Nasir El-Rufai's ICPC Custody May Prevent ADC Presidential Primary Participation
Nasir El-Rufai remains in ICPC custody after a court delayed his bail ruling, a situation that could prevent him from joining the ADC presidential primary race.
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Nasir El-Rufai remains in ICPC custody after a court delayed his bail ruling, a situation that could prevent him from joining the ADC presidential primary race.
A woman was convicted by the ICPC for UK visa fraud after using forged NAFDAC employment documents and a fake bank statement to secure a visa. Read More:…

A Kaduna State High Court has scheduled a date to rule on the bail application for former governor Nasir El-Rufai, as the ICPC filed nine amended corruption charges against him under the Advance Fee Fraud Act.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has arrived home, receiving visits and condolences from public figures like Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Amaechi, as they mourn the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, while he was in detention on corruption allegations.

Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has been released from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), as confirmed by his son, Bashir El-Rufai.
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been arraigned by the ICPC on 10 counts of corruption and money laundering, involving allegations of illegally pocketing N289 million and $797,900.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Nigeria issued a warning that money laundering and terrorist financing through online channels pose significant threats to the country's economic systems, national security, and democratic institutions.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign El-Rufai on Tuesday on charges including alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has invited anti-graft agencies like the EFCC and ICPC to probe federal road projects under his ministry, aiming to ensure transparency and accountability.

A Lagos court has again adjourned the trial of protest leaders, including Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Dele Frank, who were arrested following protests against demolitions carried out by the Lagos State Government.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has inaugurated an Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) to organise its 2026 National Convention, marking the…

Nigeria's anti-corruption watchdog, ICPC, and mortgage industry regulators have launched a joint initiative to tackle fraud, fake agents, and other malpractices prevalent in the country's real estate and housing finance sectors.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is advocating for enhanced forensic investigation capabilities to effectively tackle increasingly sophisticated corruption and complex financial fraud cases.

A Federal High Court dismisses a suit to stop an ICPC contract probe into a ₦350m deal, affirming the agency’s statutory power to investigate corruption. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-declines-to-stop-icpcs-%e2%82%a6350m-contract-deal-probe/

The ICPC filed the list along with its counter-affidavit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to oppose a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by Mr El-Rufai. The post Full list of 67 items ICPC recovered from El-Rufai’s Abuja home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nasir El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against the ICPC and others for an unlawful home search is stalled in court due to the absence of the respondents’ lawyers. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawyers-absence-stalls-el-rufais-n1bn-suit-against-icpc-others/

Five security officers have been arrested for bribery in connection with the El-Rufai airport breach and will face prosecution by the ICPC.

The ICPC said its officials were accompanied by personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and that the exercise was witnessed by El-Rufai’s wife, Hadiza El-Rufai, and his son, Mohammed El-Rufai. The post ICPC lists seized items in El-Rufai raid appeared first on Vanguard News.

A detailed Device Documentation Form was completed for all electronic devices, recording serial numbers, types, storage details, and accessories. The post ICPC gives full details of documents, other…

Hadiza Isma, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that wiretapping devices were discovered during a search of their residence. The post El-Rufai’s wife denies ICPC wiretap claims appeared first on Vanguard News.
El-Rufai: ICPC allegedly recovers wiretapping equipment, sensitive documents The Guardian Nigeria News

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a lawsuit to prevent Nigerian anti-graft agencies (ICPC, EFCC, SSS) from freezing his bank accounts and assets, following intense scrutiny from these bodies.

The refiled amended forgery and impersonation charges considerably altered the case initially filed by the ICPC agaisnt Mr Ozekhome in the fallout of an ownership battle over a controversial London property. The post London Property Saga: AGF refiles amended forgery, impersonation charges against Ozekhome, co-suspect appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The verification is part of ICPC’s nationwide effort to promote transparency, accountability, and social responsibility in public-funded initiatives. The post ICPC reacts to controversy over N54.7 million borehole projects in Ondo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Mr. El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion lawsuit against the ICPC and others, challenging the legality of a raid on his Abuja residence and seeking to deem any evidence obtained inadmissible.

Reacting, Mr El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, described the operation as unlawful and a violation of his client’s fundamental rights. The post ICPC searches El-Rufai’s residence; lawyer describes action as unlawful appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria is grappling with a range of issues, including charges related to an alleged plot to overthrow President Tinubu, ongoing political maneuvering for future elections, and efforts to address economic challenges and security incidents.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been slammed with fresh nine-count corruption charges by the ICPC. He appeared before the Federal High Court for a bail ruling and was granted N200 million bail, though he remains in custody pending the fulfillment of conditions.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai attended the Kaduna High Court for his ongoing trial with the ICPC, where he also spoke about the ADC convention.

Nigeria's ICPC is facing increasing criticism from lawyers for its controversial decision to release former Governor El-Rufai from custody, thereby disregarding a court order that had remanded him pending a bail application hearing.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Nigeria announced it monitored road and bridge projects valued at over ₦21.23 trillion as part of its anti-corruption efforts to ensure accountability in public spending.
Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a warning that money laundering poses a significant threat to the nation’s economy and security, undermining public trust and hindering development.

Former Nigerian governor Nasir El-Rufai is facing ten charges of severance pay corruption and cash deposit fraud, with Premium Times sharing the full details as filed by the ICPC.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar visited former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and publicly called for the release of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

The ICPC explained that an earlier attempt by Mr El-Rufai’s legal team to set aside the remand order issued on 19 February was dismissed on 9 March. The post El-Rufai’s detention legal, based on…

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia regarding the Enforcement Directorate's plea to expunge remarks made in a trial court order that discharged all 23 accused in the CBI's excise policy case.

