US EditionNigeria: 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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El-Rufai to remain in custody until bail conditions are met - Judge orders
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…
El-Rufai Gets ₦200m Bail As Court Restricts Movement, Orders ICPC Detention
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has approved bail for former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in connection with corruption allegations filed against him. The bail ruling was delivered on Tuesday after the Independent The post El-Rufai Gets ₦200m Bail As Court Restricts Movement, Orders ICPC Detention appeared first on Gistlover.
Court Grants El-Rufai N200m Bail | Another Judge Adjourns Bail Hearing to April 21
The federal high court in Kaduna has granted bail in the sum of N200 million to Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor, in a case bordering on alleged money laundering and fraud. Rilwani Aikawa, the judge, granted el-Rufai bail on Tuesday. THE BAIL CONDITIONS Speaking with journalists after the court hearing, Hayatudeen Lawal Makarfi, an associate of el-Rufai, said the court issued about 10 bail conditions that should be met. Makarfi said the forme…
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