Mallam Nasir El-Rufai
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is a former governor of Kaduna State and a notable figure in Nigerian politics. He has recently been engaged in a public dispute with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, over comments made about President Tinubu's integrity, reflecting the ongoing tension within the political landscape as the 2027 elections approach.
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Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is facing backlash over his claim that the phone of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was bugged.
Probe Calls Rise Over El-Rufai's Ribadu Bugged Phone Claim
Nigeria· 2026-02-15
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is facing backlash over his claim that the phone of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was bugged.
Morning recap: El-Rufai under fire over Ribadu’s bugged phone claim, US military aircraft drops ammo in Borno, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-02-15
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is the ex-governor of Kaduna State and a member of the coalition aiming to challenge the APC-led administration.
Nigeria Coalition: Can Opposition Unseat Tinubu?Nigeria· 2025-06-15
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai was ordered to pay N900 million for violating the fundamental human rights of detained Adara elders.
Court orders El-Rufai to pay N900m over rights violationNigeria· 2025-05-27
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State and part of the opposition coalition.
Abure’s camp welcomes Obi to be LP candidateNigeria· 2025-05-26
Ex-Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is mentioned as part of the opposition coalition.
APC forum questions Nasarawa gov’s loyalty to TinubuNigeria· 2025-05-11
Okonkwo highlighted that there is a need to rally support for the ongoing coalition led by Atiku and the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
2027: No single candidate can beat Tinubu aloneNigeria· 2025-04-27
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is a former Kaduna State governor who announced a coalition with Atiku and Peter Obi.
Wike a traitor working to undermine PDP – Atiku, CUPPNigeria· 2025-04-19
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai's recent criticisms of the APC were attributed to bitterness over his failed ministerial bid.
El-Rufai traumatised by failure to land ministerial position – APCNigeria· 2025-03-17
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is a former governor of Kaduna State who defected to the SDP citing misalignment with the APC.
Buhari’s ex-ministers lead APC defection train to SDPNigeria· 2025-03-15
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai is a former governor of Kaduna State who has been critical of the Tinubu government.
ACF, others tackle Ganduje over no-vacancy commentNigeria· 2025-02-13
A former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, also had a public spat over the President.
Northern ministers get marching orders to defend President as opposition growsNigeria· 2025-02-09
