Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has broken his silence from detention, addressing the noticeable silence and withdrawal of close political associates, friends, and family members amid his ongoing legal and political challenges.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a strongly worded statement titled “My Relationships and the Aftermath,” El-Rufai reflected on how adversity has tested long-standing ties, noting that difficult times have a clear way of revealing the true nature of human connections.

Key highlights from his explosive statement include:

• No Regrets for Past Support: El-Rufai maintained that his decisions to stand by individuals and causes over the years were driven by his personal convictions, Islamic faith, and conscience rather than an expectation of praise, gratitude, or reciprocity.

• The Silence of Allies: The former governor acknowledged that some people he previously supported have chosen to remain silent, distance themselves, or even rewrite the history of their association with him.

• Zero Resentment or Retribution: Despite the situation, El-Rufai declared that he harbors no hatred or bitterness toward those who walked away, stating clearly: “I bear no resentment towards anyone who chooses not to do the same for me.” He added that he seeks neither revenge nor retribution, choosing instead to leave ultimate judgment to Almighty Allah.

• Reassessing Relationships: While emphasizing that his reflections are not meant as a condemnation, El-Rufai noted that the experience would quietly lead him to reconsider the nature of certain relationships moving forward.

El-Rufai concluded that his primary focus remains keeping his conscience clear and staying at peace with his faith, leaving the verdict of history to posterity.

In a dramatic turn of events, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally challenged a Federal High Court order that permitted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to serve court processes on President Bola Tinubu through the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The ruling party, in a strongly worded letter to the court, labeled the substituted-service order as “unnecessary” and an “abuse of court processes.” The APC provided a detailed legal timeline revealing that President Tinubu’s defense team was already proactive in the matter long before the plaintiffs sought the controversial order on September 16, 2026.

Key highlights from the APC’s challenge include:

• Tinubu’s Proactive Defense: According to the party, President Tinubu’s legal team, led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, voluntarily instructed lawyers to obtain all originating court processes on September 10.

• Defense Already Filed: The APC stated that the defense did not wait for formal service. They filed a preliminary objection on September 14 and submitted a full substantive defense on September 15—a full day before Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the substituted service.

• Plaintiffs Accused of Misleading the Court: The APC argued that Atiku and the ADC proceeded with the substituted-service application on September 16 “without drawing the court’s attention to the fact that the 1st Defendant (Tinubu) had already filed and served his defence.”

• Lack of Authority: The ruling party also emphasized that it had no authorization from President Tinubu to accept court documents on his behalf.

The original suit, filed in August 2026, seeks the disqualification of President Tinubu and the APC from the 2027 presidential election over allegations concerning the President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate.

Despite this procedural conflict, the APC affirmed that both the party and the President have filed their responses and are fully “prepared to proceed with the case.”

Proceedings are set to continue before Justice Ekwo on September 28.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared the former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Abdullahi Maina, wanted in connection with an alleged case of receiving stolen property.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