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El-Rufai Files ₦2bn Suit, Seeks to Quash DSS Charges at Federal High Court

Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has approached the Federal High Court seeking to quash charges filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing the prosecution as an abuse of court process. In a statement issued by his media adviser, Mr. Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai confirmed that he had filed an application […]

El-Rufai Sues ICPC, Others for N1bn Over Alleged Unlawful Search of Abuja Residence

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has instituted a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the alleged unlawful invasion and search of his Abuja residence. In the suit, El-Rufai is asking the court to declare invalid, null, and void the search warrant issued […]

DSS to Arraign El-Rufai on Feb. 25 Over Alleged Cybercrime, National Security Breach

The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, on 25 February over alleged cybercrime and breaches of national security, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court fixed the date after the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, assigned the […]

ICPC Searches El-Rufai’s Abuja Home Amid Ongoing Investigation

Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday searched the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The development was confirmed in a brief statement by his media adviser, Mr. Muyiwa Adekeye. According to the statement, ICPC officials arrived at El-Rufai’s residence at about 2 p.m. […]

El-Rufai Held Overnight Again as EFCC Deepens Fraud Probe

The former Governor of Kaduna State, Mr. Nasir El-Rufai, will spend a second night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at its headquarters in Abuja. Mr. El-Rufai presented himself for questioning on Monday at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja over allegations of corruption. He was subsequently held in custody by […]

El-Rufai Faces Prosecution After Admitting to Listening to NSA’s Tapped Calls

The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged interception of communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. Last week, Mallam El-Rufai claimed in an interview that he and other unnamed individuals listened to conversations from Mallam Ribadu’s phone after it […]

‘He Needed to Mature’: Obasanjo Reveals Why He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed why he rejected a suggestion to appoint former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor. Speaking in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Obasanjo revealed that former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Osita Chidoka, had recommended El-Rufai for the role, but he declined the proposal. Chidoka, who served as […]

Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi Allies Rally as ADC Coalition Charts 2027 Course

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday attended a closed-door meeting of African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition leaders in Abuja, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at an undisclosed venue in the Federal Capital Territory, was chaired by former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark. Also in attendance were former Kaduna […]

Presidency Hits Back as El-Rufai Accuses Tinubu of Authoritarianism

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Tinubu of endangering Nigeria’s democracy, warning that his administration poses a greater threat to democratic governance than any past military regime. El-Rufai made the comments while hosting former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar at his Kaduna residence over the weekend. Atiku had visited him in solidarity following […]

Baba-Ahmed Demands Probe of El-Rufai Over Bandit Payment Claims

Labour Party vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called for former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to be questioned over his claim that the Federal Government pays allowances to bandits. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed criticised the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for dismissing El-Rufai’s comments. […]

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