The adjournment came after Mr Bello explained that he was informed of the court session only late on Thursday evening, preventing him from notifying his lawyers.

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, was presented before the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment, but notably, he appeared without his legal counsel. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought him to court on Friday to enter a plea regarding new charges against him. However, a situation arose when the charges […]

The Federal High Court has rejected the EFCC's request to arraign Yahaya Bello in the absence of his lawyers, citing the importance of fair hearing principles.

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has been brought to the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment but without his lawyers in court. He was