Court Tuesday

---- June 2, 2025 8:20 AM

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, June 4, 2025, following a summons in a high-profile defamation... Read More

Yahaya Bello Denies 2027 Presidential Ambition, Reaffirms Support for President Tinubu

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Yahaya Bello Denies 2027 Presidential Ambition, Reaffirms Support for President Tinubu

---- May 23, 2025 8:28 AM

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has firmly denied speculations linking him to a presidential bid in the 2027 general elections, calling the... Read More

Yahaya Bello asked if EFCC interrogators could come to his village – Olukoyede 2 min read

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Yahaya Bello asked if EFCC interrogators could come to his village – Olukoyede

--- April 24, 2024 10:09 AM

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that he made personal efforts to invite a former... Read More

N80.2 Fraud: EFCC serves Yahaya Bello his charges 2 min read

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N80.2 Fraud: EFCC serves Yahaya Bello his charges

--- April 23, 2024 11:46 PM

Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello was on Tuesday, April 23, served his charges through his counsel, Abdulwahab Muhammad (SAN) after Justice Emeka Nwite... Read More

EFCC denies disobeying court order on Yahaya Bello 2 min read

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EFCC denies disobeying court order on Yahaya Bello

--- April 23, 2024 1:03 PM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it did not disobey a court order concerning the botched arrest of former governor of Kogi... Read More

Yahaya Bello’s EFCC Comeuppance – By Farooq Kperogi 5 min read

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Yahaya Bello’s EFCC Comeuppance – By Farooq Kperogi

--- April 20, 2024 8:14 AM

I am not from Kogi State, but I have strong opinions on former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello—as most Nigerians do. There is no doubt... Read More

Police withdraw fugitive Yahaya Bello’s police escorts 2 min read

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Police withdraw fugitive Yahaya Bello’s police escorts

--- April 19, 2024 8:11 AM

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn the police escorts attached to former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. According to Sahara Reporters, the order for... Read More

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Declared Wanted by EFCC for N80 Billion Money Laundering

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Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Declared Wanted by EFCC for N80 Billion Money Laundering

---- April 18, 2024 8:24 PM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Yahaya Adoza Bello, a former governor of Kogi State, wanted for alleged money laundering. Bello, 48,... Read More

Yahaya Bello: EFCC vows fire for fire for those obstructing its operations 2 min read

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Yahaya Bello: EFCC vows fire for fire for those obstructing its operations

--- April 18, 2024 11:11 AM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to not tolerate any attempt by any individual or organisation to obstruct its operation as such... Read More

N80.2bn money laundering: EFCC arraigns Yahaya Bello today

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N80.2bn money laundering: EFCC arraigns Yahaya Bello today

--- April 18, 2024 10:50 AM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today, Thursday, April 18, arraign a former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello before a Federal... Read More

Kogi gov’s police guards prevent EFCC from whisking Yahaya Bello away 2 min read

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Kogi gov’s police guards prevent EFCC from whisking Yahaya Bello away

--- April 17, 2024 5:06 PM

Policemen attached to Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State have prevented personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting the governor’s predecessor,... Read More

N100bn Fraud Allegation Levelled Against Yahaya Bello Politically Motivated — Kogi

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N100bn Fraud Allegation Levelled Against Yahaya Bello Politically Motivated — Kogi

The Herald NG March 16, 2024 2:48 AM

The Kogi State Government has described the fraud allegation against the immediate past governor Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as... Read More

N84bn fraud: EFCC drags ex-Kogi gov Yahaya Bello to court 3 min read

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N84bn fraud: EFCC drags ex-Kogi gov Yahaya Bello to court

--- March 15, 2024 8:42 AM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, March 14, dragged former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice James Omotosho of the... Read More

Gov Ododo slammed for appointing Yahaya Bello’s nephew facing N3bn fraud case as CoS 1 min read

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Gov Ododo slammed for appointing Yahaya Bello’s nephew facing N3bn fraud case as CoS

--- January 28, 2024 8:48 AM

The new Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has come under fire for appointing Ali Bello, a nephew of former Governor Yahaya Bello, as Chief... Read More

EFCC To Pick Yahaya Bello As Immunity Expires

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EFCC To Pick Yahaya Bello As Immunity Expires

The Herald NG January 28, 2024 7:35 AM

As the tenure of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello ended on January 27, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly... Read More

“We Will Surpass Lagos In Terms Of Development Soon” – Gov. Yahaya Bello

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“We Will Surpass Lagos In Terms Of Development Soon” – Gov. Yahaya Bello

