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Why El-Rufai’s religious bill is dangerous – Catholic Church

The Nigerian Catholic Church, has warned Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai to desist from pushing for the enactment of a religious bill to regulate preaching of religious sermons in the state. While addressing a press conference in Abuja, the Director of Caritas International, a department under the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Rev. Fr.... Read More

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YNaija Special: Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu, Saraki among 100 most influential people in Nigerian politics

After careful analysis and a thorough scouring of the nation’s political landscape, YNaija has painstakingly compiled the list of 100 persons who are a force to reckon with -in Nigerian politics. They are the movers and shakers of the political space in Nigeria… nary a conversation on politics without these names popping up. Asides politics,... Read More

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‘I have never slapped anyone in my life’ – El-Rufai

Following reports that he got into a physical altercation with his deputy, the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai said on Wednesday, that he has never slapped anyone in his life. El-Rufai said Barnabas Bala had been his friend since 1976 and they didn’t exchange slaps as reported by several media platforms last weekend. In... Read More

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El Rufai says those unhappy with his appointments can commit suicide | YNaija.com

El Rufai isn’t swayed by public criticism, religious bill is here to stay

Despite the heavy criticism from the general public over the bill proposed to legislate religious activities in Kaduna state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai remains unperturbed. The governor’s resolute stance was revealed by his political adviser, Malam Uba Sani while addressing men of the press in Kaduna. Sani said certain people that were out to cause mischief... Read More

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El-Rufai’s religious bill ‘will create confusion, discord and disharmony’ in Kaduna

Most Reverend Dr Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, the Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna Archdiocese, has said the religious bill sponsored by Governor Nasir El-rufai will create confusion, discord and violence in the state. The Archbishop said the bill, which is before the State House of Assembly, is completely unnecessary. He advised El-Rufai to operate within the existing... Read More

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5 things to know about the proposed Kaduna state Religious Preaching Bill

Since it was announced that the Kaduna State government, led by Governor Nasir El-Rufai, had proposed an executive bill seeking to make illegal and regulate certain religious activities in the state, citizens across the country have condemned the bill, with many describing it as anti-religious. The bill, currently before the Kaduna state House of Assembly,... Read More

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‘El-Rufai will die if he regulates religion in Kaduna’ – Apostle Suleiman (WATCH)

The Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleiman, has threatened the life of the Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his religious bill to prohibit pastors and churches from practising without proper licensing. Governor El-Rufai had recently proposed a bill to the State House of Assembly asking for the regulation of religious preaching... Read More

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Opinion: Ambode, the benchmark for a working governor

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better, and your better best… The origin of this well-known rhyme is a matter of dispute, but the message is not – there is always room for improvement, no matter how good a thing seems or how well a person is doing. It is... Read More

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February 22, 2016

El-Rufai seeks 2-year jail term for those ‘preaching without valid licence’ [DETAILS]

Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has sent a bill seeking to regulate religious preaching, to the state House of Assembly. The bill aims to ban the usage of loudspeakers for religious purposes except when used “inside mosques or churches and the surrounding areas outside the stipulated prayer times.” El-Rufai urged the lawmakers to enact a law... Read More

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January 28, 2016

Governor El-Rufai suspends monarch over ‘1.5kg of marijuana’

Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has revealed that Danladi Ibrahim, Village Head of Goma in Gimi District of Danga Local Government Area, has been suspended. The traditional ruler was arrested by the State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on allegation of the possession of 1.5kg of... Read More

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January 18, 2016

Governor El-Rufai begins feeding of school children (PHOTOS)

In line with his promise during the campaign that led up to the governorship election of 2015 in Kaduna state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has launched the School Feeding Program in Public Primary Schools. El-Rufai kicked off the programme on Monday, January 18 at the LGEA Primary School Aliyu Makama Barnawa-Kaduna, Kaduna South Local Government Area, Kaduna State.... Read More

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October 22, 2015

Osinbajo, El-rufai, Koffi Anan, attend Energy Africa launch in London (PHOTOS)

Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Koffi Anan, Vice president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Kaduna state governor Mallam Nasir El-rufai were amongst the dignitaries at the launch of the Energy Africa Campaign. See pictures from the event which took place in London, on Wednesday.

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October 21, 2015

El-Rufai didn’t say ‘die’… only said ‘climb the Kufena Hills and jump’

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has denied making the ‘climb a mountain and die’ comments that was widely credited to him. El Rufai says he was misquoted on the things he said during the interactive segment at a Town Hall meeting with stakeholders on Saturday. This was disclosed in a statement released through his media assistant, Samuel... Read More

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October 7, 2015

Fellow Nigerians, Presidency insists there’s no rift between Osinbajo, El-Rufai

Media aide of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to the alleged discord between his principal and Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, on Tuesday stated that the allegations are a bunch of lies. “There is no truth to the story. It is outright falsehood. This is an invention;... Read More

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El Rufai says those unhappy with his appointments can commit suicide | YNaija.com

October 6, 2015

El-Rufai discovers N1.3 billion pension fraud in Kaduna state

The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has announced that it has uncovered a pension racket that costs the state N1.3 billion annually. In state government also confirmed that 2,484 ghost pensioners were identified and removed from the pension payroll. Spokesperson to the Governor, Samuel Aruwan, said on Tuesday, that the state executive council has ordered investigations to... Read More

