‘They plan to arrest my brother, get me to negotiate’ – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that there were plans to arrest his elder brother ahead of their mother’s burial. He claimed the move was intended to pressure him into negotiations with authorities. According to him, his brother Bashir avoided travelling to Nigeria to escape the alleged arrest. El-Rufai made the claim while […]
What El-rufai’s sudden release from ICPC custody means – Wakili
Social media commentator Imran U. Wakili has reacted to the release of Nasir El-Rufai from custody. El-Rufai was earlier held by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission before his sudden release. Wakili suggested that the former governor’s detention may not have been based on proven wrongdoing. He also pointed to the timing […]
El-Rufai arrives court for alleged money laundering trial
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday for his money laundering trial. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had announced his arraignment earlier. El-Rufai is being charged under suit number FHC/KD/73/2026 with counts including conversion and possession of public property. Additional charges […]
ICPC dismantles Lagos ‘visa mill’ syndicate, secures conviction of govt official
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has busted a visa fraud syndicate in Lagos and secured the conviction of Michael Kuyoro, a staff member of Ikeja Local Government. Kuyoro was found guilty of forgery, conspiracy, and abuse of office in a scheme targeting 22 visa applicants. The case began after the […]
Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC until March 25
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a lawsuit filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the case until March 25 to allow all parties properly file and organise their legal documents. […]
FG set to roll out N100bn solar programme for public institutions
The Federal Government has approved N100 billion for the National Public Sector Solarization Initiative (NPSSI) to provide reliable electricity to public institutions across Nigeria. Engr. Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), revealed the plan during a visit by NJI Administrator Justice Babatunde Adejumo to REA headquarters in Abuja. The initiative aims […]
El-Rufai should be treated fairly -Batagarawa
Lawal Batagarawa, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, should be treated fairly like any Nigerian. He made the comments on Thursday during an interview on Trust TV regarding phone-tapping allegations against El-Rufai. Batagarawa emphasized that no statement or allegation should be considered proof of […]
No Wiretapping Equipment Found In El-Rufai’s Abuja Home
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has refuted claims that sophisticated phone-tapping devices and sensitive security documents were seized from his Abuja residence. His son, Mohammed El-Rufai, described the allegations as false and politically motivated. According to the family, only old mobile phones, laptops, and flash drives were taken during the search, […]
Kaduna protesters thank EFCC, ICPC for El-Rufai probe
Hundreds of protesters under the Nasiriya Movement marched through Kaduna in support of the ongoing investigation of former governor Nasir El-Rufai. They carried placards thanking the EFCC and ICPC for probing his administration. The group alleged that over ₦432 billion was misappropriated during El-Rufai’s tenure and called on anti-graft agencies to ensure a thorough and […]
You didn’t speak when El-Rufai dealt with Kaduna – Coalition slams Atiku
A civil society group, Kaduna Voices United, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the arrest and detention of ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai. The coalition accused Atiku of double standards, saying he did not speak up during alleged governance issues under El-Rufai. Atiku had reportedly described El-Rufai’s detention as troubling and […]