Visit to Imo State El-Rufai and Peter Obi Meet in Owerri El-Rufai Calls for National Unity Former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai has concluded a two-day visit to Owerri, expressing deep gratitude for the city’s hospitality and stating that his trip successfully achieved its goal of fostering national unity and progress. In a statement … Read more
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
Police Invite El-Rufai, ADC Leaders Over Alleged Conspiracy Invitation linked to complaints of disturbance, mischief, and grievous hurt. Police stress probe aims to maintain public peace and order. The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former governor Nasir El-Rufai and several leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement … Read more
El-Rufai Holds Briefing at Residence Ex-Governor Blasts Police for Disrupting Meeting Take the Case to The Supreme Court Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed strong displeasure with the police for stopping a planned meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. According to Eko Hot Blog, the meeting, which aimed to … Read more
Datti Baba-Ahmed says El-Rufai must be questioned over bandit claims. He dismisses NSA Ribadu’s rebuttal, calls it inadequate and unserious. Baba-Ahmed blames El-Rufai’s policies for Zaria residents’ suffering. Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that allegations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over government payments to bandits … Read more
DHQ Denies Allegations Of Paying Terrorists Monthly Allowances. The military operates a DDR framework for repentant ex-combatants after profiling. El-Rufai’s allegations had earlier been dismissed by Kaduna State and ONSA. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims that the Nigerian military is paying monthly allowances or supplying food to terrorists and bandits under the guise … Read more
Kaduna State Govt is Giving Money to Bandits El-Rufai Blasts Successor El-Rufai Addressed His Political Alliances During a television interview, former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, accused the state government of sponsoring a shooting that disrupted his recent political meeting. Eko Hot Blog reports that he dismissed suggestions that he was not a member … Read more
Tinubu Will Finish Third in 2027 Presidential Election – El-Rufai He insists Tinubu has no pathway to outright victory on first ballot. Ex-governor says Nigerians’ lives have worsened under Tinubu’s leadership. Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will not only lose the 2027 presidential election but will finish in … Read more
Sani slams El-Rufai over Tinubu nepotism claims. Accuses El-Rufai of marginalizing Southern Kaduna. Criticizes silence during Buhari’s tenure. Former Senator Shehu Sani has criticized ex-Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai over his recent comments on alleged nepotism at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG learned that … Read more
Commends Sheu Sani Accuses El-Rufai of marginalization in Kaduna as governor El-Rufai’s comment followed an article by frontline columnist, Farooq Kperogi The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has accused former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai of shooting a cheap shot against the president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refuted claims that it uncovered $800 million, ₦700 billion in cash, and drugs worth ₦1 trillion at the home of Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in a brief statement shared on its official Facebook page on Thursday, … Read more
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has once again rejected allegations of embezzling state funds during his eight-year tenure. The Kaduna State House of Assembly recently indicted El-Rufai’s administration for allegedly misappropriating over ₦423 billion. In response to the accusations, El-Rufai and his allies assert that they are victims of a witch hunt orchestrated … Read more
Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have arrested Shizzer Joy Nasara Bada, the former Commissioner of Finance and Accountant General under Nasir el-Rufai’s administration in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Bada was reportedly apprehended on Sunday at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos while attempting to leave … Read more
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, stated that he is indifferent to how people interpret his social media posts, emphasizing that judgments made out of ignorance will not alter what is destined to happen. El-Rufai remarked that “what will be, will be” despite the insults, abuses, and misinterpretations of his posts. In a post … Read more
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The Federal High Court in Kaduna has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the former governor of the state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, which sought to nullify the ad-hoc committee report of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, along with other declaratory reliefs. In a ruling delivered on July 30, 2024, with a Certified True Copy obtained … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied plans to run for the 2027 presidential election with Nasir El-Rufai. Akpabio dismissed circulating posters suggesting his candidacy as the work of mischief-makers. He emphasized his focus on supporting President Tinubu’s administration and called for an investigation into the origin of the misleading posters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate … Read more
EFCC initiates full-scale probe into alleged fraud involving El-Rufai. Task force reviews findings of Kaduna Assembly’s Ad-Hoc Committee, implicating El-Rufai in N423 billion misappropriation. El-Rufai and associates to be summoned for questioning, including former Finance commissioners, accountant generals, and KADIRS chairpersons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is gearing up … Read more
Kaduna APC, NLC endorse State Assembly’s investigation into El-Rufai’s Administration 13-man panel formed to scrutinize loans acquired during El-Rufai’s tenure as Governor APC emphasizes transparency and adherence to the rule of law EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have thrown their … Read more
El-Rufai seeks to vindicate himself in court after being labeled a ‘security risk’ He’s mobilizing to undermine Tinubu’s potential 2027 re-election bid The fallout stems from El-Rufai’s surprise exclusion from Tinubu’s cabinet Eko Hot Blog reports that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is gearing up for a legal confrontation with President Bola Tinubu. According … Read more