EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 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.

UN DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL AMINA MOHAMMED TO BEGIN TWO DAY VISIT TO NIGERIA. (PHOTO).


 UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed to Begin Two-Day Visit to Nigeria


The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, is scheduled to embark on a two-day official visit to Nigeria starting Thursday. During her visit, she will engage in high-level discussions with President Bola Tinubu, focusing on collaborative efforts between Nigeria and the UN on sustainable development, climate action, and regional security.


Amina Mohammed will also meet with senior government officials to explore strategies for advancing the country’s socio-economic goals, addressing challenges such as poverty reduction, education, and gender equality. Additionally, she is set to hold talks with the leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to strengthen regional cooperation on issues including peacebuilding, governance, and economic integration.


Her visit underscores the UN's commitment to supporting Nigeria and the broader West African region in achieving sustainable development and tackling pressing challenges.

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