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El-Rufai Released From ICPC To Attend Mother’s Funeral
El-Rufai Released From ICPC To Attend Mother’s Funeral
The ex-governor’s son, Bashir El-Rufai, confirmed his father’s release from the custody of the ICPC via a post on X on Friday night.
“My beloved great legend of a father (@elrufai) is being released from his unlawful & illegal detention at the hands of one of the most corrupt agencies in the Federal Republic of Nigeria that is a lame excuse of a pathetic institution,” Mr Bashir posted, adding “Thank you all for all the support. Our family shall never forget these times. We have overcome, as the El-Rufai’s always do.”
A spokesperson for the ICPC, Okor Odey, did not immediately respond to an inquiry by Peoples Gazette about the conditions of Mr El-Rufai’s release from custody.
The demise of El-Rufai’s mother, Umma El-Rufai, was announced by her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, via Facebook earlier on Friday.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who passed away a few hours ago,” Mr Bello posted.
“She is the biological mother of our father, Mallam Nasir @elrufai. We are grateful for the life she lived and may Allah SWT bless her gentle soul. May He bless the soul of the parents we have lost. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers. Thank you,” he wrote on Facebook.
Mr El-Rufai had been detained in ICPC custody since February 18 after his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

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On Tuesday, the ICPC arraigned Mr El-Rufai on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering after one month in detention.
The former governor pleaded not guilty to all the charges, and a Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned the hearing of the bail application to March 31.
The presiding judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, fixed the date for hearing after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution on Tuesday.
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NNPC Board, Senior Management, Staff Wishes President Tinubu Happy Birthday
NNPC Board, Senior Management, Staff Wishes President Tinubu Happy Birthday
Happy birthday. On behalf of the Board, Senior Management, and Staff of NNPC Limited, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of your birthday.

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We wish you good health, wisdom, and continued strength as you lead our nation. May your new year be filled with success, peace, and achievements for the progress and unity of Nigeria.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency!
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CAS Invested As NDA 40 Regular Course Patron, Hosts Dinner To Celebrate LifeLong Military Bonds
CAS Invested As NDA 40 Regular Course Patron, Hosts Dinner To Celebrate LifeLong Military Bonds
LifeLong military bonds. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 28 March 2026, hosted members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 40 Regular Course (RC), his esteemed course mates, to a memorable dinner marked by camaraderie, reflection, and renewed commitment to service.
Accompanied by his amiable wife, the President of the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA), Mrs Ngozi Aneke, the gathering brought together members of the 40RC, their spouses, fondly referred to as the “Fabulous 40”, as well as other distinguished serving and retired senior officers. The event provided a unique platform to celebrate shared experiences and lifelong bonds forged through years of military training and distinguished service to the nation.
A major highlight of the evening was the investiture of the CAS as Patron of the NDA 40 Regular Course, a symbolic recognition of his exemplary leadership, enduring commitment, and the deep respect he commands among his peers. In his remarks, Air Marshal Aneke expressed profound appreciation for the honour, describing the course as a vital pillar of unity, support, and professional solidarity throughout their collective journey in the Armed Forces.
Speaking at the event, the President of the NDA 40 Regular Course Association, Rear Admiral EO Ferreira (Rtd), commended the CAS for his distinguished leadership and continued dedication to the ideals of the course, noting that the investiture was a fitting recognition of his enduring contributions to strengthening the course’s bond.

CAS Invested As NDA
The CAS reiterated the importance of enduring friendship, professionalism, and collaboration, emphasizing unwavering dedication to national security.
The evening was enlivened by goodwill messages, shared reflections, and a collective resolve among members to continue contributing meaningfully to the peace, stability, and progress of Nigeria.
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ADC Wishes President Bola Tinubu A Happy Birthday
ADC Wishes President Bola Tinubu A Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday, Mr. President. As you mark another year, Nigerians reflect on a presidency whose impact is now impossible to ignore.
Under your watch, fuel prices have risen by nearly 500%, turning basic transportation into a daily calculation of survival.
Under your leadership, Nigeria has climbed to 4th on the Global Terrorism Index, while thousands of lives have been lost to violence, families shattered, and communities displaced. Every hour, a Nigerian is killed by insurgents.
Under your presidency, insecurity has not just persisted, it has adapted, expanded, and, at times, been met with language that blurs accountability, where those who terrorize Nigerians are referred to as “sons” and “brothers,” even as their victims bury loved ones.
Under your leadership, the economic strain on Nigerians has deepened, the cost of living has surged, and the ‘Renewed Hope’ that you promised has turned to hopelessness for millions of Nigerian families.
And under your watch, the political space is narrowing, raising real concerns about the steady drift toward a one-party state, in a democracy that was fought for with blood, sweat and tears.
But birthdays are for reflection.

ADC, Tinubu
So as you celebrate your final year in office, Nigerians can only offer a prayer, that this next year brings a sudden and unfamiliar miracle: that you begin to take governance more seriously; that you finally see the loss of lives under your watch as a failure of your leadership; and that you begin, at the very least, to act with the weight and responsibility of leading the world’s most populous Black nation.
Wishing you good health, improved judgment, and a sense of responsibility to the people you govern.
Happy Birthday, Mr. President!
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