Latest
ICPC arrests El-Rufai’s doctor over alleged misrepresentation
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Professor Bello Abubakar, the personal physician to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations of misleading the anti-graft agency regarding a medical visit.
Sources familiar with the matter said Abubakar was taken into custody after the commission alleged that he falsely represented that El-Rufai was receiving medical attention at the National Hospital in Abuja.
According to the ICPC, the medical visit, which had been approved under specific conditions, was allegedly used for activities outside the scope permitted by both the court and the commission.
READ ALSO: El-Rufai files for no-case submission as prosecution closes evidence
The anti-corruption agency is investigating claims that the arrangement was misrepresented to obtain approval for the visit, prompting the arrest of the former governor’s physician.
The ICPC has yet to disclose further details of the investigation or indicate whether additional charges or arrests may follow.
Neither Professor Abubakar nor representatives of El-Rufai had publicly responded to the allegations at the time of filing this report.
-
Latest1 week agoLagos NURTW organising secretary Toba Ajiboye dies after gunmen attack
-
Business5 days agoCBN targets $12bn annual Diaspora inflows to boost FX liquidity
-
Business5 days agoSEC launches nationwide campaign to help investors recover unclaimed dividends
-
Business4 days agoNigerian AI researcher champions ethical artificial intelligence at COPA AI 2026 summit in Wales
-
Latest1 week agoOyo APC berates Makinde over call for UN probe into Oriire school rescue
-
Business5 days agoCBN launches real-time FX tracker for BDCs, tightens oversight of FX market
-
Business5 days agoFood prices now biggest threat to inflation, beyond CBN’s reach – Analysts
-
Latest6 days agoKwankwaso calls for renewed North–South-East Political alliance ahead of 2027