Tag: El-Rufai

ICPC arraigns el-Rufai ally in alleged ₦311bn money-laundering scheme

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ICPC arraigns el Rufai

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC), has arraigned the Managing Director of TMDK Terminal Limited and a known associate of former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, Amadu Sule over an alleged ₦311 billion money-laundering scheme. The case has drawn significant public attention due to TMDK Terminal Ltd.’s long-standing business and political associations with the el-Rufa’i family, including former governor Nasir el-Rufa’i and his elder brother, Bashir el-Rufa’i, who are widely believed to have maintained close dealings with the company during and after Nasir el-Rufa’i’s tenure as…

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“El-Rufa’i must face scrutiny” – Northern youths

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Civic Group on el Rufa'i

The Northern Youth Frontiers, (NYF), has called on former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i to submit himself to scrutiny over allegations of misappropriation of state funds during his tenure, insisting that accountability is non-negotiable for public officers. The group also urged all leaders, past and present, to embrace responsibility to the public, noting that true leadership is characterised by humility and a willingness to be held accountable. In a statement issued yesterday by its National Coordinator, Sama Musa, the group expressed concern that el-Rufa’i has allegedly resisted attempts to probe…

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2027: “You removed Jonathan, yet nothing changed; be wiser this time” – Dickson to Amaechi, el-Rufa’i, Atiku

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Dickson to Amaechi, el Rufa'i, Atiku

Former Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, has issued a pointed caution to prominent politicians forming a new opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to reports, the coalition includes key political figures such as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i. These political heavyweights gathered in Abuja on Saturday to celebrate Amaechi’s 60th birthday. During the event, Atiku described himself, Amaechi, and el-Rufa’i as “conspirators”, united once again in their opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a sharp…

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Kaduna: Communities decry uneven use of former Gov. el-Rufa’i’s $350m World Bank loan

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Kaduna Communities decry

Residents and stakeholders in Kaduna State are raising alarms over the alleged uneven disbursement of a $350 million World Bank loan secured by former governor Nasir el-Rufai’s administration for urban renewal projects. Twelve local government areas – including Birnin-Gwari, Giwa, Kajuru, and Zangon-Kataf – are reportedly yet to benefit from the loan, despite ongoing repayments. Investigations reveal that many projects in these areas were either never started or abandoned after ceremonial flag-offs. Community members and civil society groups accuse the previous government of focusing spending on Kaduna-North LGA, leaving poorer…

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Court grants el-Rufai’s ex-aide, 3 others bail in ₦64.8m fraud case

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Court grants bail2

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted bail to four individuals, (including Jimi Lawal, a senior advisor to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i), who were arraigned on fraud and money laundering charges. The defendants, who were arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other-Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) were accused of diverting ₦64.8 million in three tranches to the bank account of Solar Life Nigeria Limited, where Lawal was believed to be the sole signatory. The other defendants are Lawal Adebisi, a former Senior Special Adviser to el-Rufa’i;…

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El-Rufa’i spotted at SDP HQ with politicians days after denying defection rumours

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El Rufa'i at SDP

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmed el-Rufa’i has sparked speculation about his political future with a visit to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) national headquarters yesterday. This move came just two days after he denied rumours of defecting from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A post shared on Facebook by Liberty TV/Radio Chairman Kaduna and former Chairman of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Board,  Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, revealed el-Rufa’i meeting with other prominent politicians at the…

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El-Rufa’is N400bn probe: CSO submits petitions to EFCC, ICPC

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CSO on El Rufa'i probe

A civil society group, the Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance, (KCWGG), has announced that it has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, and his cabinet over alleged financial misappropriation of over N400 billion during his administration from 2015 to 2023. Speaking during a press conference held at Arewa House, Kaduna, yesterday, the chairman of KCWGG, Comrade Victor Duniya, stated, Yesterday, (Tuesday), July 2, 2024, we officially lodged petitions at the headquarters…

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Security Non-clearance: El-Rufa’i bows out of ministerial race, jets out of Nigeria

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Immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has withdrawn his interest in ministerial appointment following non-clearance by the Senate. The former governor has reportedly jetted out of the country after withdrawing his interest in the ministerial appointment. According to a credible source, El-Rufai departed to Europe, but will be in Egypt first. Recall that the Senate had last week confirmed 45 out of the 48 ministerial nominees, excluding El-Rufa’i and two others, including the Taraba state nominee, Danladi Sani, and that of Delta State, Stella Okotete, over what they said…

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Alleged N32bn Court Cases: Dont consider el-Rufa’i for ministerial position, Group urges Tinubu

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A group, under the aegis of Forum for Transparency and Accountability inGovernance, on Friday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, not to succumb topressures by any politician with pending allegation of fraud related cases incourt or at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to beappointed into his cabinet under the guise of being a loyal party member. The call on the President was at the backdrop of the much-expected list of ministerial nominees to be sent to the Senate by President Tinubu. The President has a statutory period of 60 days…

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El-Rufa’i makes U-turn, finally denies accusing Tinubu of using religion to win election

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Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, says claims that he said President Bola Tinubu used religion to win the presidential election, are manufactured falsehoods. In June, a Twitter user, Will. E, had posted a video where el-Rufai, flanked by Uba Sani, his successor, was seen addressing a group of Muslims in Hausa, shortly after Tinubu was declared winner of the election. Will. E translated the video and accused el-Rufai and the APC of using religion to win the election. The video sparked angry reactions on the social media platform. The…

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