‘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 made mistake surrendering, Tinubu govt afraid of him – Ex-Buhari minister
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said that Mallam Nasir El-Rufai made a “great mistake” by surrendering to security agencies. Dalung claimed the Nigerian government feared El-Rufai, which prompted his arrest. In an interview with Trust TV, he said authorities initially attempted to arrest El-Rufai at the airport but were unsuccessful. Dalung […]
Journalists denied access as El-Rufai appears in Kaduna court
Journalists and members of the public were denied access to the courtroom as Nasir El-Rufai appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The restriction limited media coverage of the proceedings, and no official explanation was provided for the decision. El-Rufai arrived at the court in a Hilux vehicle and was escorted inside by security […]
El-Rufai arraigned in Kaduna court amid tight security
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Kaduna amid tight security presence. Security operatives were deployed around the court premises to maintain order and prevent any disruption during the proceedings. El-Rufai is facing multiple charges, including alleged money laundering, abuse of office, and fraud. The case, brought forward […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]