Witness Says Yahaya Bello Not Involved in Property Deals
The 17th prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, told a Federal High Court on Wednesday that Bello was not involved in any of the property transactions under scrutiny in the case. The witness, Shehu Bello Bala, made the statement during cross-examination by Bello’s counsel, Paul Daudu […]
Yahaya Bello Wins APC Kogi Central Primary
Former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello has won the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. The primary election, held on Monday, featured two other aspirants APC Diaspora Secretary, Momoh Obaro, and Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke. Bello’s victory comes after days of political tension and speculation […]
Yahaya Bello Urges Kogi Politicians to Embrace Unity
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has called on political aspirants in the state to prioritise unity, patience and leadership anchored on legacy as political activities intensify ahead of future elections. Bello made the appeal during a meeting with members of the Kogi State House of Assembly, according to a statement issued Monday in Lokoja […]
BREAKING……Yahaya Bello Picks APC Form for Kogi Central Senate Race
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has obtained the nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Bello received the forms on Saturday and has emerged as the party’s consensus candidate for the race. He is expected to face the incumbent senator, Natasha […]
EFCC Witness Says Bello Not Linked to Transactions
A prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial of former Yahaya Bello told the court on Tuesday that the transactions under investigation were within limits set by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The witness, Olomotane Egoro, a compliance officer with Access Bank Plc, made the statement during cross-examination by defence counsel Paul Daudu, SAN, […]
I have no presidential ambition in 2027 – Yahaya Bello
Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello today said he won’t contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027 because he has no presidential ambition. In a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, his Media Director, Bello expressed surprise and shock over a video post of his 2022 rally, claiming he had started campaigning against President […]
Yahaya Bello ‘still wanted’, not In our custody – EFCC
Yahaya Bello not in EFCC Custody Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is incorrect. The Commission wishes to state that Bello is not in its custody. Bello, already declared wanted by the Commission for alleged […]
