Bello praised President Tinubu's security achievements during a meeting with National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja.

A prosecution witness has provided details of transactions involving N550 million converted to dollars cash, allegedly used to pay for a property linked to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.

A witness has provided details regarding a property purchase during the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) trial of former Governor Yahaya Bello, stating due diligence was conducted on the property.

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni successfully brokered a peace agreement between Yahaya Bello and Ajaka during a meeting held at Mr. Bello's residence.

Former Kogi State governorship candidate, Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, has issued a public apology to former Governor Yahaya Bello, advocating for reconciliation, unity, and a renewed focus on Kogi State's progress.

The trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, facing N80.2 billion fraud charges, has been adjourned by the court due to a dispute over a witness statement.

The N10.27bn fraud trial of Ali Bello, nephew of Yahaya Bello, has been adjourned to May 2026 after his new counsel requested more time to study the case.

A prosecution witness, Mahmoud Abdulazeez, on Monday, stated that the name of former Gov.

EFCC creditted six of the disputed statements to Ali Bello, who is a nephew to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, and two to his co-defendant in their N10 billion money laundering trial. The post EFCC investigator denies obtaining statements from Yahaya Bello’s nephew, others under duress appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

During the trial of Yahaya Bello, an EFCC witness detailed an alleged kickback scheme, testifying that 60% of consultancy commissions were paid to officials of KSIRS. The witness's testimony sheds light on the financial irregularities involved.

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has rejected an application by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to quash charges in his alleged N110.4 billion fraud case, allowing the trial to proceed amidst ongoing corruption allegations.

Controversy has erupted over the outcomes of the APC primaries for both the Bomadi/Patani House of Representatives seat and a senatorial primary won by former Governor Yahaya Bello, who is currently facing an EFCC trial.

During the N80.2 billion fraud trial, a witness testified in court about how the nephew of former Governor Yahaya Bello made cash payments for an Abuja property. The testimony provided details regarding the alleged financial transactions.

A witness in the fraud trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello narrated how a Maitama property was purchased for N550 million, amidst charges of diverting N80.2 billion from state accounts.

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has urged political aspirants to prioritize unity, patience, and legacy-driven leadership. His advice comes ahead of future elections in the state, emphasizing service to the people.

A trial judge has ordered proceedings to continue in the case of Yahaya Bello, where more evidence regarding cash-dollar deals is being heard.

The court has adjourned the money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The proceedings are now scheduled to resume on May 6.

“Yes, I know him as a parent. He has children in my institution. He has four children at the American International School, Abuja," the witness said of former Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday. The…

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During Yahaya Bello's trial, a witness testified about sharing commission from a tax automation contract with Kogi officials, including the former chairperson of the KSIRS.

The APC screening committee has approved former Governor Yahaya Bello and other candidates to contest for the Kogi senatorial ticket in the upcoming party primaries.

A court has fixed June 15 for a ruling on the admissibility of a witness statement in the 19-count money laundering charge against former governor Yahaya Bello, who challenged its admissibility through his lawyer.

During the N10bn fraud trial involving Yahaya Bello, a witness testified that his nephew used Bureau de Change operators to transfer funds. The court also admitted a prior judgment as evidence in the N110.4bn fraud case.

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has picked the APC nomination form for the 2027 Kogi Central senatorial race, setting up a potential contest against incumbent Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

A Kogi High Court has ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to pay former governor Yahaya Bello ₦1 billion in damages for defamation, a ruling she plans to appeal.

An Abuja court has adjourned the N80.2bn money laundering trial of Yahaya Bello to 2026, with a ruling pending on the EFCC’s request to re-present evidence to a witness.

EFCC believes the funds are proceeds of unlawful activities linked to former Governor Bello. The post Yahaya Bello’s Trial: Witness testifies on N650 million suspicious payments for Abuja property appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr Bello’s appearance at the high-level political gathering comes amid his ongoing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the Federal High Court in Abuja The post Yahaya Bello, on trial for alleged N80bn fraud, attends APC Summit at Presidential Villa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.