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A’Court dismisses El-Rufai’s bail appeal

The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has dismissed a bail appeal by former governor Nasir El-Rufai, affirming a High Court ruling denying him bail. Read More: https://punchng.com/acourt-dismisses-el-rufais-bail-appeal/

A’Court dismisses El-Rufai’s bail appeal

Kaduna State High Court denied former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's second bail application on June 10, 2026, and the Court of Appeal in Kaduna dismissed his appeal against this decision on Thursday. The appellate panel believed El-Rufai did not provide new facts or circumstances to warrant reconsideration of the lower court's ruling. The former governor is accused of financial offenses by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

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