Aichatou El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a ₦2 billion defamation claim against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over statements she says damaged her reputation. Through her lawyers, Mrs El-Rufai accused the anti-corruption agency of publishing “false and misleading” claims […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dropped three political bombshells in one interview: 2027 is his last attempt at the presidency, Goodluck Jonathan was “inexperienced,” and he remains the North’s undisputed kingmaker. On 2027 – ‘High stakes’: Speaking with Arise News on Wednesday, Atiku said, “This will be my last attempt.” He […]
The family of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of orchestrating a “malicious smear campaign” following a controversial search of his Abuja residence. In a statement issued by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House […]
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai spent Monday night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after honoring an invitation over alleged financial improprieties during his time in office (2015–2023). Sources say the questioning is ongoing, with a possible release or further action depending on investigators’ findings. The […]
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has raised alarm over the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate, a highly toxic compound, by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). In a post shared on 𝕏, El-Rufai published a letter addressed to NSA Nuhu Ribadu, demanding clarification on reports that […]
ABUJA, Nigeria – In a seismic shift that could reshape Nigeria’s political terrain ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially become the rallying point for a new opposition coalition. At a high-profile gathering at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, former Senate President David Mark […]
The political space in Nigeria is heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections — but not everyone is buying into the hype. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has poured cold water on news of a new opposition party, All Democratic Alliance (ADA), labeling the initiative as […]
The State House of Assembly in Kaduna state today set up a 13-man committee to probe financial dealings, loans, grants and other project implementations during the tenure of former Governor, Nasir El-Rufai which was 2015 – 2023. The House also mandated the committee to invite notable personalities that served during […]
