
Nigerian ADC accuses Tinubu administration of selective justice in El-Rufai and Malami cases
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.

No citizen above law, justice must be fair, ADC defends Malami, El-Rufai
The African Democratic Congress defends Abubakar Malami and Nasir El-Rufai, alleging selective justice and calling for fair, transparent law enforcement.
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ICPC lists documents, devices seized from El-Rufai’s Abuja home
The ICPC reveals details of documents and electronic devices recovered from former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s home during a search operation.
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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.

No wiretapping equipment found in El-Rufai’s Abuja home — Family
Nasir El-Rufai’s family refutes ICPC claims of finding wiretapping equipment and sensitive documents, calling the allegations politically motivated.
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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.

Nasir El-Rufai's Turbulent Political Career and Investigations
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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

El-Rufai: DSS detains five over airport incident, N1bn suit hangs
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
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‘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 details life and background to ICPC in custody
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.

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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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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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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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.

UPDATED: Court adjourns El-Rufai’s arraignment to April 23
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.
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El-Rufai challenges phone-tapping charge, cites 'casual remarks' on TV
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.

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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Opinion: El-Rufai and the Burden of Proof
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.

Lawyers’ absence stalls El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC, others
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.
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PoliticsPremium Timesvanguard-ng14h 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.

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.

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.

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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Protests and Demands for Probe into Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai
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.

Court Defers Arraignment of Former Governor El-Rufai Amid Custody Dispute
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.

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,

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.

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.

WorldPremium Times16d ago Nigerian NSA Ribadu Denies Chemical Import Allegations, Refers Case to SSS
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.