The Herald NG November 29, 2023 7:03 AM

The outgoing Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, has articulated ambitious plans for the state’s development, expressing his aspiration for Kogi to surpass Lagos in terms... Read More

Yahaya Bello makes Nigerian youths look bad – Bishop Kukah

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Yahaya Bello makes Nigerian youths look bad – Bishop Kukah

--- November 8, 2023 5:34 PM

Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Revd. Matthew Hassan Kukah has described Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State as a poor representation of the... Read More

Assassination attempt: Kogi governor Yahaya Bello counters Commissioner 2 min read

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Assassination attempt: Kogi governor Yahaya Bello counters Commissioner

--- October 23, 2023 8:18 AM

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has said that there was no assassination attempt on his life by the military. He said this in... Read More

JUST IN: Governor Yahaya Bello Escapes Death As Gunmen Attack Convoy 2 min read

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JUST IN: Governor Yahaya Bello Escapes Death As Gunmen Attack Convoy

The Herald NG October 22, 2023 7:10 PM

The Kogi State Government has raised the alarm over three “assassination” attempts on the governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, saying the attempts on... Read More

My Next Goal Is To Help Tinubu Succeed As President — Yahaya Bello

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My Next Goal Is To Help Tinubu Succeed As President — Yahaya Bello

The Herald NG September 23, 2023 10:09 PM

After a failed presidential bid, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has revealed that his next move upon completion of his eight years in office... Read More

Voting Ododo into office will bring prosperity to Kogi – Yahaya Bello tells residents 2 min read

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Voting Ododo into office will bring prosperity to Kogi – Yahaya Bello tells residents

--- August 28, 2023 2:24 PM

Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has asked residents to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Alhaji Usman Ododo, in the November 11 governorship election... Read More

Umahi Sends Warning Message To Civil Servants

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Umahi Sends Warning Message To Civil Servants

The Herald NG August 23, 2023 2:13 AM

Minister of Works, David Umahi has issued a stern warning to civil servants plotting to jeopardize his efforts in providing quality infrastructure for the country.... Read More

EFCC asks court to dismiss Yahaya Bello’s application to vacate forfeiture order on 14 properties, N400m 4 min read

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EFCC asks court to dismiss Yahaya Bello’s application to vacate forfeiture order on 14 properties, N400m

--- March 29, 2023 7:22 AM

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos to dismiss the application... Read More

N3bn fraud: Court grants Yahaya Bello’s nephew, others N500m bail each 1 min read

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N3bn fraud: Court grants Yahaya Bello’s nephew, others N500m bail each

--- February 20, 2023 6:35 PM

The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday adjourned the N3 billion fraud trial of Ali Bello, nephew of Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello and three... Read More

Yahaya Bello: Nigeria better than some developed nations under Buhari 2 min read

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Yahaya Bello: Nigeria better than some developed nations under Buhari

--- November 15, 2022 9:08 PM

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said that Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership has become better than some developed nations. Bello said... Read More

Yahaya Bello promoting terrorism – PDP raises alarm over ‘inciting video’ 3 min read

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Yahaya Bello promoting terrorism – PDP raises alarm over ‘inciting video’

--- September 7, 2022 7:02 PM

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello over a controversial comment about dealing with the opposition made in... Read More

Trillions spent on COVID-19 could’ve ended ASUU strike – Yahaya Bello 2 min read

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Trillions spent on COVID-19 could’ve ended ASUU strike – Yahaya Bello

--- August 19, 2022 12:47 PM

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said that the “trillions” spent on COVID-19 response in Nigeria could have been better utilised in resolving... Read More

Presidential Guard Attack: Yahaya Bello grieves over Army officers’ death 2 min read

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Presidential Guard Attack: Yahaya Bello grieves over Army officers’ death

--- July 26, 2022 9:49 PM

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has expressed grief over the death of the Army officials killed in an ambush on the Presidential Guard Brigade on... Read More

Yahaya Bello congratulates Tinubu, accepts outcome of election 1 min read

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Yahaya Bello congratulates Tinubu, accepts outcome of election

--- June 9, 2022 9:12 AM

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has congratulated former Lagos State governor, Sen. Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the 2023 Presidential flag bearer of the... Read More

Yahaya Bello visits Presidential Villa, dismisses APC consensus arrangement 2 min read

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Yahaya Bello visits Presidential Villa, dismisses APC consensus arrangement

--- June 7, 2022 4:36 PM

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has met with President Muhammadu Buhari and disassociated himself from the... Read More