El-Rufai questions disparity in sentences for convicted terrorists
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over the differences in sentences handed to convicted terrorists across Nigeria. He questioned why some terrorists receive long jail terms while others involved in similar crimes get lighter punishments. El-Rufai stressed that these inconsistencies could affect public trust in the justice system. The governor emphasized that terrorism […]
2027: El-Rufai urges Zamfara residents to join ADC to tackle security, economic challenges
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has appealed to the people of Zamfara State to support and join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit to the state, El-Rufai argued that Nigeria needs a new political direction, stressing that the ADC has the capacity to bring real […]
I rejected El-Rufai as my successor – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he turned down the idea of choosing Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, as his successor when he was leaving office in 2007. Obasanjo made this revelation during the second edition of the annual Ajibosin Platform Symposium held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. El-Rufai served as the […]
Tinubu Won’t Extend His Tenure Beyond 2031 - Onanuga Replies El-Rufai
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed claims that the President plans to extend his tenure beyond 2031. Onanuga’s response came after former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleged that Tinubu might attempt to remain in power longer than the constitution allows. He stressed that President Tinubu respects […]
You Need Help, Bayo Onanuga Replies El-Rufai
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has responded sharply to remarks made by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, telling him that he “needs help.” The exchange comes after El-Rufai’s recent comments on national issues stirred debates across political circles. Onanuga, who serves as Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, dismissed El-Rufai’s statements […]
El-Rufai employs desperate tactics to get what he wants – APC chieftain
A senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Dr. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has described former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai as an “expired politician” who relies on desperate tactics, blackmail, and lies to get what he wants. Kwankwaso, in a statement, said Nigerians are already aware of the false claims El-Rufai has […]
President Tinubu is a use and dump leader – Senator Kabiru Marafa
Former Senator Kabiru Marafa has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, labeling him as a leader who only uses people for his own benefit and later abandons them. Marafa, who recently left the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the statement during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, September 1. He argued that the way former […]
You can’t fix Nigeria in four years – El-Rufai to Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi on one-term presidency
Nasir El-Rufai has advised former governors Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi to stop promising a one-term presidency, arguing that Nigerians are skeptical about such claims. El-Rufai, who previously served as Kaduna State Governor, shared his thoughts on the Sunday Politics show on Channels Television on August 31. Peter Obi had earlier said that if elected […]
NSA office counters El-Rufai accusations, makes clarifications on alleged payments to bandits
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed accusations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government pays or rewards bandits. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Zakari Mijinyawa, ONSA described the claims as false, adding that no part of the government has ever offered ransom […]
I am not contesting for any position in 2027- El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has made it clear that he will not be contesting for any political position in the 2027 elections. Instead, he says his focus is on working with others to push out leaders he described as oppressors at both the state and national levels. El-Rufai revealed this on Wednesday, August […]