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…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a three-count charge against Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state. The charges were filed on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The DSS accused El-Rufai of unlawfully intercepting the phone conversation of Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA). According to the charge sheet,…
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has criticised Nasir El-Rufai, ex-governor of Kaduna state, over his allegations against Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA). El-Rufai had written to Ribadu on Sunday, demanding clarification over the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). He asked the NSA…
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has written to Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), demanding clarification over the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate by the NSA’s office. In a letter posted on X on Sunday, the ex-governor asked Ribadu to explain reports that ONSA procured about 10…
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna state governor on Thursday night accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of orchestrating the attempt to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He made the allegation while receiving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who paid him a solidarity visit after the incident. El-Rufai…
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State governor, denounced an attempted arrest by security operatives. He highlighted the need for Nigeria to respect legal processes in a public statement. Incident at Abuja Airport Department of State Services operatives tried to detain El-Rufai at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on February 12, 2026. He arrived from Cairo…
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor, alleged that authorities might arrest him soon. He made this claim during an interview with BBC Hausa on February 11, 2026. El-Rufai stated, “Four people we worked with in Kaduna have been arrested; so it’s only a matter of time before they come for me too.” Additionally, he suggested…
Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says the AfriNasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not zone its presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. El-Rufai disclosed this on Monday during an interview with Trust TV, where he outlined the party’s strategy, mobilisation drive, and internal reforms. ADC…
