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Senate Confirms Usman Dakingari as Ambassador

KEY POINTS The Senate confirmed Usman Dakingari as a non-career ambassador and approved Ismail...

March 13, 2026

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Senate Confirms Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq as INEC National Electoral Commissioner for North-East

KEY POINTS The Senate has confirmed Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq, a retired rear admiral, as INEC...

March 13, 2026

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El-Rufai to Face Court Feb 25 Over Alleged Phone-Hacking Offences

KEY POINTS El-Rufai will be arraigned Feb 25 over alleged unlawful interception of the...

February 21, 2026

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EFCC Questions El-Rufai Over Alleged N432 Billion Misconduct

EFCC questions former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai over alleged N432 billion misconduct as Federal Government files cybercrime charges in Abuja.

February 17, 2026

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Obasanjo Says He Rejected El-Rufai as Successor

Obasanjo says he rejected Nasir El-Rufai as his proposed successor in 2007, citing lack of maturity and readiness for national leadership.

October 25, 2025

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El-Rufai Accuses Judges, Lawyers of Mainstream Corruption

El-Rufai slams Nigeria's judiciary, accusing judges and lawyers of enabling corruption and weakening democracy.

May 20, 2025

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SDP Denies El-Rufai’s Membership, Urges Compliance With Party Procedures

KEY POINTS SDP denies El-Rufai’s membership, stating that he has not completed the official...

March 29, 2025

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Rivers Crisis: Atiku, El-Rufai Challenge Tinubu’s Suspension of Officials

Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai lead a coalition against Tinubu’s suspension of Rivers officials, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on democracy.

March 21, 2025

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Lamido Rejects El-Rufai’s SDP Invitation, Reaffirms PDP Loyalty

Former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido rejected Nasir El-Rufai's call to join the SDP, reaffirming loyalty to the PDP and urging patriotism in politics.

March 17, 2025

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El-Rufai Visits Aregbesola, Tunde Bakare in Lagos

The Lagos meeting of Nasir El-Rufai with Rauf Aregbesola and Pastor Tunde Bakare triggered political speculation about his upcoming election plans for 2027.

March 10, 2025

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El-Rufai Rules Out PDP, Hints At Possible Political Realignment

El-Rufai moved away from PDP yet indicated his willingness to form a new political alliance in case the APC faces permanent failure.

February 25, 2025

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El-Rufai Declares Tinubu Rejected His Ministerial Position

In a statement to the media El-Rufai declared that Tinubu refused to confirm him as a minister although Senate members rejected the decision to do so.

February 25, 2025

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El-Rufai Slams Successor Over Financial Report

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai refutes allegations of financial misconduct, accusing his successor of fabricating figures and unethical practices.

July 10, 2024

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