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“Why I’m keeping quiet” — El-Rufa’i takes on ICPC

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, has defended his decision not to respond to investigators, saying his silence was a conscious and strategic choice informed by his belief that the ongoing probe by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) is politically-driven. In his written submissions to the anti-graft agency, el-Rufa’i described his refusal to answer questions as both a lawful exercise of his constitutional right and a form of resistance to what he considers a biased investigation. He stressed that he would only offer a defence if and when formal…

El-Rufa’i cries political persecution, as ICPC, EFCC probes deepen

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Aminu Imam

…DSS arrests 5 officers over alleged airport bribery The legal and political drama surrounding former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufa’i has intensified, as his ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Attorney-General stalled in court and drew further scrutiny amid related bribery revelations. A hearing at the Federal High Court in Abuja was adjourned on Tuesday after it emerged that the respondents had not been served…

ICPC claims recovery of ‘wiretapping devices’ from el-Rufa’i’s Abuja home

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Family denies claim A fresh controversy has erupted between the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, over claims that sophisticated wiretapping equipment and sensitive security documents were recovered from his Abuja residence. In court processes filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the ICPC alleged that operatives retrieved “electronic magnetic equipment capable of tapping conversations” and “sensitive security documents capable of compromising national security” during a search conducted in the presence of el-Rufai’s…

“Where is Dadiyata?” – Kaduna youths demand probe, back EFCC investigation of el-Rufa’i

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Kaduna witnessed a wave of coordinated protests on Thursday, as hundreds of youths and civil society groups stormed the Government House and marched through major streets of the metropolis, demanding accountability over the disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, and backing ongoing corruption probes into former governor Nasir el-Rufa’i. The demonstrators, comprising youths and women, began their procession at the UTC roundabout before moving in an orderly march toward the Government House. Singing solidarity songs and wielding placards, they called for a public audit of el-Rufai’s eight-year administration…

Court adjourns el-Rufa’i’s arraignment to April 23

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

The arraignment of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, was stalled yesterday, following his absence in court, with the trial judge, Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, adjourning proceedings to April 23, 2026. At the resumed sitting, prosecution counsel, Oluwole Aladedoye, informed the court that although the matter was scheduled for arraignment, the defendant could not be produced, as he was currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). He urged the court to adjourn the matter to March 10 to enable the anti-graft agency to…

“El-Rufai’s aide, Adekeye lied; ex-gov. didn’t suffer nosebleeds in custody” – ICPC

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied a claim by Muyiwa Adekeye, a media aide to Nasir el-Rufa’i, former governor of Kaduna State, that the latter suffered nosebleeds overnight in its custody. Recall that el-Rufa’i has been detained by the ICPC since February 18 after his release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) where he spent two nights. Adekeye, in a statement yesterday, said El-Rufa’i’s legal team had not been shown any remand order authorising his continued detention in ICPC’s custody beyond 48…

El-Rufa’i files ₦1bn suit against ICPC, others for “unlawful invasion of residence”

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna state governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i has filed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Enforcement Commission, (ICPC), over alleged unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence. El-Rufa’i, through his team of lawyers led by Oluwole Iyamu, (SAN), prayed the court to declare that the search warrant issued on Feb. 4 by the Chief Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court of the FCT (2nd respondent), authorising the search and seizure at his residence was invalid, null and void. He urged the court to declare that the…

Alleged wiretap: FG to arraign el-Rufa’i on alleged cybercrime, security breach Feb. 25

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government will, on February 25, arraign a former governor of Kaduna State and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nasir el-Rufa’i, on alleged cybercrime and breach of national security. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, assigned the case to Justice Joyce AbdulMalik, also of the FHC, and fixed the arraignment for the said date. Recall that the Department of State Services (DSS) had on Monday, filed a 3-count criminal charge against the former governor, following his statement on wiretapping the telephone…

El-Rufa’i detained by ICPC over ‘failed’ ₦11.1bn JV Kaduna light-rail project

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Aminu Imam

Former Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufa’i, who was initially arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) operatives shortly after his release from the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), landed in the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) custody over a pending trial before the Federal High Court, Kaduna Division, regarding the failed ₦11.1bn Joint-Venture (JV) Kaduna light-rail project. According to the ICPC, the money was collected by a JV partner during el-Rufa’i’s administration, but the project wasn’t executed, while also adding that part of the…

FG files criminal charges against el-Rufa’i for alleged phone interception of NSA, Ribaɗu

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has charged former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, before the Federal High Court (FCT) in Abuja over the alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribaɗu. Court documents indicated that el-Rufa’i, who is currently a guest o the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) appeared as a guest on a television programme on February 13, 2026, where he reportedly admitted involvement in the interception and acknowledged knowing those who carried out the act without reporting them to security agencies. The…