“I Hold Tremendous Respect”: Governor Uba Sani Denies Spoke Ill of El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has denied ever speaking ill of his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, emphasizing his deep respect and calling for political unity.
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Court Permits CCTV Footage in El-Rufai’s ₦10b Suit
A Federal High Court has permitted restricted CCTV footage playback in Nasir el-Rufai’s ₦10 billion suit against the ICPC while rejecting a full public screening.
El-Rufai: Investigator Alleges $600,000 EFCC Bribery Plan
An investigator alleges that Nasir El-Rufai and associates earmarked $600,000 to influence EFCC officials. The court has adjourned the case.
El-Rufai Bail Appeal: Court Reserves Judgment in Kaduna
The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has reserved judgment on Nasir El-Rufai’s bail appeal after hearing arguments from both sides.
Peter Obi Always Asked About My Dad, Says El-Rufai’s Son
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…
Obi, Momodu Demand Release of Detained El-Rufai
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…
Some friends have been silent during my trial. I’d reconsider certain relationships – El-Rufai
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…
Court rejects El-Rufai’s bid to ease bail conditions as DSS closes case
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…
ICPC denied El-Rufai access to doctor, wife’s meal — son alleges
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…
El-Rufai distances self from 2027 presidential contest claim
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…