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Security Agents Attempt to Arrest El-Rufai at Airport
Security agents on Thursday reportedly attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the airport upon his return from Cairo, Egypt.
The development was disclosed by his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, in a post shared on his š account.
According to Adekeye, security operatives moved to arrest El-Rufai shortly after his arrival. However, the former governor resisted the move and insisted on receiving a formal invitation before honouring any request.
Adekeye further alleged that during the encounter, the security agents seized El-Rufaiās passport from one of his aides.
His statement read, āSecurity agents today attempted to arrest Malam Nasir El-Rufai as he arrived on a flight from Cairo. Malam El-Rufai declined to follow them without a formal invitation. They, however, snatched his passport from an aide.ā
Ekwutosblog recalls that El-Rufai had earlier raised concerns that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government might be planning his arrest amid growing political tension in the country.
The former APC chieftain, who is now a key figure in the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), had also claimed that some politicians were being pressured to defect to the ruling party or remain within its fold.
He made the allegations during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he stated that although he had not been arrested, some of his close associates had already been detained.
In recent weeks, El-Rufai has intensified his criticism of President Bola Tinubuās administration and the APC, raising speculation about political motivations behind the alleged attempt to arrest him.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies were yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed in Jikwoyi, Abuja last Friday, April 4 and announced that the land would be seized for public use.
LIB had reported that the building crumbled while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response from relevant authorities.
Visiting the site today April 7, Wike said the building was constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that all the stop-work notices sent to the builders were ignored by the developer.
Wike confirmed that while there were no fatalities, several people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. He warned that the outcome could have been far worse.
Announcing the governmentās plans for the land, Wike said the FCT Administration will take over the land for public use, noting that those responsible for the illegal construction will face prosecution in accordance with the law.
He added that the local community would be consulted to determine a suitable public-purpose project for the reclaimed site.
Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega, has passed away.
Her family confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, announcing that her Janaiza prayer would be held after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque Abuja.
Former chairman of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, Hon Moses Shirsha, has d!ed four days after the d3ath of his wife, Mercy Mngu.
It was gathered that his wife suddenly passed away on March 25, 2026.
On March 29, Moses slumped and d!ed in the village when he travelled for burial arrangements of his wife.
The couple will both be laid to rest on the same day, Friday 10th April 2026 in Mbaasuku, Mbator Gaav, Konshisha LG.
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