Muhammad Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has allegedly facilitated the escape of embattled former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to Niger Republic with the help of military personnel. This explosive claim was made by investigative journalist Jackson Ude on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday. Yahaya Bello, who is facing charges from […]
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CSO Urges Tinubu to Release Reports on Beta Edu, Yahaya Bello, Others
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the findings of investigations into several high-profile cases, including those involving Dr. Beta Edu and Yahaya Bello. This call comes amid accusations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of facing planned nationwide protests from individuals under investigation. […]
IGP Withdraws Policemen from Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello
Inspector General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, as stated in a police wireless message. The document, with reference number “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34,” reads, “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to His Excellency and former Executive Governor of Kogi State, […]
BREAKING: Nigerian Immigration Service Places Yahaya Bello on Watchlist
Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, has been placed on the watchlist by the Nigerian Immigration Service, following allegations of money laundering totaling N80.2 billion, as declared by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to a circular dated April 18, 2024, signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration DS Umar, on behalf […]
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Declared Wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has launched a manhunt for Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, in connection with alleged economic and financial crimes. According to an announcement posted on the commission’s official Facebook page, Bello, a 48-year-old Ebira man from Okenne Local Government of Kogi State, is wanted for a case of […]
Governor Bello Escapes Death As Gunmen Attack His Convoy
The Convoy of the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello was on Saturday blocked and attacked by people believed to be supporters of Alh. Muritala Yakubu Ajaka.The incident which occured at about 12.30 hours left many people injured. According to a statement issued by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, the […]