ALLEGED GRAFT: ICPC CONFIRMS NASIR EL-RUFAI’S ARREST AFTER HIS RELEASE FROM EFCC CUSTODY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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Alleged Graft: ICPC Confirms Nasir El-rufai’s Arrest After His Release From EFCC Custody PRESS RELEASE  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) writes to state  that Malam Nasiru El-Rufai the former Governor of Kaduna state is in our custody as at close of work, Wednesday the 18th day of February, 2026.   Malam Nasiru El-Rufai is in the  custody of the Commission in connection with investigations.  J. Okor Odey  Head Media and Public Communications /Spokesperson  ICPC
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DUTCH-NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEUR SLAMS KEMI BADENOCH: "YOU CAN CRITICISE WITHOUT RENOUNCING NIGERIA".(PHOTO).

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 Dutch-Nigerian Entrepreneur Slams Kemi Badenoch: "You Can Criticise Without Renouncing Nigeria"


In a fiery response to recent comments made by UK politician Kemi Badenoch, Dutch-Nigerian entrepreneur Adeola Adeyemi has sparked a heated debate about identity, loyalty, and the right to critique one’s homeland. Badenoch, a British Conservative MP of Nigerian descent, faced criticism after remarks that appeared to distance herself from her Nigerian heritage while addressing issues of governance and culture in Nigeria.


Adeyemi, a prominent tech entrepreneur and founder of a leading African diaspora investment platform, took to social media to call out Badenoch’s stance. “You can criticise Nigeria’s challenges—corruption, infrastructure, or governance—without renouncing your roots,” Adeyemi stated in a viral post on X. “Our identity is not a switch to flip off when it suits you. Nigeria’s flaws don’t erase its strengths or our shared history.”


The controversy erupted after Badenoch, in a recent interview, emphasized her British identity and critiqued aspects of Nigerian governance, prompting some to accuse her of disparaging her heritage. Adeyemi’s remarks resonated widely, amassing thousands of likes and retweets, with many praising her for defending the right to hold dual identities while advocating for constructive criticism.


“Nigeria, like any nation, isn’t perfect,” Adeyemi elaborated in a follow-up statement to The Lagos Times. “But to critique it while dismissing your connection to it feels like a betrayal. We can demand better from our leaders and still celebrate our culture, our resilience, and our potential.”


The debate has reignited discussions about the role of the Nigerian diaspora in shaping the country’s future. Supporters of Adeyemi argue that her call for accountability without disconnection reflects the nuanced experiences of millions in the diaspora. Critics, however, claim Badenoch’s perspective highlights the complexities of navigating multiple identities in global politics.

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