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Arraign El-Rufai or free him, ADC tells ICPC

The African Democratic Congress is demanding the immediate release or arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, citing violations of his fundamental rights due to prolonged detention without charges.

Mar 18 β€’ 16:21 UTC
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National & Local

No fresh court request for El-Rufai’s detention – ICPC

The ICPC clarified that it did not request a new court order for the detention of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, contrary to some reports.

Mar 18 β€’ 02:06 UTC
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Crime & Justice

ICPC arraigns visa agent over forged UK travel documents

A visa agent in Nigeria has been arraigned in court for allegedly forging financial documents to assist in obtaining a UK visa.

Mar 17 β€’ 12:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Court grants ICPC access to El-Rufai’s digital devices

A Nigerian court has permitted the ICPC to access digital devices linked to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai as part of an investigation.

Mar 13 β€’ 05:28 UTC
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National & Local

Viral video claiming Justice Omotosho’s arrest false – ICPC

The ICPC has debunked a viral video alleging the arrest of Justice James Omotosho, asserting that the claims are false and aimed at misleading the public.

Mar 11 β€’ 01:01 UTC
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National & Local

ICPC denies arresting high court judge Omotosho

The ICPC has refuted claims made in a viral video that it arrested Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Mar 10 β€’ 20:34 UTC
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National & Local

ICPC seeks advanced forensics to tackle complex fraud

The ICPC in Nigeria is advocating for enhanced forensic capabilities to address the rising sophistication of corruption and financial fraud cases.

Mar 10 β€’ 12:58 UTC
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National & Local

Court declines to stop ICPC’s ₦350m contract deal probe

A Nigerian court has rejected a businessman’s request to halt an investigation by the anti-corruption agency into a ₦350 million contract deal.

Mar 9 β€’ 14:14 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Lawyers, ADC to ICPC - Charge or Release El-Rufai

Lawyers and the African Democratic Congress have called for the release of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai from ICPC custody after a remand order expired.

Mar 9 β€’ 10:05 UTC
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National & Local

El-Rufai family declares ex-gov’s detention unlawful, demands immediate release

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai claims his detention by the ICPC is unlawful and demands his immediate release.

Mar 6 β€’ 16:25 UTC
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National & Local

Lawyers’ absence stalls El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC, others

A lawsuit by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai against the ICPC for N1bn in damages was stalled due to the absence of lawyers for the respondents in court.

Mar 3 β€’ 19:51 UTC
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National & Local

Wiretapping allegations: 'You took my bank tokens,' El-Rufai’s wife responds to ICPC

Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor, dismisses ICPC claims about wiretapping equipment found in their home as politically motivated.

Mar 3 β€’ 17:11 UTC
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National & Local

ICPC lists documents, devices seized from El-Rufai’s Abuja home

The ICPC has detailed items seized from ex-Governor El-Rufai's home as part of a legal dispute concerning the legitimacy of his arrest and the subsequent search of his property.

Mar 3 β€’ 00:04 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: El-Rufai Asks Court to Block Moves By ICPC, EFCC, SSS to Freeze His Bank Accounts, Assets

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a lawsuit to prevent Nigerian anti-corruption and security agencies from freezing his bank accounts and seizing his assets.

Feb 26 β€’ 08:30 UTC
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National & Local

ICPC warns Borno health officials against drug diversion, bribery

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has urged Borno State health officials to refrain from unethical practices such as bribery and drug diversion.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:13 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: Court Shifts DSS Bid to Arraign El-Rufai On Alleged Cybercrimes to April 23

A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime charges to April 23 after he was unable to appear due to an ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:42 UTC
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National & Local

Court adjourns El-Rufai’s arraignment to April 23

The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been postponed to April 23, 2026, due to his absence from court as he is in the custody of the anti-corruption agency.

Feb 25 β€’ 14:45 UTC
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National & Local

UPDATED: Court adjourns El-Rufai’s arraignment to April 23

The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was postponed to April 23 due to his absence from court as he is currently in custody of the ICPC.

Feb 25 β€’ 11:00 UTC
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National & Local

Nigeria: El-Rufai's Aide Gives Update On Former Governor's Detention

An aide to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai provided an update on his ongoing detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission eight days after he voluntarily reported to their office.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:03 UTC
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National & Local

ICPC tracks 4.61 billion Naira FG projects in Zamfara

The ICPC reports tracking 35 Federal Government projects worth 4.61 billion Naira in Zamfara to ensure proper implementation and completion.

Feb 21 β€’ 16:56 UTC
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National & Local

Charge El-Rufai to court or release him, ADC chieftain urges ICPC

An ADC chieftain has called for the ICPC to either formally charge former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai or release him from detention, advocating for due process.

Feb 21 β€’ 12:04 UTC
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National & Local

ICPC tracks N13.5bn constituency projects in Katsina

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission is monitoring N13.5 billion worth of constituency projects in Katsina State as part of its ongoing accountability exercise.

Feb 20 β€’ 15:46 UTC
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National & Local

Morning Recap: El-Rufai in ICPC custody, Nigerian woman dies in UK, other updates

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is in custody of the ICPC amid investigations, and a Nigerian woman has died in the UK shortly after her son's graduation.

Feb 19 β€’ 06:25 UTC
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National & Local

ICPC interrogates El-Rufai after EFCC release

Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has been interrogated by Nigeria's Independent Corrupt Practices Commission shortly after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Feb 19 β€’ 04:00 UTC
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National & Local

JUST IN: ICPC confirms arrest of El-Rufai over ongoing investigation

The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been confirmed to be in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 19 β€’ 00:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

ICPC arraigns works ministry director for money laundering allegation

A director of the Federal Ministry of Works in Nigeria, Blessing Lere-Adams, has been charged with money laundering and corruption by the ICPC.

Feb 17 β€’ 13:56 UTC
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National & Local

ICPC begins tracking of N21.6bn projects in Sokoto

The ICPC has initiated a tracking operation for 64 projects worth N21.6 billion in Sokoto State, uncovering irregularities in some.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:58 UTC

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