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Nasir el-Rufai

Bethel Baptist: Resign Now, Stop Protecting Bandits – Primate Ayodele To El-Rufai

Paul Mbagwu Jul 7, 2021 0

The INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church leader, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to resign over his inability to secure the state from incessant attacks by bandits who go all out to abduct…

Government

El-Rufai ‘Secretly’ Withdrew Son From Public School

Paul Mbagwu Jul 3, 2021 0

Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has secretly withdrawn his son, Abubakar Al-Sadiq from Kaduna Capital School month into the school.His enrolling was described by many to be “political and a media stunt” to give the impression that he is like…

Features

You’re a “sycophant, ethnic champion and religious bigot” – Ortom replies…

John Ogunsemore May 8, 2021 0

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State said his Kaduna State counterpart, Nasir El-Rufai is a "sycophant, ethnic champion and religious bigot who hates anyone who does not share the same faith with him".Ortom stated this in a Saturday…

News

Governor El-Rufai Mocks Reno Omokri Over UK Protest Against President Buhari

Faith Apr 3, 2021 0

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has mocked Reno Omokri for the #HarassBuhariOutOfLondon protest which he held in front of Abuja house in London.Governor El-Rufai, via his official Twitter account saw one of the viral videos of…

Security

Bandits kill 13, injure 7 in Kaduna LGAs

Mohammed Tijjani Mar 19, 2021 0

The Kaduna State Government said suspected bandits have killed 13 people and injured seven others in separate attacks in Zango Kataf, Kauru and Chikun Local Government Areas (LGAs).Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security…

Features

“Bandits always want big money, can’t repent” – El-Rufai tells Sheikh Gumi

John Ogunsemore Feb 9, 2021 0

Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State says it is unwise to negotiate with bandits because they cannot repent.He said the bandits were already used to big money, noting that the only viable option was to meet them with brute force.…

Government

El-Rufai condemns “unlawful eviction” of citizens, warns it could lead to anarchy

John Ogunsemore Feb 4, 2021 0

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai says leaders must rise and take firm action to prevent inter-ethnic violence brewing across the country.This is just as he condemned the "unlawful eviction" of citizens in some parts of the…

Insecurity

Bandits Gun Down 7, Burn Maize-laden Truck In Kaduna

Dumebi Dec 24, 2020 0

Seven persons have been confirmed dead after armed men, believed to be bandits, fired gunshots at traders in the weekly Galadimawa Market in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.Two persons confirmed to be members of a…

Government

Kaduna State Directs Workers to Operate From Home to Prevent 2nd wave of COVID-19

Hussaina Yakubu Dec 20, 2020 0

The Kaduna State Government has directed all workers below Grade Level 14 to work from home as from Monday, Dec. 12 to prevent the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.This is contained in a statement by Mr…

Government

El-Rufai Isolated After Covid-19 Scare

Dumebi Dec 12, 2020 0

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is being isolated.El-Rufai revealed this in a broadcast message on Saturday.The move is a safety measure after government officials and his family members contracted the virus.Further…

Politics

El-Rufai reveals why many politicians fear restructuring

John Ogunsemore Dec 2, 2020 0

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, says some politicians do not back restructuring because of their fear of losing political viability.He stated this in a Tuesday statement titled “Restructuring is a national endeavour, let’s…

Culture

Zazzau: El-Rufai’s wife begs governor to appoint female Emir

John Ogunsemore Sep 25, 2020 0

First Lady of Kaduna State, Hadiza Isma el-Rufai has appealed to her husband, Governor Nasir el-Rufai, to consider a woman for the vacant stool of Emir of Zazzau.She made the appeal in a tweet on Friday.Recall that the last Emir of…

Government

El-Rufai: Nigerians think Governors are Thieves

Adefemola Akintade Sep 21, 2020 1

Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has expressed his frustration over the wrong impression Nigerians have about state Governors.According to El-Rufai, citizens are of the assumption that Governors occupy the position solely to steal…

Metro

Americans skeptical over El-rufai’s New Rape Laws

Adefemola Akintade Sep 18, 2020 0

Americans have begun to express serious concerns over the amended rape laws that will ensure rapists are surgically castrated and sentenced to life imprisonment in Kaduna state.According to the new law signed by Kaduna Governor Nasir…

News

Gov. El-Rufai Declares Support on Hub Emergence for Cultural Enterprises

Hussaina Yakubu Sep 16, 2020 0

Gov. Nasir El-Rufai on Wednesday, says the State Government will support the emergence of a hub for cultural enterprises that will provide source of livelihood for the youth. El-Rufai said a fully developed culture hub would serve…

