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Ex-gov Bello’s surrender, a shameless publicity stunt – EFCC
ABUJA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has described former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello’s recent visit to its office as a publicity stunt, questioning his sincerity in cooperating with the commission.
Recall that Bello’s visit occurred amidst his ongoing money laundering case, which has been adjourned to October 30, 2024, for a ruling at the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite.
The EFCC alleged that Bello was not genuinely prepared to surrender himself, contrary to his public claims.
The commission noted that Bello had another opportunity to appear before Justice Nwite on Wednesday but failed to do so, further fueling doubts about his intentions.
EFCC officials had previously visited Bello at the Kogi Governor’s lodge to request his presence, but he refused to accompany them. This, according to the EFCC, exposed his insincerity and suggested he had something to hide.
The EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed these details during an interview on Arise TV’s The Morning Show on Thursday.
Uwujaren emphasized that Bello’s actions were inconsistent with someone genuinely seeking to cooperate with the commission.
Additionally, the EFCC revealed that Bello’s media team had disseminated false information about his visit, claiming he had been detained by the commission even before his arrival.
According the Uwujaren, this misinformation was spread across various media platforms, sparking unnecessary speculation.
He said: “That is enough to convince Nigerians that his presence at the EFCC on the 18th of September was more of a stunt, not really that he wanted to abide by the rule of law.
“When EFCC officials went to the Kogi Governor’s lodge to ask him to come back, he would have followed them if he had no issue presenting himself to the commission. If he had done that, he would have complied with the decision of the Court of Appeal, which mandated him to formally present himself. That, as I am concerned, exposed his insincerity in appearing at the car park of the EFCC on the 18th of September.
“Even before he arrived at the car park of the EFCC, he had already sent out media information across all platforms that he had presented himself to the EFCC, and they were even saying he had been detained, and that was not true. That alone showed us that he had a game plan. And that game plan can only be explained by him alone.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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