Alleged $6bn fraud: Agunloye never exceeded Obasanjo’s financial directive – Witness
A prosecution witness in Abuja, Umar Babangida, testified on Monday that former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Olu Agunloye, did not exceed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s financial directive during the awarding of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power project. Babangida explained that no minister was permitted to approve contracts worth more than N25 million without explicit […]
Again, EFCC witnesses admitted Yahaya Bello not beneficiary of withdrawals from Kogi govt accounts
Three witnesses in the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello have told the Federal Capital Territory High Court that although there were large withdrawals from the state government accounts, Bello was not a beneficiary. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) called the witnesses to testify in the ongoing corruption case. The witnesses—Mshelia […]
$4.5bn fraud: Court fixes Emefiele’s WhatsApp review ruling Sept.15
The Ikeja Special Offences Court has set September 15 as the date to decide on former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele’s request to examine WhatsApp messages as part of his $4.5 billion fraud trial. Emefiele is facing charges that include making corrupt demands and receiving bribes. His co-defendant, Henry Omoile, is also […]
Spare Me Landed Property In Maitama For Bail” Yahaya Bello Begs Court
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to reconsider the inclusion of a Maitama property as part of his bail conditions. During the court session on December 19, 2024, Bello’s legal representative, J.B. Daudu SAN, explained that it is challenging to obtain Certificates of Occupancy and […]
BREAKING: Court admits Yahaya Bello to N500m bail, returns him to Kuje Prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved bail for Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, for the sum of N500 million. The court also required two sureties who must meet the same financial condition. Yahaya Bello faces 19 charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These include allegations of […]