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APC Chairman, Yilwatda Visits El-Rufai over Mother's Death
El-Rufai was released from ICPC custody to attend his mother’s burial amid legal concerns; his bail hearing is set for March 31, 2026.
- On Friday, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai arrived at his Abuja residence after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission released him on compassionate grounds to attend his mother's funeral.
- Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the former governor's mother, died Friday in Cairo, Egypt, after battling age-related health challenges that reportedly worsened following her son's month-long detention.
- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda visited the former governor, who reportedly completed the Holy Quran and read 10 books during his detention.
- The Janazah Prayer for Hajiya Umma is scheduled for Sunday at the National Mosque, Abuja, followed immediately by her burial at Gudu Cemetery in accordance with Islamic injunctions.
- Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong questioned the legality of the release without court recourse, noting the former governor's motion for bail remains scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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Gov Radda pays condolence visit to El-Rufai
During the visit, Governor Radda offered prayers for the repose of Hajiya Umma's soul and encouraged Mr El-Rufai to find comfort in family support and faith. The post Gov Radda pays condolence visit to El-Rufai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Atiku, Malami, APC Bigwigs Visit El-Rufai Over Mother’s Death
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has been hosting top politicians at his Abuja residence over the death of his mother. El-Rufai’s mother, who has been battling old age-related ailment passed away in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday. Shortly after, the former governor was released from custody of the Independent Corrupt Practises and other related offences Commission (ICPC), where he had been for over a month. He had returned home, w…
APC chairman, Yilwatda visits El-Rufai over mother's death
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at his residence in Abuja. Yilwatda visited to commiserate with El-Rufai over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after a period of illness. DAILY POST had earlier reported that several prominent polit…
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justnewsline.comRemains of El-Rufai’s mother arrive Abuja for burial
The remains of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have arrived in Abuja ahead of her burial. Hajiya Umma El-Rufai died in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the deceased’s grandson and member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, confirmed the arrival of the body and the funeral arrangements in a statement…
El-Rufai’s mother to be buried in Abuja on Sunday - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
From Maryam Aminu, Kaduna The funeral prayers of late Hajiya Umma Elrufai, the mother of former Kaduna State governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, will take place at National Mosque, Abuja today (Sunday). In a statement issued by Bello El-Rufai, a House of Representatives member representing Kaduna North and chairman House Committee on Banking Regulations, on behalf of the family, noted that the funeral prayers will be observed at 1pm immediately after Zuh…
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