Nigerian court schedules new hearing for ex-governor Bello, who missed fraud arraignment.

A Nigerian court has ordered a new hearing notice for former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, who failed to appear for arraignment on fraud charges involving 101.4 billion naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested more time, and the court set a new date for November 27. Bello's co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, were granted administrative bail.

November 14, 2024
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