NEWS

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Condoles with Nasir El-Rufai Over Mother’s Demise

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has extended condolences to former Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire El-Rufai family following the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai on Friday, March 27, 2026. In an official statement, Governor Sani described the late Hajiya Umma as “a devoted

NEWS

NSA Nuhu Ribadu Mourns the Passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, Mother of Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family and mother of former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been receiving medical treatment for age-related health issues. […]

NEWS

El-Rufai’s Family Slams ICPC Over ‘Phantom Equipment’ Allegations, Defends Right to Silence

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The family of Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has strongly criticised the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations involving alleged phone-tapping equipment, describing the claims as false, exaggerated, and politically motivated. In a statement issued on behalf of the former Kaduna State governor, the family accused the

COLUMNS

El-Rufai: What A Good Turn Didn’t Deserve

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

By Azu Ishiekwene My mother used to warn me that the words of my mouth could claim my head if I weren’t careful. She should have saved that warning for another man: Nasir El-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State. I’ve often joked that even if you beheaded El-Rufai and minced his skull, his […]

Politics

Coalition Urges Obi, El-Rufai, Tambuwal to Quit Parties, Align with ADC

Daily Dispatch September 25, 2025

A coalition of opposition politicians on Thursday asked former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi; former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai of the Social Democratic Party (SDP); and former Sokoto State governor, Senator Aminu Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to resign from their current parties and fully identify with the African