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.

NASARAWA ASSEMBLY CONFIRMS 16 COMMISSIONER NOMINEES. (PHOTO).


 Nasarawa Assembly Confirms 16 Commissioner Nominees


The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of 16 commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Abdullahi Sule for inclusion in the State Executive Council.


The confirmation followed a two-day screening exercise on February 17 and 18 at the Assembly complex in Lafia.


Announcing the decision on Tuesday, Speaker Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau congratulated the nominees and urged them to focus on development-driven policies once sworn in. He also emphasized the need for integrity in their roles.


“We have confirmed the nominations of Hon. Umar Tanko Tunga (Awe LGA), Dr. John D.W. Mamman (Kokona LGA), Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi (Doma LGA), Mr. Gabriel Agbashi (Doma LGA), Barr. Isaac Danladi Amadu (Karu LGA), Princess Margaret Itaki Elayo (Keana LGA), and Dr. Ibrahim Tanko (Keffi LGA),” he stated.


He further listed Hon. Mohammed Aga Muluku (Nasarawa Eggon LGA), Hon. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata (Lafia LGA), CP Usman Baba (Rtd) (Lafia LGA), Hon. Mohammed Sani Ottos (Nasarawa LGA), Barr. David Moyi (Obi LGA), Dr. Gaza Gwamna (Toto LGA), Barr. Jugbo Hauwa Samuel (Wamba LGA), Hon. Mu’azu Adamu Gosho (Wamba LGA), and Hon. Yakubu Kwanta (Akwanga LGA) as those confirmed.


Speaker Jatau urged the commissioners to align with Governor Sule’s vision for rapid development and directed the Clerk of the House to formally communicate the resolution to the governor.


Earlier, House Majority Leader Suleiman Yakubu Azara (APC–Awe North) moved the motion for confirmation, seconded by Minority Leader Luka Iliya Zhekaba (PDP–Obi 2).


Lawmakers from the nominees’ respective constituencies supported their appointments, commending their leadership qualities and contributions to the state’s progress. The House unanimously approved their confirmation.

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