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October 4, 2015

‘El-Rufai is a lying favour seeker’ – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has described Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liar for alleging that he spent N64 billion on Independence celebrations from 2010-2014. A statement was issued to address the allegation on behalf of Jonathan by an immediate past minister/deputy chairman, National Planning Commission, Abubakar Sulaiman. The statement said that Jonathan’s administration spent only N332.6 million... Read More

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October 2, 2015

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Could this be the reason Buhari sent 21 names to the Senate first? YNaija Another Boko Haram fuel dump uncovered in Maiduguri. Leadership Obasanjo advises us 7 issues we dare not toy with. YNaija Amaechi gives a word of advise, seeks support for PMB. Leadership Independence celebration: El-Rufai takes a swipe at GEJ for spending... Read More

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October 1, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: El Rufai ‘insults’ Osinbajo | Buhari will be distracted by Minister gig | Judge withdraws from Saraki’s trial | More stories

Two men in NSA custody for arranging Nigerian visa for Lebanese terrorist. YNaija El Rufai ‘insults’ Osinbajo – déjà vu. Vanguard ‘Petroleum Minister role will distract President Buhari’. YNaija PDP Zones 2019 Presidential Ticket to North. This Day #TheEnvelope remains sealed but these are 15 possible names on #TheList. YNaija Military: Boko Haram Poison Water... Read More

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September 29, 2015

Opinion: Unholy Alliance, the Tinubu and El-Rufai partnership

Those who have been keenly watching the ongoing travails of the Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in the net of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over the last two weeks must have noticed that a number of media outfits have been at the forefront of the campaign to sway the tide of Saraki’s... Read More

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September 24, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP ready to gain from Saraki’s misfortune | Oyegun explains why Bayelsa primary is rescheduled | Gbagi tells Saraki to resign | More stories

Falae: Farmers serve govt ultimatum, vow action against herdsmen. Premium Times How PDP reportedly plans to benefit from Saraki’s misfortune. YNaija Why we’re rescheduling Bayelsa guber primary – Oyegun. Leadership MASSOB cannot be banned in Nigeria – Ralph Uwazuruike. YNaija Resign now, ex-minister Gbagi tells Saraki. Leadership Why Governor Mimiko should be blamed for Falae’s... Read More

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September 24, 2015

To prevent Boko Haram attack, El Rufai bans public Sallah celebration

Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has banned all forms of social gathering during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. To ensure optimum security in the state during Sallah holiday, the state government has directed that recreational centres and/or amusement park should remain closed. The directive was communicated on Wednesday, by Samuel Aruwan, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity,... Read More

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September 7, 2015

5 things Senator Shehu Sani has against Gov. El-Rufai

The Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, said the relationship between him and Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, has broken down irretrievably as a result of ideological differences. Sani disclosed this in an interview with Vanguard on Monday. Here are five things he has against El-Rufai; He is practicing double standards “pursuing capitalist... Read More

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The exemplary El-Rufai allegedly ordered banks to close government accounts

Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai has directed banks handling the state government accounts to close them and remit the deposits to the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN). El-Rufai explained that the decision was being taken ahead of the commencement of the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework by September 1. This was disclosed... Read More

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Disabled person gets appointment in El-Rufai cabinet| appoints Special Assistant on persons with disability

It looks like Kaduna government and beggars in the state has met a compromise as Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El Rufai has appointed a Special Assistant on Persons with Disability. This seems to be in reaction to the threat by beggars in the state to bring down his government. In a statement signed by Special... Read More

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El Rufai sues ‘The Union’ over assets story (PHOTOS)

Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai has signed the papers for the defamation case against ‘The Union’ newspaper. Newspapers had earlier published a report that El-Rufai declared his assets worth N90 billion including 40 mansions. Reacting to it, El-Rufai directed his legal team to enforce his rights to protect his reputation.

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tinubu celebrates PMB, El-Rufai fires 20 perm secs, Aregbesola replies petitions, More stories

DSS interrogates NNPC director over oil swap deal. Punch Anti-Saraki group seeks probe by police over forgery scandal. Leadership Tinubu, Momodu celebrate Buhari online. Punch El-Rufai sacks 20 permanent secretaries, appoints new ones. Leadership Presidency says Buhari didn’t make anti-Igbo statement. Punch APC chieftain says Buhari is capable of tackling Nigeria’s problem. Leadership EFCC begins... Read More

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El Rufai retires 20 permanent secretaries

Governor of Kaduna state Nasir El Rufai has retired 20 permanent secretaries from the Kaduna state civil service and the appointment of new officials to fill some positions in his government. In a statement signed by his spokesman Samuel Aruwan on Tuesday in Kaduna, he said the reason for retiring the permanent secretaries was to... Read More

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Governor El-Rufai bans begging and hawking in Kaduna state

The Kaduna state government has announced measures to enhance security in the state after the Tuesday morning explosion in Zaria. According to Premium Times, this was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the spokesperson to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Samuel Aruwan. “All beggars and hawkers are to stay off the streets until further notice. Any... Read More

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Nasir El-Rufai declares his assets (UPDATED)

For a minute we didn’t believe the trending news that Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai allegedly declared his asset as N90 billion and 40 mansions. Governor Nasir ElRufai of Kaduna State is always a pacesetter. He has declared his assets and he is reportedly worth N90 billion. His assets declaration came as a big shock to... Read More

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This throwback photo of Nasir El-Rufai is everything

Kaduna State governor, El-Rufai looked young and dashing in this throwback picture of him and his wife.

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