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Nasir El-Rufai

Tracked across 44 events · 593 articles · First seen Feb 09, 2026 · Last active Apr 20, 2026

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Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Nigeria===Kaduna State, was allegedly targeted for arrest upon his return to Nigeria. This incident, coupled with the seizure of his passport, suggests increasing political pressure and potential legal challenges against him. His defection from the Nigeria===All Progressives Congress and subsequent criticism of the current administration appear to be central to these developments.
Feb 12, 2026 · 27 articles
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Nasir El-Rufai was the target of a failed arrest attempt by security agents upon his arrival in Nigeria. He condemned the attempt as executive overreach and a disregard for the rule of law, suggesting it is part of political intimidation against opposition figures.
Feb 13, 2026 · 13 articles
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Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Nigeria===Kaduna State, is currently detained by the Nigeria===Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N432 billion corruption. He is also facing cybercrime charges from the Nigeria===State Security Service for allegedly intercepting Nuhu Ribadu's phone calls and is being investigated by the Department of State Services (Nigeria) regarding the disappearance of Abubakar Idris. These events significantly damage his political standing and public image.
Feb 17, 2026 · 28 articles
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Nasir El-Rufai, the former Nigeria===Kaduna State Governor, is facing calls for investigation into corruption allegations, financial misconduct, abuse of office, and controversial security arrangements during his tenure.
Feb 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Nigeria===Kaduna State, is alleging political pressure and attempts to obstruct his return to Nigeria. He is positioning himself as a key figure in an emerging opposition coalition aiming to unseat the current administration.
Feb 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Nigeria===Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arresting agency Nasir El-Rufai The Nigeria===Economic and Financial Crimes Commission initially arrested Nasir
Nigeria===State Security Service (Nigeria) investigative agency Nasir El-Rufai The Nigeria===State Security Service (Nigeria) is involved in a separate case ag
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