Northern human rights activist Comrade Ibrahim Garba Wala has urged the judiciary to immediately review and vary the bail conditions imposed on Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State.

The political landscape in Nigeria's Kaduna State is shifting as the son of former governor Nasir El-Rufai has publicly supported Ashiru, despite a primary revolt by a top ally of his father.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of preventing party leaders and former Governor Rauf Aregbesola from visiting former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

A prosecution witness in the trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai testified that the National Security Adviser and ICPC chair confirmed a tapped conversation. The trial concerns alleged treason and breach of national security.

A video of Nasir El-Rufai's interview discussing phone tapping was played in court, where the State Security Service's (SSS) first witness testified that the SSS was aware of his upcoming appearance on Arise TV.

Activist Timi Frank has issued a warning against any attempt to 'abduct' former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from court. Frank's statement implies concerns about potential interference or unlawful actions regarding El-Rufai's legal proceedings.

Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has defected from Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside three other Representatives.

Nasir El-Rufai has secured a court order granting him access to medical care while seeking a variation of his bail conditions, with all movements remaining under ICPC supervision.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arraigned by the State Security Service (SSS) on charges related to phone tapping. A court subsequently ordered his remand and postponed his bail hearing.

A Kaduna High Court has postponed its ruling on the bail application for former Governor Nasir El-Rufai until June. The adjournment comes amid claims of political motivation behind the case.

A court has granted former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai bail set at N200 million. This decision allows El-Rufai to be released from custody pending further legal proceedings.

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 was immediately re-arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) within the court premises, shortly after a court fixed April 14 for his bail ruling.

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.

Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and Labour Party Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman have both paid condolence visits to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai following the passing of his mother, Fatima Umma.

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's N1 billion fundamental rights suit in Nigeria has been adjourned for the third time, having previously stalled due to various early-stage challenges.

The Court of Appeal has nullified a high court judgment in Nasir El-Rufai’s rights suit concerning a N400bn probe, ordering a fresh trial due to a breach of fair hearing.

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/

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/

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 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…

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has denied reports that phone-tapping equipment was found in his residence.

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.

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.

Kaduna residents and Southern Kaduna youth leaders have protested and demanded a full probe into former governor Nasir El-Rufai's tenure over alleged mismanagement, insecurity, and a N432bn discrepancy, while an ADC chieftain claims his detention is political persecution.

The arraignment of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai was postponed due to his absence, with the court adjourning proceedings to 2026 amidst an ongoing custody dispute.

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,

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.

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.

Nigeria's National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has denied allegations by Nasir El-Rufai regarding the importation of dangerous chemicals. The NSA's office has referred the matter to the State Security Services for investigation.

An aide to former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of failing to provide medical attention for his eye condition while in custody.

Aichatou El-Rufai, wife of the former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N2bn defamation lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which denies the allegations.

Timi Frank calls for due process and a fair trial for former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, currently detained by the DSS.

A Federal High Court in Abuja granted N100 million bail to Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, on a phone-tapping charge, but he was reportedly re-arrested by the DSS shortly after.

Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has refuted claims that Nasir El-Rufai’s detention is politically motivated, stating he remains in custody for not meeting bail conditions.

Timi Frank has urged for due process and protection of rights for former governor Nasir El-Rufai, who is currently in detention, emphasizing a fair and non-selective approach to fighting corruption.

A Federal High Court in Kaduna has granted former governor Nasir El-Rufai access to medical treatment while he is in ICPC custody facing corruption charges.

Nigeria's ICPC has filed new charges against former governor Nasir El-Rufai and others, alleging N10.8 billion fraud related to a CCTV project, with the case filed in Federal High Court in Kaduna.

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.

Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has publicly distanced himself from political aspirations and comments allegedly made by an individual described as his associate, stating he neither authorized nor endorsed such remarks.

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.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has arrived in court for his bail hearing, where he faces a 10-count charge related to alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering.

