Court strikes out Yahaya Bello’s bail application

The court had remanded Mr Bello in EFCC custody after his arraignment on 27 November.

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The judge, Maryanne Anenih, struck out the application on the grounds that it was filed when the former governor had yet to be taken into custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission . At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

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