EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).
El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.
The Queen has visited Manchester to meet staff,victims and families of those involved in this week's attack in the city.At Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Her Majesty met nursing staff,paediatric doctors and surgeons and thanked them for their work over the last few days.During the visit The Queen spoke to a number of the victims and their families,including Millie Robson,aged 15,from Country Durham,Evie Mills,aged 14,from Harrogate,and 12 year old Amy Barlow,from Rawtenstall.Earlier this week The Queen sent this message following the attack on Monday evening.The message reads ''The whole nation has been shocked by the death and injury in Manchester last night of so many people,adults and children,who had just been enjoying a concert.I know I speak for everyone in expressing my deepest sympathy to all who have been affected by this dreadful event and especially to the families and friends of those who have died or were injured.I want to thank all the members of the emergency service,who have responded with such professionalism and care.And I would like to express my admiration for the way the people of Manchester have responded,with humanity and compassion,to this act of barbarity.ELIZABETH R''.More photos below.


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