The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has raised concerns after Department of State Services (DSS) officials allegedly took him into custody following a court appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the family, the development occurred shortly after he was granted bail, with claims that his movement between agencies…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of ₦100 million over charges relating to an alleged breach of national security. Delivering the ruling on Monday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik approved the bail application but imposed strict conditions for his release, citing the seriousness of…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has granted bail to former governor Nasir El-Rufai in a case involving alleged financial misconduct. El-Rufai is facing charges brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), including allegations of misappropriation of state funds, questionable payments, and abuse of office during his tenure…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, appeared at the Kaduna State High Court on Monday as proceedings resumed in a case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). He is standing trial alongside Amadu Sule over allegations including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage….
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied reports that it sought a fresh extension of the detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, John Odey, the Commission clarified that its appearance in court was solely to respond to an application filed…
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over what he alleges was an unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence. Through his legal team led by Oluwole Iyamu, El-Rufai asked the Federal High Court to declare that a search…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has hailed the merger of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) structure into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling it a show of “unity and foresight.” The announcement was made at a coalition meeting held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, and chaired by El-Rufai himself. According to a statement by…
The National Opposition Coalition Group, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the registration of a new political party—the All Democratic Alliance. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday acknowledged receipt of an application dated June 19, confirming…
Nasir el-Rufai, the immediate-past Governor of Kaduna State, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In a statement issued on Monday, El-Rufai expressed his disillusionment with the APC leadership, accusing it of abandoning the progressive ideals upheld by the party’s founders. “At this point in my…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has ordered the interim forfeiture of the sum of ₦1.37bn, allegedly diverted from the coffers of the state government into a private account during the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The money allegedly diverted into an account belonging to Indo Kaduna Marts JV Nigeria Limited, was…
