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BREAKING: El Rufai arraigned in Abuja over alleged bugging of NSA Ribadu’s phone

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged involvement in the unlawful bugging of the telephone line of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu.​ El Rufai pleaded not guilty to a five count amended charge when it was read to him on Thursday morning before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/99/2026, borders on alleged illegal interception of communications and related offences.​ Proceedings on his bail application were temporarily stalled midway after the judge observed that a document relied on by the defence team, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Oluwole Iyamu, was not in the court’s file.​ Justice Abdulmalik, following an unopposed request by Iyamu, stood the matter down to enable the defence regularise the document and ensure it is properly placed before the court. Prosecuting counsel […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 23, 2026

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Nigeria

El Rufai to remain in ICPC custody as court shifts bail ruling to June

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El Rufai will remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after a Kaduna State High Court adjourned ruling on his bail application to the first week of June. Justice Darius Khobo gave the ruling on Tuesday during the resumed hearing of El Rufai’s trial on an amended nine count charge bordering on alleged fraud, abuse of office and corruption. The ICPC had earlier reviewed the case and left the former governor as the sole defendant in the matter. Proceedings focused on arguments for and against granting bail, with prosecutors opposing the application on the grounds that El Rufai could interfere with ongoing investigations if released. The court agreed to defer its decision and ordered that he be remanded in ICPC custody pending the determination of the […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 21, 2026

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Nigeria

El Rufai Arrives Kaduna Court For Resumed Bail Hearing

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai has arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of the hearing on his bail application. He was driven into the court premises at about 9am under tight security provided by police and Department of State Services operatives. Today’s sitting follows an earlier adjournment after the prosecution filed a counter affidavit opposing his bail request. The development had left El Rufai’s lawyers asking for more time to study the new documents, prompting the judge to shift the matter to Wednesday. El Rufai remains in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission as he faces multiple corruption related charges. The case has attracted heavy public interest, with access to parts of the court complex now restricted due to heightened security measures.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 1, 2026

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Nigeria

Court Adjourns El Rufai’s Bail Hearing Till Wednesday

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai till Wednesday. The adjournment means the ex governor will remain in custody while the court considers arguments from both sides. El Rufai is facing corruption related charges brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. He is accused of money laundering, misuse of public funds and abuse of office during his eight year tenure as governor. Justice Joyce Obehi Abdulmalik, who presided over Tuesday’s proceedings, announced the new date after listening to submissions from the prosecution and defence counsels. The judge said the court would rule on the bail request and other pending applications on Wednesday. El Rufai had earlier been arraigned on a 10 count charge, to which he pleaded not guilty. He […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 31, 2026

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Nigeria

El Rufai’s Mother’s Remains Arrive Abuja For Burial

The remains of Hajiya Umma, mother of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai, have arrived in Abuja for burial. She died on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been receiving medical treatment. Family sources said her body arrived in Abuja on Sunday morning ahead of funeral rites. According to the burial programme, the Janazah prayer is scheduled to hold at the National Mosque in the Central Area by 1 p.m. She will be laid to rest afterwards at Gudu Cemetery in the Apo area of the Federal Capital Territory. Nasir El Rufai, who has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over corruption related allegations, was temporarily released to attend the burial. Videos shared online showed him arriving at his Abuja residence after being freed on compassionate grounds. President Bola Ahmed […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 29, 2026

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Nigeria

Heavy security as El Rufai arrives Kaduna court over graft charges

Security was heavily tightened on Tuesday around the Federal High Court in Kaduna as former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai appeared for arraignment over alleged corruption and money laundering. Armed operatives from several agencies took up positions on all access roads leading to the court.​ Personnel of the Department of State Services, Nigeria Police Force, Mobile Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps were deployed from as early as 7am. Vehicles were forced into a single lane from the Ungwan Sarki axis through Kawo, causing serious traffic congestion in the area.​ The development followed an earlier announcement by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission that it would arraign El Rufai before the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The agency said he would appear alongside Joel Adoga in case number FHC/KD/73/2026.​ According to the ICPC, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 24, 2026

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Nigeria

Days of reckoning: How El Rufai’s controversial legacy is catching up with him

Nasir El Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State and ex minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is facing intense scrutiny as corruption probes and public backlash put his record in office under a harsh spotlight. Once seen by many as a tough reformer, he is now battling allegations of financial mismanagement, human rights abuses and divisive politics from his years in power. Investigations ordered by his successor, Governor Uba Sani, and followed up by anti graft agencies have reportedly uncovered huge debt overhangs, controversial loan deals and contracts said to have been paid for but not executed. A Kaduna State House of Assembly ad hoc committee recommended his prosecution, accusing his administration of abuse of office, inflated contracts, money laundering and diversion of public funds. Critics also point to El Rufai’s long record of polarising decisions and statements, including mass […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 23, 2026

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Nigeria

EFCC trial of Malami, El Rufai won’t intimidate opposition, says ADC

The African Democratic Congress has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s prosecution of former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and ex Kaduna governor Nasir El Rufai will not intimidate opposition politicians or weaken the party’s resolve. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi described the cases as “selective prosecutions” that appear politically motivated. He argued that while the party supports the fight against corruption, recent EFCC actions give the impression that the agency is being used as “a gladiator in the political arena rather than an impartial warrior against financial malpractice.” Abdullahi warned that targeting prominent opposition figures risks undermining public confidence in anti graft institutions. The ADC also condemned the alleged attempt to arrest El Rufai at the Abuja airport and the tear gassing of his supporters during a protest at the EFCC headquarters. The party said such incidents look […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 18, 2026

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El Rufai risks two year jail term on new cybercrime charges

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai faces up to two years in prison if convicted on fresh cybercrime charges filed against him over the alleged interception of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s phone calls. The Department of State Services accuses him of admitting on live television that he listened to recordings of Ribadu’s private conversations obtained through illegal phone tapping. The three count charge, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, is based on provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024 and the Nigerian Communications Act 2003. In the first count, prosecutors say El Rufai confessed during an Arise TV interview on February 13 that he and others unlawfully intercepted the NSA’s communications, an offence under Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes Act. The second count alleges that he knew and associated with the person who […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 17, 2026

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DSS files cybercrime charges against El Rufai over alleged bugging of NSA Ribadu’s phone

The Department of State Services has filed cybercrime charges against former Kaduna State governor Nasir El Rufai over the alleged unlawful interception of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s phone communications. The case was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, days after El Rufai claimed in a live TV interview that he listened to a tapped phone call in which Ribadu allegedly ordered security agents to detain him. According to court documents, prosecutors allege that El Rufai, 65, admitted during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme on 13 February that he and unnamed associates had access to Ribadu’s private phone conversations. The government says the alleged act violates Section 12(1) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024, which criminalises unlawful interception of communications. In a second count, the DSS accuses El Rufai of stating in […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 16, 2026

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