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The Digest: ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has alleged that the continued detention of former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai is politically motivated, directly linked to his membership in the opposition party. Speaking on Channels Television's Morning Brief, Okonkwo accused President Tinubu of...

The Digest: The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) permission to access and analyze electronic devices recovered from former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai's residence. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik approved the...

The Digest: The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until March 25 the fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai against the ICPC and four others. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned to allow parties to regularise their processes. El-Rufai is...

The Digest: A court in Abuja has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) an additional 14 days to detain former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, extending his custody until March 19. The 66-year-old ex-governor is being investigated over...

The Digest: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied arresting or investigating Federal High Court Judge James Omotosho, describing viral social media claims as "entirely untrue and intended to spread mischief." In a statement, ICPC spokesperson...

The Digest: Ubong Akpan, counsel to former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has demanded the immediate release or arraignment of his client, describing his continued detention by the ICPC as "patently illegal." In a statement, Akpan said the purported 14-day remand order issued by a magistrate...

The Digest: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly traced six luxury real estate assets in Egypt to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai . According to investigation sources, the properties, comprising three villas and six...

The Digest: A federal government investigative panel has confirmed that former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, forged his University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) degree certificate. The seven-member panel, constituted by Education Minister Tunji Alausa in November 2025...

The Digest: A federal government investigative panel has confirmed that former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, forged his University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) degree certificate. The seven-member panel, constituted by Education Minister Tunji Alausa in November 2025...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has told the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that his investigation is "politically motivated," and exercised his right to silence during questioning. In handwritten statements obtained by ICPC...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has broken his silence on the ICPC investigation, explaining that his refusal to answer questions is an exercise of his constitutional right to silence, not an act of defiance. In two handwritten statements submitted to ICPC officers on...

The Digest: Hadiza el-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has humorously reacted to the ICPC's claim that wiretapping equipment was recovered during a search of their Abuja residence. In a post on X, she wrote, "You forgot to mention that you also took away my bank tokens. I...

The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five security operatives in connection with former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai's return to Nigeria from Egypt on February 12, alleging they facilitated his escape from arrest. According to a joint investigation by DSS, Nigeria...

The Digest: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed details of documents and electronic devices allegedly recovered from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai during a February 19 search. In court filings...

The Digest: The family of former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai has refuted claims by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) that phone-tapping equipment was discovered during a search of his Abuja residence. In a statement, the family described the...

The Digest: The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has demanded the immediate arraignment or release of former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai, who has been in detention since voluntarily reporting to the EFCC on February 16. In a briefing, Executive Director Professor Ishaq Akintola condemned the...

The Digest: Youth groups in Kaduna State staged street protests on Wednesday demanding the immediate release of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai, who remains in detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Protesters converged on strategic...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai to April 23, 2026, after he failed to appear due to ongoing detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Prosecution counsel Oluwole...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong warning to the federal government following the continued detention of ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai. Now eight days in custody, el-Rufai’s health is deteriorating, sparking concern from family, allies, and opposition...

The Digest: Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai suffered an overnight nosebleed while in detention, and his wife was prevented from delivering a meal directly to him, according to his media aide Muyiwa Adekeye. In a statement Monday night, Adekeye revealed that on February 17, one of...