By Busari Kabirat
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who was the Ex-governor of Kogi State, had finally over issues raised against him while he was in the office as governor honoured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC)’s, invitation.
This was confirmed in a signed statement by Ohiare Michael, the Director from Yahaya Bello media office, noting that the Ex-governor has honoured the anti-graft agency’s invitation.
Statement reads: “Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello today honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
“The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all the while, only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order to ensure due process.
“The case has been before a competent court of jurisdiction, and Alhaji Yahaya Bello had been duly represented by his legal team at every hearing.
“It is important for the former Governor to now honour the invitation of the EFCC to clear his name as he has nothing to hide and nothing to fear.
“The former Governor believes firmly in the efforts of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to place Nigeria on the path of sustainable economic development; and supports the fight against corruption in the country.
“It is on record that he was the first Governor of Kogi State to put in place an anti-corruption mechanism to check graft and ensure that the resources of the State work for the people of the State.
“He was accompanied to the EFCC Headquarters by high profile Nigerians.
“It is our hope that the Commission will be as professional as necessary and respect his fundamental rights as a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Details of his engagement with the operatives of the Anti-Graft Agency will be disclosed later.”
Sean Diddy sent to jail ahead of sex trafficking trial
By Busari Kabirat
The popular American rapper Sean Diddy, has been sent to jail by the US magistrate judge, Robyn Tarnofsky, as he await his trial on federal sex trafficking.
He had on Tuesday been held without bail after he pleaded not guilty of the accusations.
Reports about Diddy’s bail denial was due to the accusation laid against him in a 14 page federal indictment of using his sprawling business empire to abuse, threaten, and traffic women to fulfill his sexual desires and protect his reputation.
He was also alledged by the federal prosecutor that “Diddy with help from Combs Enterprise associates, ran an enterprise that he engaged in sex trafficking, arson, forced labor or kidnapping, among other crimes.”
Two out the three charges against the rapper, carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. Prosecutors had asked that he remain jailed until trial.
However, his lawyers prayed that he be released on a $50 million bond to home detention with electronic monitoring.
