EFCC VS YAHYA BELLO: CSO’S CALL FOR ADHERENCE TO RULE OF LAW

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2 years ago

May 7, 2024

Anti-corruption civil society organisations have reiterated their call for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to uphold the rule of law and avoid politicising its anti-corruption mandate.

They expressed concerns over the handling of allegations against Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, suggesting potential risks to his safety if detained by the EFCC.

During a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, the activists highlighted the importance of impartiality in the pursuit of justice and criticised the EFCC’s failure to comply with court orders.

They emphasised the need for due process and raised questions about the validity of charges filed against Bello in light of the court’s directives.

Debo Adeniran, the chairman of the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), led the discussion, stressing the obligation to oppose injustice regardless of personal affiliations.

He underscored the principle of equality before the law and urged adherence to legal procedures in all cases.

The activists urged the EFCC to focus on the technical aspects of their cases and avoid unnecessary confrontations.

The activists called for a reevaluation of the EFCC’s handling of the case and emphasised the need for judicial remedies to address any errors committed.

They said, “In the current matter between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, our position remains that the due processes of law be followed to the letter and unconditionally.

“As you may have noticed recently, more prominent Nigerians, including legal luminaries and politically exposed persons, are coming out to speak truth to power on this matter of arrogant disobedience to lawful court orders.

“Let us reiterate the fact that the EFCC could still have achieved its objective of prosecuting Yahaya Bello simply by following the due processes of law and even might have achieved more but for its decision to act ultra vires. We need not go into the details of that again as it is already in the public domain in large volumes.”

The man who tackled a gunman to the floor and saved people from getting sh0t at Bondi Beach in Australia has been identified as Ahmed al Ahmed.

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9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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The man who tackled a gunman to the floor and saved people from getting sh0t at Bondi Beach in Australia has been identified as Ahmed al Ahmed.

He was shot during the incident and is currently recuperating in a hospital.

Meanwhile the two gunmen who k!lled over 9 people during the attack were neutralised.

NB: This page does not support violence and this is just a news report.

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Female Student Missing For 8 Days Found Chilling At Boyfriend’s House

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9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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A fresh controversy erupted online after a female student, missing for eight days, was found at her boyfriend’s house.

‎Details of the incident were shared by a classmate of the lady, identified as @folaaaa on X (formerly Twitter).

According to @folaaaa, her classmate’s parents are of age, and the father disclosed that he is currently 70 years old.

Prior to her being found, her last WhatsApp activity was on Monday, December 8, 2025.

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My coursemate was reported missing by her parents yesterday. They said they could not reach her for like 8 days. We did our research she was last seen online on Monday. They sha did perfect investigation with the oga olopa and they found out she was with her man”.

Meanwhile, the tweet which has garned over 400,000 views has been flooded with reactions from X users.

Dam Dam stated, “Dem suppose arrest Her and her man. Make dem sleep inside cell for a week. Imagine giving your parents so much headache and eventually you are with a man,at least call them and let them know you are safe wherever you are”.

PP the art, “The number of people that had shared and reshared “missing girl” on my WhatsApp cl was crazy. my friend was telling me this just now and i was so shocked”.

‎Jimmy, “Same thing happened in my department while i was in year 1,fliers were made they even interrogated her male friends.these went on for the whole of the semester only to find out she reads the class group messages and sees the missing fliers. She then later said she’s with her man”.

‎Bhetty, “She went to see a man and she didn’t take her parents’ call?Make she sleep cell for 3 days”.

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“It took me getting married and giving birth to realise marriage benefits men more” — Woman shares emotional thoughts

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13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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A woman has stirred serious conversations online after opening up about how marriage and motherhood changed her perspective on life.

In a heartfelt reflection, she said it was only after getting married and giving birth that she began questioning who marriage truly benefits.

According to her, women often carry the heavier load — emotionally, physically, and mentally.

She explained that marriage can make women feel like tools, responsible for cooking, cleaning, caring for the home, and even contributing financially, while still bearing the full weight of pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare.

She questioned why something described as a “blessing” should come with so much pain, stress, sleepless nights, and emotional strain for women.

In her words, childbirth comes with intense pain, followed by years of responsibility that largely fall on the woman, while many men continue life almost unchanged.

She admitted she never strongly pushed for marriage herself and only went along with it after family pressure. It was the lived experience — not theory — that opened her eyes.

While she made it clear that she loves her son deeply and finds joy in him, she said motherhood also forced her to confront uncomfortable truths about expectations placed on women.

📹: TT/mummychika1

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