When the case was called, Ubong Akpan, who appeared for El-Rufai, informed the court that the matter was fixed for hearing. The post Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC, others until March 25 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has refuted a viral video alleging the arrest of Justice Omotosho, stating the information is false and misleading.

ICPC says its actions regarding Mr El-Rufai, who has now been detained for about 21 days, are guided by law. The post El-Rufai’s lawyer criticises ICPC over ‘leaks’ linking ex-governor to Cairo properties, demands his release appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Counsel to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to end what he described as a smear campaign against his client and either release him immediately or charge him before a competent court. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the […] The post Properties in Egypt: Stop ‘Smear Campaign’, release El-Rufai now — Lawyer tells ICPC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has stated that his refusal to answer investigators' questions from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) was a deliberate decision based on his beliefs about the probe.

The ICPC said it found “electronic magnetic equipment capable of tapping conversations” during the search on Mr El-Rufai’s home. The post 15 electronic devices seized from El-Rufai’s home, ex-governor declines consent appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has mocked claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that wiretapping equipment was recovered from their Abuja residence. The post ‘Don’t forget my bank tokens’ — Hadiza el-Rufai taunts ICPC over wiretapping equipment claim appeared first on Vanguard News.

The ICPC reveals details of documents and electronic devices recovered from former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s home during a search operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-lists-documents-devices-seized-from-el-rufais-abuja-home/

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai could regain his freedom on Thursday if formal charges are not filed before his current detention expires, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…

Nasir El-Rufai’s family refutes ICPC claims of finding wiretapping equipment and sensitive documents, calling the allegations politically motivated. Read More:…

The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied allegations by the ICPC regarding seized phone-tapping equipment, calling them false and politically motivated.

Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a warning to health officials in Borno State to cease unethical practices, including drug diversion, overbilling, bribery, and nepotism in recruitment.
Nigeria's ICPC stated that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai did not suffer nose-bleeding while in custody, refuting earlier claims.
El-Rufai sues ICPC, police for ₦1b over Abuja home search The Guardian Nigeria News

El-Rufai named the Chief Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court of the FCT, Abuja Magisterial District; I-G and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) as the 2nd to 4th respondents respectively. The post El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC, others over ‘unlawful invasion of residence’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr El-Rufai was granted administrative bail at about 8 p.m. on Wednesday but was immediately taken into custody by armed operatives stationed at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, according to witnesses. The post ICPC confirms El-Rufai’s rearrest after release from EFCC custody appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The court has ordered Mr. El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody after deferring its ruling on his bail application.

Nigeria's ICPC explained the amendment of the corruption charges against El-Rufai, which included the removal of his co-defendant Amadu Suleiman's name from the case.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the ICPC has been adjourned to June 17, with the ex-governor returning to ICPC custody after attending his mother's funeral. He also dropped a separate case against an Abuja magistrate.

ICPC disregarded a court order remanding Mr El-Rufai till Tuesday in releasing the former governor on Friday. The post ICPC faces rebuke for releasing El-Rufai against court order appeared first on…

Mr. El-Rufai's defense has objected to the appointment of a judge in his ICPC corruption case, arguing a conflict of interest due to a pending petition he filed against the judge.
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has been ranked as the best for ethics, integrity, and compliance in Nigeria’s power sector by the ICPC’s 2025 assessment.

Nigeria's ICPC has arraigned former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on charges of corruption, money laundering, and abuse of office, with youths staging protests outside the court. His bail application hearing has now been adjourned to March 31, 2026.

The African Democratic Congress demands the immediate release or arraignment of Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, citing his prolonged detention as unconstitutional. Read More:…

A visa agent, Adediwura Stanley, faces charges from the ICPC for allegedly forging financial documents to procure a United Kingdom visa. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-arraigns-visa-agent-over-forged-uk-travel-documents/

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has affirmed the statutory mandate of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to track national projects, rejecting a motion…

Nigeria’s anti-corruption watchdog, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and mortgage industry regulators have launched a joint effort to tackle fraud, fake agents, and other malpractices in the country’s real estate and housing finance sector.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a statement responding to reports concerning the arrest and probe of a federal judge.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from inviting or investigating Mr.

The family of Nasir El-Rufai declares his continued detention by the ICPC unlawful, stating the legal basis has expired and demanding his immediate release Read More: https://punchng.com/el-rufai-family-declares-ex-govs-detention-unlawful-demands-immediate-release/

The ICPC is detaining Mr El-Rufai over various corruption allegations stemming from his time as the Kaduna State governor between 2015 and 2023. The post Full statements El-Rufai wrote in ICPC custody appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of the former Kaduna governor, has responded to claims by the ICPC regarding seized wiretapping equipment, alleging that her bank tokens were also taken from their Abuja residence.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai's N1 billion rights enforcement suit against the ICPC and others faced a setback due to his lawyer's inability to serve respondents.

Former governor Nasir El-Rufai reportedly spent more than half of his statements to the ICPC detailing his life, background, education, and career over the past 26 years.

The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rejected the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission's (ICPC) claim of discovering a phone-tapping device against him, slamming the agency.

Nigeria's ICPC has detained former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following a petition accusing him and his administration of financial misconduct between 2015 and 2023.

Osun APC lawmakers have called on Nigeria's EFCC and ICPC to investigate a massive ghost workers scandal, alleging 15,000 fraudulent names on the state payroll.

The scheduled arraignment of Mr. El-Rufai over charges of tapping NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s phone call has been stalled due to his detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Atiku Abubakar warned that President Tinubu's government would be held liable if anything happened to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently under investigation by the EFCC and ICPC for alleged financial irregularities.

Nigeria's ICPC has arraigned an official from Ebonyi state for allegedly withdrawing N61 million from a government account in a money laundering scheme.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly raided the residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.