DEVELOPINGPolitics · Kaduna State
Kaduna State: El‑Rufai kisses wife before wiretapping hearing
Updated 16:08 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 15:04 WAT · 3 outlets reporting
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Developing: Former Kaduna governor Nasir El‑Rufai embraced his spouse just before entering the Federal High Court in Abuja for his wiretapping trial. The gesture attracted attention from lawyers and on‑lookers inside the courtroom.
What we know
- Nasir El‑Rufai, ex‑governor of Kaduna State, appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja
- He hugged and kissed his wife moments before the hearing began
- The court session concerns accusations that El‑Rufai authorised illegal wiretapping
Why it matters: The incident highlights the high‑profile nature of the wiretapping case and how personal actions of senior politicians are scrutinised by the public.
Sources
- El-Rufai kisses wife in court as wiretapping trial continues [VIDEO] – Daily Post,
- VIDEO: El-Rufai K!sses Wife as Court Orders Him to Defend Wiretapping Charge – Nigerian Eye,
- El-Rufai Kisses Wife In Court (Video) – Naija News,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Naija News
- – Developing story published – 2 outlets
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