Tag: Nasir el-Rufai

SERAP Tells Tinubu to Halt Life Pensions for Wike, Umahi, Others or Face Legal Action; ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Three-Year Transition Plan | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

SERAP Tells Tinubu to Halt Life Pensions for Wike, Umahi, Others or Face Legal Action ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Three-Year Transition Plan NDLEA Busts Lagos Drug Warehouse, Seizes N4.8bn Worth…

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Tinubu’s Opposition to Academic Records Probe Suspicious – Atiku’s Counsel; Cooking Gas Prices Set to Surge From Next Week, Marketers Warn – Okonjo-Iweala | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu's Opposition to Academic Records Probe Suspicious - Atiku's Counsel Cooking Gas Prices Set to Surge From Next Week, Marketers Warn Okonjo-Iweala Denounces False ‘Threat Letter’ Following Meeting with President…

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Lagos Government Confirms 103 Bodies from #EndSARS Protests, Says None From Lekki Tollgate; Oshiomole Slams N30,000 Minimum Wage as ‘Criminal’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos Government Confirms 103 Bodies from #EndSARS Protests, Says None From Lekki Tollgate Shettima to Represent Tinubu at Global Summits in Italy and Russia Oshiomole Slams N30,000 Minimum Wage as…

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Tinubu’s Presidency Shows Leadership Should Be Based on Merit, Not Entitlement – Nasir el-Rufai

Former Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has called for the promotion of citizens-centered governance in Nigeria to drive balanced and inclusive development. He made these remarks during the launch…

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President Tinubu Takes Action: Palliatives and Minimum Wage Review in Response to Fuel Subsidy Removal; Many Young Nigerians Have Lost Faith in the Country, Urgent Action Needed – Femi Gbajabiamila | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Tinubu Takes Action: Palliatives and Minimum Wage Review in Response to Fuel Subsidy Removal Many Young Nigerians Have Lost Faith in the Country, Urgent Action Needed - Femi Gbajabiamila…

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Tinubu Set to Unveil Book on Kaduna Governor Titled ‘Putting The People First: The El-Rufai Years’

Prominent figures, including the President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Chairman of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, are set to unveil a…

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Governor Nasir El-Rufai Welcomes Baby Girl at 63

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, at the age of 63, recently celebrated the birth of a baby girl named Fatima, his fourth child with Aisha. The joyous occasion was marked…

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NCC disavows leaked phone call between Obi and Oyedepo; Sanusi possible candidate for CBN governor under Tinubu presidency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NCC disavows leaked phone call between Obi and Oyedepo Ortom maintains resilience despite senatorial election loss DHQ reassures Nigeria's safety amid UN fighting vehicle sighting in Edo FPRO challenges individuals…

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INEC uploads 82% of results four days after presidential poll; Tinubu’s win confirms his national acceptance – Akpabio | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC uploads 82% of results four days after presidential poll Tinubu's win confirms his national acceptance - Akpabio I have no doubt he’ll lead Nigeria forward - El-Rufai congratulates Tinubu…

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Atiku wins Buhari’s home state, Katsina; Tinubu wins all Ogun 20 local govts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku wins Buhari’s home state, Katsina Tinubu wins all Ogun 20 local govts Ayade loses senatorial election in Cross River Labour Party beats Banky W in Lagos El-Rufai warns against…

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El-Rufai challenges Buhari, says old naira notes remain legal tender in Kaduna; Wike has officially joined APC, working for Tinubu – PDP campaign council | 5 Things That Should Matter Today 

El-Rufai challenges Buhari, says old naira notes remain legal tender in Kaduna Wike has officially joined APC, working for Tinubu – PDP campaign council Old Naira notes still remain legal…

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Old Notes Deadline: El-Rufai, Yahaya Bello present as Supreme Court adjourns case till Feb 22

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has adjourned the case on the naira swap policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) till Wednesday, February 22 for hearing of the consolidated…

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APC denies attempt to move polls, says Tinubu will win; Keep using old notes, Tinubu will change policy if elected – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

