Yahaya Bello

September 24, (THEWILL) – A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Journalists Against Corruption (JAC), has advised the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to present himself in court on Wednesday, and address the allegation of N80.2bn fraud levelled against...

September 22, (THEWILL) – The ongoing saga involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) highlights significant challenges in Nigeria's fight against corruption. The inability of the EFCC to effectively prosecute Bello,...

September 19, (THEWILL) – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday night, allegedly laid siege to the Kogi Government Lodge, Asokoro in an attempt to arrest former governor Yahaya Bello. Bello's Media Office Director, Ohiare...

September 18, (THEWILL) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody. Earlier, the Media office of the former Governor said Bello had honoured the invitation of the EFCC...

August 26, (THEWILL) – The legal battle between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, appears to be coming to an end in favour of the anti-graft commission. Chairman of...

August 20, (THEWILL) – Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has been ordered by the Court of Appeal to appear in court to answer fraud charges. The court also barred him from further legal manoeuvres until he faces the charges...

June 17, (THEWILL) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission acting Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Command, Effa Okim, says the anti-graft agency is unable to arrest ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, because he is being protected by the 'system'_ Nigeria’s...

April 25, (THEWILL) - The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of withdrawal to discontinue an appeal against an order of a Kogi State High Court restraining the agency from arresting Yahaya Bello, former...

April 21, (THEWILL) - There is no telling how the legal tussle between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yayaha Bello, popularly known as the White Lion, over the latter’s involvement...

April 19, (THEWILL) - The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello. THEWILL earlier reported that the Federal Government has placed Bello on watchlist following a request...