A to sThe Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has asked the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate Justice Isah Abdullahi Jamil of the High Court of Kogi State, Lokoja Judicial Division, for abuse of powers in a case involving the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The Northern Group made the request known in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. Spokesperson of NEYGA, Alhaji Dan-Musa said orders granted by Justice Isah Abdullahi Jamil are not only illegal but constitute a gross abuse of judicial process and powers in the light of judicial decisions. The group argued…
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The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has been commended for investigating the embezzlement of public funds by the previous administration of Kogi state under Alhaji Yahaya Bello. The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA), in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mr. Ibrahim Dan-Musa, and sent to journalists in Abuja, said that the EFCC is performing a great service to the nation by pursuing the perpetrators of national economic sabotage, such as Yahaya Bello. Mr. Ibrahim expressed hope that those involved in diverting public funds to finance elections would be punished to deter others in the future. The group stated…
As the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, continues to evade the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning his alleged involvement in a N84 billion scandal among other charges, a prominent group known as the Kogi Conscience Liberation Movement (KCLM) has expressed their support for the EFCC in an effort to secure his arrest. In a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Friday, the KCLM announced that they will hold a solidarity march at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on April 29, 2024, at 9 a.m. to demonstrate their support for the agency. The statement called on all its…
Pastor Hope Mathew Eleojoh James of Solemn Faith International Church, situated at Road No. 21, Plot 14, Federal Housing Estate, Woji, Port Harcourt, has said that healing is a product of testimony. Mrs Hope Matthew made this revelation today during the church service while speaking on the topic:”Understanding the Power of Testimonies: Banquet of Healing.’ Quoting scriptures from 1 Samuel 17:34, Esther 7:1-2, and Luke 21:13, she emphasized the significance of sharing and recalling testimonies, attributing strength and encouragement to them. She highlighted the necessity of testimonies in fostering faith, securing victory, and serving as proof of God’s reliability. Identifying…
Immediate Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ), for Dekina / Bassa Federal House of Representatives 2023 general election, Usman Austin Okai has recalled how the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello made himself an Empire and ruled with impunity during his tenure in office as the state Governor. Okai lamented that despite the public outcry by the people of Kogi State and beyond crying woe and complaining of massive looting by Yahaya Bello, he was rather hailed by some of his loyalty. Part of his statement reads: “The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza…
Udama Igala Worldwide, a prominent sociocultural group in Kogi State, has issued an apology to the Federal Government, particularly to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s actions in shielding former Governor Yahaya Bello from arrest. Alhaji Kerimu P, chairman of Udama Igala Worldwide, released a statement through the group’s National Secretary, Sani Michael O, expressing shock at Governor Ododo’s behaviour. “Ododo’s act was a rude shock to us,” the statement said. In a strongly worded release, Udama Igala Worldwide clarified that the people of Kogi State respect the law, except for a few individuals…
Wanted former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who escaped from the Government House in Lokoja on Thursday night, is reportedly hiding in Ajaokuta, a town about a 30-minute drive from Lokoja. According to reliable information provided by a resident of Ajaokuta who spoke to Ourworldgist under the condition of anonymity, “Yahaya Bello, who is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently staying at the ‘3G Hotel’ located in Kaduna Estate, Ajaokuta.” The source added that Yahaya Bello arrived at the hotel around 9:16 AM, driving himself, accompanied by a young lady approximately 24 years old…
In a strongly worded statement released on April 17, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that it will no longer tolerate any forms of obstruction to its operations. The warning follows an incident where Former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, allegedly aided by the current Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo, utilized thugs to resist arrest in connection with a fraud case involving N84 billion. Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media & Publicity for the EFCC, emphasized that obstructing the activities of the commission’s officers is a criminal offense under Section 38(2)(a)(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act, punishable…
The prominent socialite Cubana Chief Priest is not yet cleared of legal troubles despite posting a N10 million bail, as confirmed by court proceedings. The bail grant does not absolve him of the charges he faces; it merely allows him temporary freedom until his case is adjudicated. In a similar case, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently dealt with Bobrisky, another public figure, who unlike Cubana Chief Priest, was unable to meet the bail conditions set by the court. Cubana Chief Priest managed to secure his release by meeting the steep bail requirements and will continue to appear…
As the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) laid siege to former Governor Yahaya Bello’s residence on Wuse Bengazi Street, Abuja, on Tuesday, April 17, 2024, a man described as the “de facto Governor” of Kogi State, Usman Ahmed Ododo, reportedly used thugs to smuggle him away amidst tear gas and sporadic gunshots. According to intelligence gathered, the EFCC had earlier laid siege to the former Governor’s house for his official arrest over allegations of embezzling billions of Naira while serving as Governor of the state between 2015 and 2024. Yahaya Bello, who couldn’t emerge during the siege, allegedly called on…