APC denies attempt to move polls, says Tinubu will win Sanwo-Olu announces 50% fare cut on all state-owned transport services We don't want your stadium, you're unstable - Atiku campaign…

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Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi; IPOB alleges plot to assassinate Atiku in South East | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira redesign will boost economy, society - Peter Obi You’re a political prostitute - Keyamo tackles Dogara I’ll develop entertainment industry - Peter Obi replies El-Rufai IPOB alleges plot to…

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Calling Peter Obi a Nollywood actor is demeaning to actors in Nollywood — AGN slams El-Rufai

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has criticized the governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, for referring to Peter Obi as a "Nollywood actor." In a recent interview, the governor dismissed…

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Obi cannot win, all he will be is a Nollywood actor – El-Rufai; Pain caused by naira redesign temporary but necessary – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi cannot win, all he will be is a Nollywood actor - El-Rufai Pain caused by naira redesign temporary but necessary - FG Don't use MC Oluomo to distribute Lagos…

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Some elements in Aso Villa want APC to lose the elections – El-Rufai

The governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, asserts that there are saboteurs in President Muhammadu Buhari's government who are seeking to undermine the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the polls. He…

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Lagos CP says most okada riders are criminals and have been seen with pistols; Buhari signs national health insurance bill into law | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lekki Phase 1 residents seek permanent Okada banEl-Rufai seeks to wipe out communities on the Kaduna-Abuja highway'Most okada riders are criminals'Buhari signs national health insurance bill into law'Nigeria to earn…

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El-Rufai said terrorists’ locations are not hidden knowledge and now threatens to hire mercenaries | What do we not know?

After visiting the President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to update him on the happenings since the Monday night train attack, the Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, vowed to…

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Nigerians on Twitter are rallying for the rescue of abducted students of #GreenfieldUniversity

Nigeria's security challenges have been mounting over the past month, and with more reports on kidnaps, banditry, and Islamic militancy comes a weariness and anxiety amongst Nigerians. Despite these draining…

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Ramadan: Sultan confirms sighting moon, El-Rufai to lay off public servants in Kaduna | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Ramadan: Sultan confirms sighting moon The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed…

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Nigerians berate Pastor Tunde Bakare over criticism on Buhari-led administration, El-Rufai: Bandits don’t deserve to live | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: El-Rufai: Bandits don't deserve to live Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has stated that…

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Bello: ‘Repentant Bandits are collecting money for weapons’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Bello: 'Repentant Bandits are collecting money for weapons' Niger Governor, Abubakar Bello, has…

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Bauchi Gov: Nigerians don’t need permission to live in Ondo forests, El-Rufai makes demands for State Police | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Bauchi Gov: Nigerians don’t need permission to live in Ondo forests Bala Mohammed,…

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1984 may not be the past yet and the Buhari administration reminds us

“Contrary to Buharists and the government itself, Nigeria has not experienced any significant changes in the national economy. Inflation rates have spiked, poverty is now the new normal, unemployment has…

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UK to replace expired visa of Nigerians for free, FG approves N13bn for take-off of community policing | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The British High Commission in Nigeria has declared that it will replace the 30-day visa of individuals that were supposed to travel to the United Kingdom before the lockdown, caused…

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Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, El-Rufai, Ugwuanyi top Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking for June

Over the last 4 months, the governors of Nigeria's 36 states have had their tenures as leaders assessed by one primary metric; how well they have been able to prepare…

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#YNaijaPolitics100: The YNaija 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics – Nyesom Wike, Okonjo-Iweala, Sowore, Saraki, Falana makes 2020 list

Every year, YNaija shows commitment to focused debates on national and sub-national politics and its role in progressive development. In this light, we dig deep – through the surface and…

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YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking: Matawalle, Ayade, Uzodinma, Obaseki emerge top performers for May

It has been an eventful year for Governors of the 36 states in the federation and for a good number of them, May marked either their first year anniversary as…

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YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April

States across Nigeria continued for the second month running, intense battles against the coronavirus pandemic within their domain. We saw many of the governors introduce different measures to fight the…

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