The former governor was initially produced in court following an extended period in custody, with the court setting March 31, 2026, as the date to hear all pending applications, including his request for bail. His legal team is expected to argue for his release pending the determination of the case, citing his cooperation and the nature of the charges.
The case took a somber turn on March 27, 2026, when the ICPC granted El-Rufai a temporary release on compassionate grounds. This followed the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Cairo, Egypt. During this period, high-profile figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, visited the former governor to offer prayers and condolences. With the funeral rites now concluded, the court session is set to resume to decide on the status of his continued detention.
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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna today to resume his bail hearing. The proceedings follow a temporary release granted on compassionate grounds to allow him to attend the funeral of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, is scheduled to appear...
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- Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna today to resume his bail hearing.
- The proceedings follow a temporary release granted on compassionate grounds to allow him to attend the funeral of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
- Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, is scheduled to appear in the Federal High Court, Kaduna, today for the hearing of his bail application.
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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is expected to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna today to resume his bail hearing. The proceedings follow a temporary release granted on compassionate grounds to allow him to attend the funeral of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, is scheduled to appear...
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March 31, 2026