Politics

2023: Why El-Rufai deserves to be President – Deji Adeyanju

Adefemola Akintade Sep 2, 2020 1

Deji Adeyanju, Human Rights Activist and Convener of Concerned Nigerians has revealed the reason he would support Nasir El-Rufai should he contest in the next presidential election.According to Adeyanju's revelation, Nigerian prisons…

Metro

Southern Kaduna crisis: Osinbajo vows to find, prosecute evil perpetrators

Chijioke Okoronkwo Aug 27, 2020 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that those responsible for killings in Southern Kaduna will be prosecuted in order to curtail impunity and support those who have lost their bread winners.Osinbajo communicated this on Thursday…

News

Details of Sanusi’s visit to Gov. El-Rufai emerge

Hussaina Yakubu Aug 23, 2020 0

Former Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II said Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state was the first person to show up whenever he was in need of friends and that the whole world knew it.The former Emir, who stated this when he paid a…

Politics

2023: El-Rufai Right To Call For Southern Presidency – Balarabe Musa

John Ogunsemore Aug 23, 2020 0

Former Governor of old Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa has backed the incumbent, Nasir el-Rufai's call for the presidency to return to Southern Nigeria in 2023.El-Rufai made the call earlier in the month, The Herald reported.He denied…

Metro

Catholic Priest, Mourners viciously attacked in Kaduna

Adefemola Akintade Jul 13, 2020 0

A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Aaron Tanko and mourners have been viciously attacked by unknown gunmen in Damakasuwa, Kaduna during a requiem mass burial of 24 murdered persons on Saturday.This has necessitated a statement from…

Politics

El-Rufai’s sons clash with Atiku’s son on Twitter

Adefemola Akintade Jun 30, 2020 0

Bello and Bashir, sons of Kaduna state Governor Nasir El-Rufai have clashed with the son of 2019 Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar on Twitter.The drama began when Atiku's son, Mustapha reacted to a news headline about Nasir…

Community

Kaduna Govt. Will Jail Parents Who Enroll Children Into Almajiri System

Philip Yatai May 25, 2020 0

Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State has warned that parents who enrol their children into the Almajiri education system stand the risk of prosecution and up to two years jail.El-Rufa’i stated this in Kaduna on Monday when he visited…

Government

Strike threat amid Pandemic is Irresponsible – Kaduna Govt replies Health Workers

Hussaina Yakubu May 21, 2020 0

Kaduna State Government has vowed to keep its health facilities running and protect staff willing to provide services to the public, in the event of any strike action by health workers.In a statement on Thursday in Kaduna and signed…

Features

Almajiri System Now Quashed In The North – Gov El-Rufai

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq May 6, 2020 0

Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna State, has said that the almajiri system in the north has been put to an end totally.El-Rufai who spoke during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today, disclosed that…

Features

65 Out Of 72 Active Cases Of COVID-19 In Kaduna Are Almajiris – El-Rufai

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq May 5, 2020 0

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced that 65 cases of COVID-19 in the state are the almajiri children who were deported from Kano State.The governor, who disclosed this on his official Twitter handle,…

Features

50 Almajiri Deportees From Kano Test Positive To COVID-19 In Kaduna

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq May 4, 2020 0

Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna State, has said that 50 almajiri children, who were deported from Kano State have tested positive to COVID-19 in Kaduna.The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, had confirmed a…

Breaking

BREAKING: Kaduna Gov Extends Lockdown by 30 Days

Adefemola Akintade Apr 26, 2020 0

Nasir El-Rufai, Executive Governor of Kaduna state has extended the lockdown in the state by another 30 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.This coming after neighbouring states such as Kano recorded an exponential increase in…

Politics

Bello El-Rufai Issues Public Apology for Rape Threat

Tony Abu Momoh Apr 17, 2020 1

Son of the Governor of Kaduna State, Bello El-Rufai has issued a public apology for threatning to gang-rape the mother of someone he was arguing with on Twitter.Bello went on to post a series of sexually violent tweets aimed at the…

Features

I Still Have Coronavirus – El-Rufai Debunks Rumor

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq Apr 15, 2020 0

Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna State, has cleared the air regarding speculations about his COVID-19 status, by announcing that he is still positive for coronavirus.El-Rufai disclosed this on his official Twitter handle on…

Features

Kaduna Govt Partially Lifts Curfew For Residents To Stock Up

Oritsetsemaye Akapa Esq Apr 1, 2020 0

Kaduna State Government has announced the temporarily lift of the curfew imposed across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state in order to contain the spread of Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic in the state.…

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