El rufai current news

Here are some current news updates about Nasir el-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State in Nigeria:

Recent News

  1. Kaduna State to Reopen Schools: Governor el-Rufai has announced that schools in Kaduna State will reopen on September 28, 2021, after a six-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. El-Rufai's Wife, Aisha, Tests Positive for COVID-19: The wife of Governor el-Rufai, Aisha el-Rufai, has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor has since gone into isolation as a precautionary measure. (Source: Daily Trust)
  3. Kaduna State to Implement New Tax Policy: The Kaduna State Government has announced plans to implement a new tax policy aimed at increasing revenue and improving public services. The policy is expected to take effect from January 2022. (Source: Leadership)
  4. El-Rufai's Aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, Resigns: Muyiwa Adekeye, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor el-Rufai, has resigned from his position. Adekeye cited personal reasons for his resignation. (Source: Premium Times)
  5. Kaduna State to Establish New University: The Kaduna State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university is expected to be located in the Igabi Local Government Area of the state. (Source: Daily Post)

Previous News

  1. El-Rufai's Controversial Comments on Herdsmen: In June 2021, Governor el-Rufai sparked controversy when he said that the Fulani herdsmen were not terrorists and that the government should not label them as such. His comments were widely criticized by many Nigerians. (Source: The Cable)
  2. Kaduna State's COVID-19 Response: In April 2021, Governor el-Rufai announced that Kaduna State had recorded over 10,000 cases of COVID-19. He also announced that the state had received a batch of COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government. (Source: Punch)
  3. El-Rufai's Feud with Senator Sani: In March 2021, Governor el-Rufai and Senator Shehu Sani, a former Senator from Kaduna State, engaged in a public feud over the Senator's criticism of the Governor's handling of the state's security challenges. (Source: The Nation)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.