10 articles tagged with “Nasir El-Rufai”
Nigeria's governance challenges deepen as former Kaduna governor faces cybercrime charges and Osun State confronts allegations of a N13 billion ghost worker scheme, raising questions about financial oversight across state administrations.
As Nigeria's football federation effectively concedes World Cup qualification hopes, political tensions escalate with former governor El-Rufai's opposition activities drawing sharp commentary comparing President Tinubu's leadership style to his predecessor.
Anti-corruption investigators raided former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai's Abuja home while a separate N5.5 billion defamation case awaits judgment, signaling escalating legal scrutiny of public officials.
As security agencies pursue high-profile investigations into the Owo church massacre and alleged corruption, their operational methods face judicial examination, raising fundamental questions about procedural propriety and constitutional rights.
Nigeria's anti-graft agency confirms detention of former Kaduna governor while South Africa's Madlanga commission hears denial of kickback allegations, highlighting renewed continental focus on governance accountability.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was detained by the Department of State Services immediately after securing bail from the EFCC, while President Tinubu signed electoral reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria's democratic processes.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arrested by Nigeria's Department of State Service immediately following his release from Economic and Financial Crimes Commission custody, marking a dramatic escalation in anti-corruption operations targeting prominent political figures.
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, once a political adviser to both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, has issued stark warnings about Nigeria's political trajectory, criticising presidential leadership while cautioning former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai against escalating political tensions.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has detained former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai for questioning over allegations of N432 billion in diverted public funds and money laundering during his tenure.
Audu Maikori, founder of Chocolate City Entertainment, has alleged that former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai organized his abduction in retaliation for a social media post, as the ex-governor faces mounting legal challenges.