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‘Don’t forget my bank tokens’ — Hadiza el-Rufai taunts ICPC over wiretapping equipment claim
Politicsvanguard-ng11h ago

‘Don’t forget my bank tokens’ — Hadiza el-Rufai taunts ICPC over wiretapping equipment claim

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.

NSC hands Ahmadu Bello Stadium to Kaduna for upgrade
Sportpunch-ng4d ago

NSC hands Ahmadu Bello Stadium to Kaduna for upgrade

Kaduna State takes over the Ahmadu Bello Stadium for a major upgrade, increasing its capacity to 32,000 to boost sports tourism and the local economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsc-hands-ahmadu-bello-stadium-to-kaduna-for-upgrade/

Kaduna police neutralise bandits, arrest gunrunners, recover weapons and drugs
Politicsvanguard-ng8d ago

Kaduna police neutralise bandits, arrest gunrunners, recover weapons and drugs

The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded significant successes in its ongoing operations against banditry, gunrunning, kidnapping, and other violent crimes, arresting several suspects and recovering illegal firearms and hard drugs over the past two weeks. The post Kaduna police neutralise bandits, arrest gunrunners, recover weapons and drugs appeared first on Vanguard News.

While Arewa is bleeding, its leaders are fighting, By Kadaria Ahmed
PoliticsPremium Times3d ago

While Arewa is bleeding, its leaders are fighting, By Kadaria Ahmed

Let us start with what we know. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, former FCT Minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo, and one-time Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, is under arrest. He is facing allegations of corruption and accusations under the Cybercrimes Act, including claims that he facilitated the tapping of the […] The post While Arewa is bleeding, its leaders are fighting, By Kadaria Ahmed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Group warns against politicising Southern Kaduna amid El-Rufai controversies
Politicsvanguard-ng4d ago

Group warns against politicising Southern Kaduna amid El-Rufai controversies

The Southern Kaduna Professionals Forum (SKPF) has cautioned political actors against drawing the region into ongoing debates surrounding former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, insisting that the experiences of the people should not be reduced to political point-scoring. The post Group warns against politicising Southern Kaduna amid El-Rufai controversies appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pilgrimage: El-Rufai’s 2015 ban affected only Christian pilgrims — Sheikh Maraya
Politicsvanguard-ng8d ago

Pilgrimage: El-Rufai’s 2015 ban affected only Christian pilgrims — Sheikh Maraya

A member of the Kaduna State Special Hajj Committee, Sheikh Haliru Maraya, has alleged that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, selectively applied his 2015 ban on government-sponsored pilgrimages, effectively halting sponsorship for Christian pilgrims while continuing support for Muslim pilgrims under alternative classifications. The post Pilgrimage: El-Rufai’s 2015 ban affected only Christian pilgrims — Sheikh Maraya appeared first on Vanguard News.

Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau
Politicsvanguard-ng14h ago

Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have rescued two kidnapped victims in Plateau State and arrested a suspected gunrunner in Kaduna State in separate successful operations. The post Troops rescue two kidnapped victims in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.

El-Rufai’s wife denies ICPC wiretap claims
Politicsvanguard-ng1d ago

El-Rufai’s wife denies ICPC wiretap claims

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: What a good turn didn’t deserve, by Azu Ishiekwene
Politicsvanguard-ng5d ago

El-Rufai: What a good turn didn’t deserve, by Azu Ishiekwene

My mother used to warn me that the words of my mouth could claim my head if I weren’t careful. She should have saved that warning for another man: Nasir el-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State. I’ve often joked that even if you beheaded El-Rufai and minced his skull, his tongue would still be […] The post El-Rufai: What a good turn didn’t deserve, by Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Vanguard News.