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UPDATED: Yahaya Bello: Justice Anenih Reserves Ruling on Bail Application Until December 10
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has scheduled December 10, 2024, to deliver rulings on bail applications filed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and two co-defendants.
This decision followed arguments presented by Bello’s counsel, Joseph Bodunde Dauda (SAN), and opposing submissions by EFCC counsel, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), during Wednesday’s proceedings.
Bello and his co-defendants pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former governor categorically denied the allegations as they were read out by the court registrar.
After their pleas, Bello’s lawyer moved a motion for bail, arguing that the application, filed on November 22, was supported by an affidavit and written address. Dauda cited the defendant’s appearance in court as evidence of respect for the law.
However, Pinheiro objected, asserting that the earlier bail application had lapsed in October. Pinheiro argued further that Bello’s refusal to appear in another pending case at the Federal High Court raised concerns.
Dauda countered, emphasizing that issues from another court should not influence the present case. He invoked the constitutional presumption of innocence, insisting that Bello was entitled to liberty while preparing for trial.
The EFCC pushed for immediate trial commencement, stating its readiness to call witnesses, but Bello’s counsel requested more time, noting that they had only been served with the charge on November 26.
For the second defendant, the EFCC raised concerns about the likelihood of reoffending, given his role as Director-General of the Kogi State Government House. The defense dismissed these claims, arguing that no evidence supported allegations of habitual misconduct.
Justice Anenih adjourned her ruling on the bail applications to December 10. In the interim, the court ordered the defendants to remain in EFCC custody.
Meanwhile, Umar Shoaib Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, earlier admitted to administrative bail, were present in court alongside Bello for the first time.
The Kaduna State Police Command has revealed the identity of the man who caused panic after charging towards President Bola Tinubu during his visit to the state.
According to the police, the suspect has been identified as Umar Mohammed, a resident of Anguwan Muazu in Kaduna.
The incident happened during the commissioning of a 300-bed specialist hospital in Millennium City.
As President Tinubu was addressing the audience, Mohammed suddenly broke through the crowd and rushed toward him, triggering a swift response from security operatives.
The moment left Tinubu visibly shocked, as seen in a widely shared video showing his startled reaction and the confusion among his security team.
Police later disclosed that the man has a mental health condition he has lived with since birth.
They described his actions as unplanned and driven by excitement, adding that he was unarmed and posed no real threat after being restrained.
Despite the scare, the event continued as planned.
Governor Uba Sani led the inauguration of the hospital, which is expected to boost healthcare access in Kaduna.
Video credit: TVC (Twitter)
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Hardship: Govs Agree to Dismantle Illegal Road Blocks, Multiple Taxes
The communique was signed by NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have agreed to dismantle illegal road blocks and multiple taxes across the country.
They made the resolution after a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja, which ended early Thursday.
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who read the communique at the end of the meeting, said that the governors resolved to dismantle illegal road blocks and multiple taxes, which they said contributed to food inflation in the country.
The communique was signed by NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
(ThisDay)
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TCN Records 42 Incidents of Transmission Lines Vandalisms Within Seven Months
The major effect of the vandalism is the disruption of power supply across the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry, as the generated power from the generation station could not be wheeled to the distribution ends.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) recorded 42 vandalism incidents on its infrastructures between January to June 2025 and which affected a total of 178 transmission towers nationwide.
The General Manager of Transmission Service at TCN, Mr Ali Sharifa, who made this known yesterday in Keffi, Nasarawa State, lamented that 2024 and 2025 have been the most trying times for TCN concerning vandalism of its transmission line infrastructure by non-state actors.
“A total of 86 towers were vandalized in 2024, with 26 towers completely down, which left affected states in total darkness. While in the first and second quarters of 2025, a total of 42 acts of vandalism were recorded affecting a total of 178 towers,” he said.
He emphasized that the major effect of the vandalism is the disruption of power supply across the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry, as the generated power from the generation station could not be wheeled to the distribution ends.
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