Tag: Nasir El-Rufai

“APC wants el-Rufa’i behind bars until after 2027 polls”, ADC alleges

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ADC alleges against APC

The African Democratic Party (ADC) has stated that the embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufa’i, might not be released until after the 2027 elections. According to reports, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who stated this during an appearance on television on Thursday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of being behind el-Rufa’i’s continued detention. “And I say let me establish the principle that ADC is not opposed to anybody who has a legitimate case to answer, from being prosecuted, but when you are holding someone…

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Court rejects el-Rufa’i’s bail bid after hospital disowns medical report

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Court rejects el Rufa'i’s bail bid

Kaduna State High Court has dismissed another bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, in the criminal case brought against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC). Justice D. H. Khobo, in a ruling delivered on June 29, 2026, turned down el-Rufa’i’s third request for bail, which was based on medical grounds. A key issue before the court was a medical report submitted by the former governor in support of his application.  The document, marked as Exhibit ‘A’, was purportedly issued by…

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El-Rufa’i appears in 2 Kaduna courts over ICPC charges

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El Rufa'i in Kaduna courts

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, on Wednesday appeared before two separate courts in Kaduna to face allegations of financial misconduct, abuse of office and money laundering brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). At the Federal High Court in Kaduna, presided over by Justice Hauwa’u Buhari, el-Rufa’i was arraigned alongside his former Special Adviser, Jimi Lawal, and five companies on an amended 11-count charge. El-Rufa’i pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charge against him, while Lawal also entered not guilty pleas to the counts filed…

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El-Rufa’i loses bid to relax bail conditions, remains in custody

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El Rufa'i loses bid

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has failed in his attempt to secure a relaxation of the bail conditions earlier imposed on him by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The ruling, delivered yesterday by Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, means the former governor will remain in custody pending his ability to meet the existing bail requirements. El-Rufa’i had approached the court through his counsel, Paul Erokoro (SAN), asking for a review of the conditions attached to his bail. His legal team argued that the terms were excessively strict and difficult to…

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Court again adjourns el-Rufa’i corruption trial

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Court on el Rufa'i corruption trial

…As ex-Chief of Staff secures ₦200m bail The trial of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, over alleged corruption and abuse of office suffered another setback yesterday, as a Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned proceedings due to the absence of two co-defendants standing trial alongside him. The case, instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), centres on allegations of abuse of office, fraud and financial misconduct during el-Rufa’i’s tenure as governor. Prosecutors allege that public funds were released for projects that were either not…

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ICPC denies ADC leaders access to el-Rufa’i

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ICPC on access to el Rufa'i

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were yesterday denied access to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. According to reports, ADC leaders, including its National Secretary, Ogbeni Ra’uf Aregbesola, National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, and Secretary of the ADC Manifesto and Policy Committee, Salihu Lukman, were denied access to el-Rufa’i when they attempted to see him in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). While the details surrounding yesterday’s visit are still sketchy, the development was confirmed by the ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi,…

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‘How el-Rufa’i revoked Gowon’s Abuja land’ – Bishop Kukah

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Kukah on el Rufa'i

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has revealed how former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir el-Rufa’i, revoked a plot of land belonging to former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, in Abuja. Kukah spoke yesterday in Abuja, while reviewing Gowon’s autobiography: ‘My Life of Duty and Allegiance’, published by Havilah Group. The cleric, known for his interventions on national issues and reflections on Nigeria’s political history, used the occasion to recount some of the difficulties Gowon faced after leaving office, including his years in exile following…

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Court grants el-Rufa’i ₦100m bail, orders monthly DSS reporting

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Court grants el Rufa'i bail

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, in the sum of ₦100 million in his trial over alleged breach of national security. Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, while delivering  ruling in a bail application yesterday, imposed a series of stringent conditions el-Rufa’i must meet before being released on bail. The ex-governor is to provide one surety in like sum. The court ordered that the surety must reside in either Maitama or Asokoro districts of Abuja, and must deposit the original Certificate of Occupancy…

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El-Rufa’i, Ganduje face fresh calls for probe over alleged killing of Dadiyata

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El Rufa'i, Ganduje on calls for probe

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called for an independent probe into the disappearance and alleged killing of Kaduna-based activist, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. Sowore urged authorities to invite former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i; former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) Yusuf Bichi; and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, for questioning over the matter. The activist made the demand in a Facebook post yesterday, while reacting to recent moves by the Nigeria…

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El-Rufa’i’s son, Bello dumps APC for ADC

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Bello el Rufai dumps

Mohammed Bello el-Rufa’i, a member of the 10th House of Representatives representing Kaduna-North federal constituency and son of embattled former governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, has announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress, (APC) to the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). El-Rufa’i, who is also the Chairman of House Committee on Banking Regulations announced his defection on his social media handles yesterday. The lawmaker, in the post, announced that he submitted his letter of resignation which was read at the plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas…

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