
Politicspunch-ngvanguard-ng6h ago2 sources Kaduna APC Charged to Deliver Two Million Votes in 2027
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas have tasked the newly elected State Executive Committee of the APC to secure at least two million votes in the 2027 elections.

‘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.
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El-Rufai may be released Thursday if charges not filed — ICPC
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…
Family Denies Phone-Tapping Equipment Found in El-Rufai’s House
The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has denied reports that phone-tapping equipment was found in his residence.

Reflection on Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai's Focus on Ribadu
An article reflects on former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai's shift from policy interrogation to personal attacks, particularly concerning Ribadu, and its potential to diminish his role in the opposition.

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.
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Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai's actions and words scrutinized
An article discusses the controversial statements and actions of Nasir El-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

El-Rufai fails to appear in court, trial put on hold till April 23
The scheduled arraignment of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, over his alleged unlawful interception of the phone communication of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu,

El-Rufai seeks to quash phone interception charges, demands N2bn compensation
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed an application to quash charges related to alleged phone interception and is seeking N2 billion in compensation ahead of his arraignment.

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.
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APC Congresses: Kaduna Federal Constituency Alleges Marginalization
Members of the APC in Kaduna allege that no representative from the Chikun and Kajuru Federal Constituency was included in the Kaduna State Organising Committee for the congresses.

Kaduna Governor Pledges Compensation for Demolished Buildings
The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has promised that his administration will not demolish any buildings without providing adequate compensation to the property owners.

Kaduna State highlights security and agricultural progress
Kaduna State showcases significant improvements in security, moving from a 'red to amber' status, which is boosting agriculture and social development.

PoliticsPremium Timesvanguard-ng11h ago2 sources El-Rufai's N1bn Rights Suit Against ICPC Suffers Setback
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.

Family rejects ICPC's phone-tapping device claim against El-Rufai
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.

Detention of Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai for Financial Misconduct
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.

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 […]
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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.
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El-Rufai Seeks Court Order to Block Freezing of Accounts by Nigerian Agencies
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.
ICPC Denies El-Rufai Suffered Nose-Bleeding in Custody
Nigeria's ICPC stated that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai did not suffer nose-bleeding while in custody, refuting earlier claims.

Kaduna Assembly rejects Soba LGA 2026 budget, cites irregularities
The Kaduna State House of Assembly on Tuesday rejected the 2026 budget proposal of Soba Local Government Area Council, citing irregularities and inconsistencies.
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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.
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Nigerian Court Sets Date for Former Governor El-Rufai's Cybercrime Trial Amid Corruption Allegations
A Nigerian court has scheduled a date for the cybercrime trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, following his detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over corruption allegations.

Kaduna Governor Pledges Universal Electricity Access with Transformer Distribution
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced that access to electricity will no longer be a privilege, marking the distribution of 600 transformers across all 23 local government areas.

El-Rufai, Malami victims of selective justice — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the administration of Bola Tinubu of applying selective justice in the handling of legal cases involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir…

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.
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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.
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El-Rufai family denies ICPC allegations, cites right to silence
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.

Kaduna State Orders Closure of Markets and Offices for Sanitation
Kaduna State in Nigeria has directed all markets, offices, and public places to close for the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, aiming to ensure public health and hygiene.

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 […]
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Nigerian Columnist Criticizes Former Governor El-Rufai as 'Clever but Toxic'
A Nigerian columnist describes former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as an 'evil genius,' acknowledging his brilliance but criticizing him as toxic, reckless, and dangerous.

Atiku Warns Tinubu's Government Over El-Rufai's Safety Amid EFCC/ICPC Probe
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.

Kaduna State Government and JUSUN Resolve Dispute, Judicial Workers to Resume
The Kaduna State government and the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of judicial workers.

Gumi's Son Announces Bid for Kaduna State Assembly in 2027
Mr. Gumi junior has declared his intention to run for the Doka/Gabasawa constituency in the Kaduna State Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform.

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