Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been ordered to remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until January 29, 2025. This directive was issued by a Federal Capital Territory High Court amidst ongoing legal battles tied to a high-profile money laundering case.The court, presided over by Justice Maryanne Anenih, also adjourned Bello’s trial to February 25, 2025, after rejecting his bail application. The judge highlighted procedural lapses, noting that the applicatio...

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has approved the appointment of 1,192 additional aides.This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashade Ayoade.“The aides include Yakubu Abdulhakeem who is to serve as the Executive Secretary, Kogi State Office for Disability, 165 Senior Special Assistants, and 36 Special Assistants.“Others on the list approved by the governor are 574 Ward Special Assistants and 290 Loc...

Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, finds himself in hot water as the Federal High Court in Abuja has accused him of attempting to thwart criminal prosecution initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).In a ruling delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday, the court reiterated its directive issued on April 17, ordering security agencies to apprehend and present Bello before it to answer to a 19-count charge pending against...