Atiku Isa, president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has said President Bola Tinubu could face imprisonment after leaving office. Isa made the remark in an interview with Symfoni Media, where he criticised what he described as the misuse of state institutions by political leaders. He said no leader remains in power forever,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded the immediate release of Nasir El-Rufai or his arraignment before a court of competent jurisdiction. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, said the continued detention of the former Kaduna governor raises concerns about respect for the rule of law. Party Raises Concerns Over…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is holding Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, based on a valid court order. In a statement on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said reports claiming it sought a fresh extension of el-Rufai’s detention on March 17 are inaccurate. Court Adjourns Hearing to March…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has asked President Bola Tinubu to end what he described as the persecution of political opponents disguised as criminal prosecution. In a post on X on Monday, the former Anambra governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) warned that undermining…
Embattled former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has told the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that his investigation is “politically motivated”. The ICPC is currently probing the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over alleged financial impropriety during his tenure as governor of Kaduna state between 2015 and 2023….
The family of Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna state governor, has denied reports that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered wiretapping equipment from his Abuja residence. In a statement issued on Monday, signed by Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the family dismissed as false a report by The Nation alleging that ICPC…
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss charges filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing them as incompetent and lacking merit. The DSS instituted the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026 against him. The court fixed February 25, 2026, for hearing before Justice Joyce…
By ALO360 Editorial Board In every democracy, the fight against corruption must be firm, consistent, and impartial. It must not only be just, but it must be seen to be just. When prosecution appears selective, public trust begins to erode. And in politics, perception often becomes reality. Nigeria now faces that perception challenge in the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) of carrying out selective investigations. Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, made the allegation on Thursday during an interview on Arise TV. ‘We Are Not Pronouncing Guilt’ Abdullahi said the party is…
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, landed in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The agency detained him on February 18, 2026, following his release from another anti-graft body. Officials moved El-Rufai to ICPC facilities in Abuja shortly after. Prior EFCC Detention Earlier, the Economic and Financial Crimes…
