Kemi Pinheiro
Kemi Pinheiro is a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) recognized for his legal acumen and advocacy in high-stakes cases. He is currently heading the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) legal team in the trial of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, who faces serious allegations of financial misconduct.
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Recent news mentions
Kemi Pinheiro appeared for the Adichie family in the legal proceedings regarding Nkanu's death.
Investigation begins into death of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie’s son
Ghana· 2026-02-27
Kemi Pinheiro is the lead prosecution counsel who did not oppose Bello's request for the trip.
Yahaya Bello gets Hajj trip amid N80.2bn fraud trial
Nigeria· 2026-01-29
Kemi Pinheiro tendered the school’s admission and prepaid tuition fee documents as exhibits.
Yahaya Bello paid $845,852 for young children’s future enrollment – American schoolNigeria· 2025-03-07
Prof. Kemi Pinheiro is the lead prosecution counsel in the case.
Ex-Abia gov, Orji, son face 16 chargesNigeria· 2025-03-01
Kemi Pinheiro is the EFCC’s counsel involved in the case.
Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn fraud case to March 6Nigeria· 2025-02-24
Kemi Pinheiro heads the EFCC legal team in the trial against Yahaya Bello.
EFCC operatives guard Abuja court as Yahaya Bello’s trial resumesNigeria· 2025-02-24