El-Rufai, ADC leaders summoned by police after violent rally disruption. Opposition event in Kaduna attacked by suspected thugs. ADC leaders say they only saw the police notice online. The Kaduna State Police Command has summoned former Governor Nasir El-Rufai and six leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over alleged disturbance of public peace. According … Read more
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reinstated two landed properties previously revoked by the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the family of the late military leader, General Sani Abacha. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the properties, located at No. 9 Abakpa GRA and No. 1 Degel Road, Ungwan Rimi GRA in Kaduna metropolis, … Read more
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, hosted a distinguished delegation at his Asokoro residence yesterday. The delegation, led by Nasiru El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, included family members of Kashim Imam who came to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The visit was … Read more
Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has speculated a potential collaboration between ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai for the 2027 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Sani made this known during an interview on Sunday. He claimed that the North would play a card that would … Read more
Kaduna Assembly Probes El-Rufai’s Commissioners. Committee seeks testimonies from individuals including former commissioners and agency heads. Establishment of committee linked to fiscal challenges under Governor Uba Sani’s concerns over debts from El-Rufai’s tenure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State House of Assembly ad hoc committee set up to investigate financial transactions, including loans and … Read more
PDP chieftain Segun Showunmi warns Tinubu against marginalizing northern politicians Says figures like El-Rufai, Yahaya Bello played crucial roles in Tinubu’s 2023 victory Calls for maintaining trust between north and south with an eye on 2027 elections Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Showunmi, has urged President … Read more
El-Rufai’s Ally Released By DSS After Alleged Harassment Aisha Galadima was Released after 24-hour interrogation, alleging DSS harassment. Arrest linked to critical Facebook post on Governor Uba Sani; Kaduna government denies involvement EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aisha Galadima, the ally of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrested by operatives of the Department of State … Read more
There was a recent public spat between the camps of Kaduna governor and the immediate past governor of the state. The spat, which occurred during the weekend, centered on a foreign loan taken by former Governor El-Rufai. Shehu Sani, who opposed the loan in 2018, has now reacted to the controversy. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, as he marks his 64th birthday anniversary. in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu commended Mallam el-Rufai for his remarkable contributions the nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has said that the second term of former President Olusegun Obasanjo was the “most successful” in terms of economic growth, job creation, and inflation rate in Nigeria. El-Rufai while speaking at the Africa In the World conference in Stellenbosch, South Africa, on Friday, attributed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and National Chairman of Tinubu Support Network (TSN), Engr. Kailani Muhammad has said he is in support of the rejection of the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, as a Minister in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. According to Muhammad, El-Rufai … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that top political gladiators close to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and in the Senate have been fingered in the plot to stop the appointment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, as a minister in the present administration. This online media platform understands that El-Rufai’s ministerial confirmation was suspended following a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that more facts have emerged on how President Bola Tinubu offer for a former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for the latter to become a minister in the yet-to-be-formed Federal Executive Council crumbled. Saturday PUNCH investigation revealed that El-Rufai had been promised to man the proposed Ministry of Power and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has informed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that he is no longer interested in serving in his administration as a minister. This online media platform understands that the former governor jetted out of the country after withdrawing his interest in ministerial appointment. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has reportedly withdrawn his interest in President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial appointment. This online media platform learnt that El-Rufai lost interest in serving in President Tinubu’s cabinet after a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with former governors of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This online media platform recalls that President Tinubu nominated Wike, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and El-Rufai as ministers. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesperson of the 10th Senate, Yemi Adaramodu on Tuesday gave an update on the confirmation of former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai and other ministerial nominees. According to Adaramodu, the red chamber may re-invite the three ministerial nominees yet to be confirmed for re-screening. Editors Pick JUST IN: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the name of the immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, was on Monday missing from the list of the ministerial nominees confirmed by the Senate. Also missing on the list was the name of Senator Abubakar Danlandi from Taraba State and former Nexim Bank Managing Director, Stella Okotete (Delta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, announced during his senate screening that President Bola Tinubu’s vision is to guarantee a consistent power supply throughout Nigeria within seven years. El-Rufai, who was asked by Senator Abdulaziz Yari about his strategies to confront the energy crisis, pointed to Tinubu’s resolution to permanently … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a rowdy session during the screening of ministerial nominees on Tuesday after a lawmaker raised a petition against the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. This online media platform gathered that El-Rufai is among the 28 ministerial nominees sent to the Senate last week for screening … Read more