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Anti-Corruption

April 17, 2024

EFCC threatens to deal decisively with thugs corrupt politicians recruit to evade arrest

The EFCC warned that such move will be met with appropriate punitive action.

EFCC
April 17, 2024

Gov Ododo breached security, used his official convoy as getaway vehicle for wanted Yahaya Bello to evade arrest: EFCC

It is needful to state that Bello is not above the law and would be brought to justice as soon as possible.

Governor Yahaya Bello and Usman Ododo
April 17, 2024

EFCC secures arrest warrant against fleeing ex-Gov Yahaya Bello

Mr Bello had already appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct the EFCC not to arrest him.

Yahaya Bello and EFCC chair, Ola Olukoyede
April 17, 2024
LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
April 17, 2024

After seven hours-long siege to Bello’s residence, EFCC withdraws; Lokoja court grants ex-governor reprieve

It was unclear whether Mr Ododo, who had arrived at the ex-governor’s residence with his convoy around 2:30 p.m., went to the former governor or left him behind.

April 17, 2024

Switzerland rejects joining Russian oligarchs’ money task force

Almost $8.7 billion in Russian assets have been blocked in Switzerland since the Russian attack on Ukraine more than two years ago.

April 17, 2024

Alleged Multibillion-naira Fraud: Irregular service stalls arraignment of Ganduje, wife

Former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s arraignment was stalled on Wednesday because the Kano government was unable to serve him with court papers.

April 17, 2024

EFCC’s attempt to arrest me is recipe for anarchy; Tinubu should warn Olukoyede: Yahaya Bello

“We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to call the EFCC to order in the interest of legal sanity,” said the ex-governor.

President Bola Tinubu and Governor Yahaya Bello
April 17, 2024

Gov Ododo arrives at Yahaya Bello’s house as EFCC operatives struggle to arrest ex-Kogi governor

Mr Ododo arrived at the Abuja residence of Mr Bello, located at Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, at about 2:45 pm.

April 17, 2024

EFCC operatives lay siege to ex-Governor Yahaya Bello’s house in Abuja

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have surrounded the Abuja residence of former Governor Yahaya Bello.

Mr Bello's residence on Benghazi Street, wuse Zone 4