Mohammed Bello El-Rufai says Peter Obi often called to ask about his detained father, Nasir El-Rufai, calling it a lesson in life. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai has opened up about the support his family received during his father’s legal troubles. The Kaduna North lawmaker said several political leaders checked on his detained father, Nasir El-Rufai. According…
Peter Obi and Dele Momodu have renewed calls for the release of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Their comments come amid his continued detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Obi’s media aide, Idris Zekeri, said the former Anambra governor wants El-Rufai’s case handled through due process. “If there…
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai says his ongoing legal troubles have changed how he views some relationships. The former minister said some friends and associates have remained silent during his difficult period. According to him, their silence has made him rethink certain relationships. He shared his thoughts in a statement posted on X. El-Rufai…
A federal high court has rejected an application by Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna state governor, seeking a variation of his bail conditions in the alleged wiretapping case. Joyce Abdulmalik, the presiding judge, delivered the ruling on Tuesday. Court retains bail conditions The court held that El-Rufai must continue to meet the existing bail conditions. The…
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, member representing Kaduna North federal constituency, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of denying Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, access to his doctor and food brought by his wife while in detention. In a statement issued on Friday night, Bello El-Rufai alleged that the…
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, has distanced himself from comments suggesting he plans to contest the 2027 presidential election. In a statement on Tuesday, Muyiwa Adekeye, his spokesperson, said El-Rufai did not authorise the remarks. “Malam Nasir El-Rufai wishes to dissociate himself from comments regarding political aspirations attributed to someone described as a…
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted bail in the sum of N200 million to Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, over allegations of money laundering and fraud. Rilwani Aikawa, the presiding judge, granted the bail on Tuesday. El-Rufai was arraigned on March 24 by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…
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…
