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. […]
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 […]
Kaduna gov Uba Sani caught shoving Kogi’s Usman Ododo on camera
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has been seen in a viral video appearing to shove Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, during a media moment at the State House in Abuja. The brief incident happened while Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was addressing journalists. The event followed an interfaith breaking of fast hosted by President Bola […]
ICPC takes El-Rufai into custody after release by EFCC
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken into custody by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission after earlier being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He was moved to the commission’s Abuja office after spending about two days with the EFCC. Earlier reports suggested he had been arrested by […]
Kaduna LP chapter hails Nenadi Usman’s Supreme Court victory, urges members to return
The Labour Party (LP) in Kaduna State has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as the party’s National Chairperson. In a statement signed by the state chairman, Elder Yusuf Solomon Danbaki, the chapter described the ruling as a turning point that ends a long period of uncertainty and ushers in […]
Projects: No community is left behind in Kaduna – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed that no community is being neglected in Kaduna State, saying his administration is currently constructing 140 road projects across the 23 local government areas of the state. According to him, the projects cover about 1,335 kilometres and are evenly spread across the three senatorial districts to ensure balanced development. He […]
Beware of impostors, Kaduna ADC cautions members
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has issued a caution to its members to be vigilant against impostors posing as party officials. The party stressed that some individuals have been pretending to represent ADC, misleading members and the public. In a statement, the Kaduna chapter urged members to verify any communication or request […]
Three Kaduna PDP reps members defect to APC
In a major political shift, three members of the House of Representatives from Kaduna State have officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers include Aliyu Abdullahi representing Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency, Abdulkareem Ahmed representing Kaduna South Federal Constituency, and Sadiq Abdullahi representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency. Their […]
ADC: Atiku Visits El-Rufai
Former Vice President and PDP presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has paid a solidarity visit to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The visit comes shortly after El-Rufai was allegedly attacked by thugs during the inauguration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna. Atiku condemned the incident, describing it as an […]