Tag: Nasir El-Rufa’i

2027: ‘SDP best platform for coalition’ – el-Rufa’i

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El Rufa'i on SDP

The former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i has said that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) remains the best platform for the coalition in its plot to oust President Bola Tinubu from power. Speaking during an interview during a television programme, el-Rufa’i said the key political leaders involved in the planned coalition had reached a consensus on which platform would be used ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the coalition champions have agreed that once they reach a consensus on a political platform to use for the…

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4 yrs after ordeal, Adara Elders seek justice against Ex-Gov. el-Rufa’i

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Adara Elders seek justice

…Demand NGN2.3bn in damages Nine Elders from the Adara Traditional Council in Kaduna state who were kept in Kaduna-Central prison for three months in 2019 have sued former Governor Nasiru el-Rufa’i, demanding NGN2.3 billion in damages for violation of their Fundamental Human Rights. The Elders were detained in the prison custody for repeated attempts to have the governor to reconsider the Village Restructuring (Amendment) order No. 21 Vol 52. which he signed into law. Presiding over the case on Tuesday at the Federal High Court Kaduna, Justice Hauwa’u adjourned the…

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“Envy, bane of Nigeria’s political class” – El-Rufa’i laments, amidst alleged ?432bn corruption

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El Rufa'i laments

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, took to his official X handle over the weekend to share his personal thoughts on what he termed ‘envy’ among Nigeria’s political class. His lamentation follows allegations of corruption and misappropriation of Government funds during his eight years as governor of Kaduna State. Recall that the Kaduna State House of Assembly had claimed that his eight-year administration allegedly siphoned ?432bn, leaving the State with huge debt liabilities. Earlier in June, the ad-hoc committee set up by the State Assembly to investigate all finances, loans…

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Dr. Bugaje, lashes at el-Rufa’i over Panteka market, others’ demolition

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Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna, Dr. Idris Bugaje, has said that he had no hand in the demolition of the Panteka Market in Kaduna. Speaking at the graduation of Panteka Artisans, under the National Skills Qualification (NSQ) certification, Bugaje, decried how former governor Nasir el-Rufa’i displaced ordinary traders in the markets he demolished and reconstructed. He alleged that the newly constructed shops, especially in Kasuwan-Barchi Market, were being sold to people who have nothing to do with the market. Bugaje said the NBTE presented…

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‘Boko Haram, IPOB, ESN are afraid of Lagbaja’, El-Rufa’i declares

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The immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufa’i, has stated that the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is feared by Boko Haram, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/Eastern Security Network (ESN) and other groups. The former governor, who state this on Sunday, declared his assurance on the Army Chief’s competence in discharging his duties after he made a tweet via his verified Twitter handle, @elufa’i. His tweet said: “A new kind of Chief of Army Staff, who without doubt will wipe out terrorism, banditry, vandalism and militancy in Nigeria.”…

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Kaduna will not negotiate with bandits, el-Rufa’i insists

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..As bandits kill 5, injure one in fresh attacks The Kaduna State government, under the leadership of Governor Nasir Ahmed el-Rufa’i, has denied appointing representatives to interface with bandits on its behalf. This was made known in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, yesterday, while debunking a report in the media suggesting that the government had appointed representatives to interface with the bandits on its behalf. The Kaduna State government, in a statement by Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel…

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“No Fulani bandit will repent after getting millions from kidnapping” – El-Rufa’i to Gumi

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Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufa’i says what is needed is a strong and coordinated fight against bandits, and not a peace deal like the one being advocated by a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. The governor disclosed this in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation, (BBC) Hausa yesterday. Gumi has been visiting bandits in their enclaves in some northern States, preaching and appealing to them to lay down their arms and embrace dialogue. El-Rufa’i, however, said even though northern governors lack coordinated efforts in the fight against insecurity in…

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Kaduna: El-Rufa’i threatens fresh lockdown over COVID-19 second wave

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Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has said he would not hesitate to lock down the State if the cases of COVID-19 keeps on rising. He expressed his worries when he was hinted that the State has been recording a 30 percent increase now on a daily basis in the last two months. To this end, the governor directed that all employees of the State government must undergo a mandatory COVID-19 test as part of efforts to contain the spread of the virus in the State.  El-Rufa’i also lamented that many…

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Arewa House@50: ‘This is not Sardauna’s North’, Sultan laments

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‘We need to re-create Nigeria’ – Fayemi Says Nigeria’s amalgamation not a mistake As the North marks the 50th anniversary of its Centre for Historical Documentation and Research, otherwise known as Arewa House, in Kaduna, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has lamented that the North of today is a far departure from what the late Premier of the North and Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello planned for the region. The Sultan, who stated this in his remarks at the first session of the celebration, said…

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Looting: El-Rufa’i meets youth leaders, condemns attack on police officers

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As Police arrest suspected looters Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i has met with youth leaders from the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, appealing to them not to engage in any act of violence or looting. During the stakeholders meeting on Friday, El-Rufa’i vowed to prosecute those behind the looting and threat of peace in Kaduna South and Chikun LGAs according to the law. While admitting that there are some bad officers in the Force that should be fished out, El-Rufa’i warned on the dangers of attacking officers…

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