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Nigeria: Again, Court Adjourns El-Rufai's Bail Ruling
The judge said bereavement delayed the ruling as El-Rufai faces nine counts and remains in custody until he meets bail conditions.
- On Tuesday, Federal High Court Judge Rilwanu Aikawa granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, ending a detention period that stretched nearly two months.
- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission arraigned El-Rufai on nine counts alleging fraud, abuse of office, and corruption involving N579.7 million in inflated severance payments.
- Judge Aikawa set bail at N200 million, requiring two sureties—a recognised traditional ruler and a government official at or above Grade Level 15—who must surrender their passports.
- Hon Bello El-Rufai, the former governor's son, and African Democratic Congress chieftain Hayatudeen Lawal Makarfi confirmed the development, expressing optimism the family would soon meet the court's conditions.
- El-Rufai faces separate corruption charges before the Kaduna State High Court and prosecution by the State Security Service over alleged phone-tapping claims involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is to remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions. DAILY POST earlier reported that a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna granted El-Rufai bail in the corruption case instituted against him by the ICPC. However, the trial judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, who delivered the ruling, ordered the fo…
Journalists Shut Out As El-Rufai’s Son Confirms Father’s Bail
Hon Bello El-Rufai, son of former Governor Nasri El-Rufai, says a Federal High Court in Kaduna State has granted bail to his father. According to the Federal lawmaker, who was inside the court where journalists were denied access to, the family s working to fulfil the bail conditions. “We are happy that Malam has been granted bail. The bail conditions will be met because we believe in the rule of law,” he said. Efforts to speak with counsel to t…
Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai Faces Dual Court Trials as ICPC Details Corruption Charges - TV360 Nigeria
Former Kaduna governor granted ₦200m bail in federal court but remains in custody pending state court ruling….. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has released fresh details on the ongoing prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, who is currently standing trial in two separate courts over allegations linked to his time in office. The cases, being heard at both the Federal High…
El-Rufai’s Bail Ruling Shifted Again as Court Adjourns to April 21
By Lizzy Chirkpi The Kaduna State High Court has postponed ruling on the bail application of former governor Nasir El-Rufai to April 21, 2026, following fresh developments in the case. The adjournment came after earlier expectations that the court would deliver its decision on Tuesday. There was a heavy security presence at the Federal High Court in Kaduna as El-Rufai arrived for the anticipated ruling. Armed operatives were stationed at strate…
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