Skip to main content

How Yahaya Bello Supposedly Paid The $845,000 in School Fees for His Kids


Yahaya Bello, the immediate former governor of Kogi State, paid his children's school fees in advance up until 2034–2035, including his preschooler Zayyan Ali Bello, according to agreement documents and payment records. American International School, Abuja (AISA) received the funds.

The records that were given to the Federal Capital Territory High Court on December 19, 2023, became public online as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continued to look into Bello's actions while he was governor.

Payment for the 2034–2035 session was made in one of the receipts.

 In December 2023, SaharaReporters exclusively revealed that the EFCC had confiscated $760,910.84 related to alleged money laundering from Bello's payments to American International School, Abuja, which were intended to cover the tuition for four pupils until graduation.

 According to records that SaharaReporters was able to collect in December of last year, Governor Bello made a deal with the school through his nephew Mr. Ali Bello to pay his four children's tuition up front till graduation in order to insure their future. August 23, 2021, saw the signing and execution of the agreement.

 After the agreement was signed, different installments totaling $845.852.84 were deposited into the school account. Nonetheless, the anti-corruption organization as part of its monitoring

Following the events, the administration of the school sent a letter to the EFCC on October 27, 2022, demanding an official written demand for the money's return. However, the anti-graft agency supplied an account to which the funds were to be deposited.

The remaining $759,91084 was later paid to the account by the school after an initial $1,000 payment.In the meantime, the EFCC is pursuing legal action against Ali Bello for a N3 billion scam.

Along with other defendants, Ali Bello was charged with eighteen charges of money laundering and misappropriation totaling around N3 billion in February before the Federal High Court.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ENGINEER NATHANIEL FROM TIMBLOGGISTBLOGSPOT/TIMIYANDASBLOGSPOTt

May you be gifted with life’s biggest joys and never-ending bliss. After all, you yourself is a gift to earth, so you deserve the best” “Count not the candles…see the lights they give. Count not the years, but the life you live. Wishing you a wonderful time ahead" “Forget the past; look forward to the future, for the best things are yet to come.” “Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You are a very special person.  May today and all of your days be amazing!” “Your birthday is the first day of another 365-day journey. Be the shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world to make this year the best ever. Enjoy the ride.” Happy Birthday blood brother! Happy Birthday baba Ope! Happy Birthday Oko Cecilia! Wish you Long life and prosperity
Post a Comment
Read more

TEACHERS ARE BETTER THAN FARMERS

Here is a debate on the topic: *Moderator:* Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to today's debate on the topic "Teachers are better than farmers." We have two debaters, Uche and Nneoma, who will present their arguments for and against the topic. Let's begin with our first speaker, Uche. *Uche (in favor of the topic):* Thank you, Moderator. Teachers are the backbone of our society. They educate and shape the minds of our future leaders, innovators, and citizens. Without teachers, we would not have the doctors, engineers, and scientists who drive our economy and development. They play a vital role in shaping our culture and values. Teachers are better than farmers because they contribute more significantly to the overall development of society. *Nneoma (against the topic):* Thank you, Moderator. While teachers play a crucial role in education, farmers are the backbone of our economy. They provide the food that sustains us, and their work is essential to huma...
Post a Comment
Read more

Nigeria's top 10 most expensive states to live in, February 2024

  The cost of living in Nigeria is rising to previously unheard-of heights, posing significant challenges to the country's economy. The nation's inflation rate reached an almost all-time high of 31.7% in February 2024, according to the most recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report, highlighting the intense economic pressures that are changing the cost of life nationwide. The impact of this inflationary pressure varies greatly throughout subnational regions, and it is not evenly spread. The top ten most costly states in Nigeria to reside in as of February 2024 are listed below: 10. Akwa Ibom  When all things are taken into account, Akwa Ibom, which was the third most expensive state in Nigeria in January 2024, drops to the tenth slot on the list in February 2024. with an overall inflation rate of 33.94%, up from 33.16% in the previous month's data. Notably, the rate of food inflation increased to 41.44% in January 2024 from 39.96% in January 2024, indicating that th...
Post a Comment
Read more