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Nasir El-Rufai

Tracked across 25 events · 316 articles · First seen Jan 13, 2026 · Last active May 28, 2026

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Impact: Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State, is allegedly facing sustained political persecution, including a ministerial snub, legislative proceedings, and detention, which the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress (ADC) claims are politically motivated.
Apr 07, 2026 · 10 articles
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Impact: Nasir El-Rufai, former Nigeria — Kaduna State governor, is facing allegations of corruption and abuse of office, leading to his detention and a legal battle to clear his name. He alleges a plot to implicate him in criminal activities and tarnish his reputation.
Apr 19, 2026 · 9 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria has granted Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State, permission to receive medical treatment while in the custody of the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt…
Impact: Nasir El-Rufai, former Nigeria — Kaduna State governor, is facing charges of money laundering and corruption. The court granted him permission to receive medical treatment while in the custody of the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State, is facing an amended nine-count charge of alleged fraud and abuse of office filed by the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission. On April 21,…
Impact: Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State, is facing multiple charges of fraud and abuse of office. His bail hearing has been adjourned, meaning he will remain in custody.
Apr 13, 2026 · 47 articles
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the continued detention of Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State, describing it as 'cruel, unjustifiable, and deeply troubling.' Atiku Abubakar has urged President…
Impact: Nasir El-Rufai, former Nigeria — Kaduna State Governor, is currently detained and facing charges of money laundering and corruption, with his continued detention drawing condemnation and calls for his release.
May 15, 2026 · 25 articles
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Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State, is currently detained by the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged financial impropriety during his tenure. His son, Bello El-Rufai, a member of…
Impact: Nasir El-Rufai is the former Governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State who is currently detained by the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged financial impropriety. His son alleges that the ICPC is violating his constitutional rights by denying him access to his doctor and family.
May 16, 2026 · 8 articles
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Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, has alleged a plot by top government appointees and the presidency to eliminate former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Frank claims…
Impact: Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor, is allegedly targeted for elimination and is currently detained on corruption charges, which Timi Frank claims are politically motivated due to his influence in the 2023 presidential election.
May 17, 2026 · 8 articles
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Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and a member of the Nigeria — House of Representatives (Nigeria), has resigned from the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress to join the Nigeria —…
Impact: Nasir El-Rufai is mentioned as the former Kaduna State Governor and father of Bello El-Rufai, providing context to the defection.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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A Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned a suit filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe challenging the leadership of the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress under David Mark and Rauf…
Impact: Nasir El-Rufai is mentioned as a key political figure potentially involved in the opposition coalition, whose political realignments could be affected by the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress's internal issues.
May 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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Feb 19, 2026 · 19 articles
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Feb 20, 2026 · 9 articles
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Feb 15, 2026 · 9 articles
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Feb 10, 2026 · 7 articles
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Feb 12, 2026 · 8 articles
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Jan 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 01, 2026 · 34 articles
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Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 15 articles
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Mar 23, 2026 · 9 articles
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Mar 09, 2026 · 14 articles
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Mar 12, 2026 · 8 articles
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Apr 13, 2026 · 12 articles
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Apr 14, 2026 · 21 articles
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Apr 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 17, 2026 · 7 articles
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