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has withdrawn his fundamental rights enforcement suit, valued at N1 billion, against a chief magistrate at the FCT Magistrate’s Court.

The APC national chairman and the North-West Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed condolences to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai following the death of his mother, Hajiya Ummah El-Rufai.

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.

Former Nigerian governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared in court under tight security to face charges of alleged money laundering, prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission alongside Joel Adoga.

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The Coalition Political Action Committee (COPAC), led by Aminu Datti-Ahmed, on Sunday warned the Federal Government to either release former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai immediately or file formal charges against him, saying keeping him in custody beyond the expired remand order would violate the Constitution. The post El-Rufai: Release him or file charges — Datti-Ahmed warns FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused the Bola Tinubu administration of applying selective justice in handling legal cases involving former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney General Malami.

The African Democratic Congress defends Abubakar Malami and Nasir El-Rufai, alleging selective justice and calling for fair, transparent law enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-citizen-above-law-justice-must-be-fair-adc-defends-malami-el-rufai/

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/

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.

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

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.

The article explores the political career of Nasir El-Rufai, detailing his tenure as Kaduna governor, his feud with President Tinubu, and ongoing corruption investigations.

An article discusses the controversial statements and actions of Nasir El-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria.

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.

Nigeria's ICPC stated that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai did not suffer nose-bleeding while in custody, refuting earlier claims.

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.

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

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, a 'prisoner of conscience' and is demanding his immediate release.

The Department of State Services (DSS) explained before the Federal High Court in Abuja why the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was taken into custody, tendering video evidence.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) despite a court granting him bail. His family and loyalists are protesting his detention, while the ICPC has dismissed health concerns raised by his family.

Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of Nasir El-Rufai from detention before the upcoming Eid celebrations, deeming his continued confinement unfair.

A court has granted former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai permission to receive dental and eye treatment while in custody. The treatment will take place in Abuja under the supervision of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai pleaded not guilty to amended wiretapping charges in court, but a Kaduna court subsequently denied his bail application.

The bail hearing for former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been further postponed to June, following an earlier adjournment in April.

Former Nigerian governor Nasir el-Rufai has been granted N200 million bail by a court, which also imposed a gag order in his ongoing alleged graft trial.

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.

The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has raised alarm over what it described as sustained persecution and harassment of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and other opposition figures.

Former Minister of Communications, Maj. Gen. Tajudeen Olanrewaju (retd), has expressed condolences to the family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the death of their mother, Umma.

Nasir el-Rufai has been released but must address ten charges against him in court, with some suggesting he is being persecuted by the Tinubu administration.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Uba Sani, Ribadu, Sanusi, and other prominent Nigerian political figures attended the Janazah (funeral prayers) of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, in Abuja.

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, stated that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, made a "greatest mistake" by surrendering himself to security agencies.

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.

Nigeria's Court of Appeal has ordered a rehearing of Nasir El-Rufai's suit against the Kaduna State House of Assembly's probe, citing a denial of fair hearing due to failure to serve a hearing notice.

What I forgot to mention in that piece was the large number of orphanages he knocked down in Abuja when he was Minister of FCT and the large number of orphans that he made homeless.  The post More questions for Nasir El-Rufai, by Femi Fani-Kayode appeared first on Vanguard News.

Five security operatives have been detained by the DSS following an incident with former Governor Nasir El-Rufai at the airport, as his N1bn rights suit st Read More: https://punchng.com/el-rufai-dss-detains-five-over-airport-incident-n1bn-suit-hangs/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Federal High Court has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to April 23, 2026, due to his absence in court. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-adjourns-el-rufais-arraignment-to-april-23/

Detained former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a court challenge, presenting 17 reasons why he cannot be prosecuted for allegedly intercepting phone communications of the National Security Adviser, arguing his remarks were casual.

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.

An opinion piece discusses Mallam Nasir El-Rufai's re-emergence on the national stage and the 'burden of proof' associated with his statements, particularly following a recent interview.