Tag: Nasir El-Rufai

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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Alleged Money Laundering: Kaduna Court revokes Bashir Sa’idu’s bail

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KD court revokes Bashir Sa'idu’s bail

…Remands him in prison custody Former Finance Commissioner in Kaduna State under Nasir el-Rufa’i, Bashir Sa’idu, yesterday appeared at the ongoing case in a Kaduna State High Court, which started last year after he was reportedly held in detention for over 50 days. The case was subsequently reassigned to another judge. That however entailed that the processes have to be restarted all over.  His lawyer prayed for the adoption of the bail and terms already granted by the court. However, the Prosecutor insisted that the request has to come through…

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Alleged Corruption: El-Rufa’i to remain in ICPC custody till June

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El Rufa'i in ICPC custody

Justice Darius Khobo, of the Kaduna State High Court, has adjourned the bail application of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, to the first week of June 2026. El-Rufa’i is currently facing prosecution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of financial impropriety and abuse of office during his tenure. Following the court session, his counsel, Ukpon Akpan, criticised the repeated postponement of the bail hearing, describing the delay as “politically motivated”. The former governor arrived at the court premises at about 9 am…

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El-Rufa’i secures bail after intense court battle

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El Rufa'i secures bail

Justice Rilwan Aikawa, of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State, has granted the former governor of the state, Nasir el-Rufa’i, bail. He is being charged for alleged financial misconduct, including deposits into his domiciliary account and how his earnings were handled by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC). However, El-Rufa’i’s bail application was stalled at the Kaduna State High Court, as the presiding judge, Justice Darius Khobo, has reserved ruling on the bail application to April 21, 2026. The former governor is being arraigned…

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ICPC slams 9-count charge on el-Rufa’i; court fixes bail ruling today

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el Rufa'i, court fixes bail ruling

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, appeared before the Kaduna State High Court yesterday under heavy security, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) slammed an amended nine-count charge against him over alleged fraud, abuse of office, and corruption. Security was visibly heightened around the court premises, with operatives deployed at strategic points as el-Rufa’i, dressed in traditional attire, made his way through a crowded corridor of supporters, lawyers, and observers. During the proceedings, counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Abang, revealed that the prosecution had…

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El-Rufa’i returns to prison, as court adjourns bail hearing to today

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Court adjourns el Rufa'i's hearing

Legal proceedings involving former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, took multiple twists yesterday, as courts in Kaduna and Abuja handled separate but related matters concerning the embattled politician. At the Federal High Court in Kaduna, el-Rufa’i’s much-anticipated bail hearing in an alleged corruption case was adjourned to today Wednesday. The session, conducted under tight security, underscored the heightened public attention surrounding the case. Counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Akpan, confirmed the adjournment, noting that the legal team needed time to file necessary responses. “The hearing of the bail application…

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