Tight Security as Court Delays El-Rufai Bail Ruling
There was a heavy security presence at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday as former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, appeared for the ruling on his bail application. Security operatives were stationed at strategic points around the court premises, restricting movement and keeping journalists and members of the public at a distance as […]
DSS Takes Custody of El-Rufai After Court Hearing
The Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, was taken into custody by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday shortly after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. El-Rufai, who is facing corruption charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), had just concluded a […]
Ex-Minister, Isa Pantami reconciles Uba Sani, El-Rufai at mother’s burial
During the burial of Hajia Umma El-Rufai which was held in Abuja on Sunday, former Nigeria’s Minister, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami reconciled the differences between Governor Uba Sani and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai. Pantami appealed to both parties to set aside their differences. “Your Excellencies, forgive one another,” he said. After a brief […]
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai’s Remains Arrive Abuja for Burial
The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have arrived in Abuja ahead of her burial scheduled for Sunday. Hajiya Umma El-Rufai died in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Her grandson, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House […]
El-Rufai Rights Suit Adjourned Over Service Issues
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned proceedings in a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai after procedural issues arose during the hearing. The trial judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, declined a request to stand down the matter, citing another official engagement, and instead adjourned the case to March […]
Sultan Urges Due Process in El-Rufai Detention
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has reportedly called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure due process in the case involving former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, urging that he be either formally charged in court or released on bail. The call was conveyed in a sermon shared online by Islamic scholar Sanusi Khalil, […]
Appeal Court Upholds El-Rufai’s Right to Fair Hearing
The Court of Appeal has affirmed the right of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to a fair hearing, setting aside an earlier judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The ruling followed an appeal filed by El-Rufai against the Kaduna State House of Assembly in a case marked CA/K/240/2024, according to a […]
IGP Urges Court to Dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn Rights Suit
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai is seeking N1 billion in damages against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital […]
Five Security Officers Arrested Over Abuja Airport Breach
Five security officers have been arrested and will face prosecution over a security breach at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, on February 12, 2026, authorities have confirmed. The incident reportedly involved former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The arrests followed a joint investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
El-Rufai Reports Nosebleed, Access Restriction in EFCC Custody
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai reportedly suffered a nosebleed while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye. In a statement on Monday, Adekeye alleged that the anti-graft agency prevented El-Rufai’s wife from personally delivering food to him on February 17, saying she was instructed […]
