Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, appeared in court on Monday as his trial for alleged fraud continued.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought multiple charges against him, accusing him of financial misconduct during his time in office.

Bello is facing a 19-count fraud charge before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Maitama. He was granted bail set at N500 million, with two sureties required to provide the same amount.

In a separate case, he also faces 16 fraud-related charges at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. Justice Maryann Anenih granted him bail in that case as well, setting the amount at N500 million with three sureties.

Security was tight around the c...