Nigeria, Feb. 12 -- PREMIUM TIMES can confirm the imminent return to Nigeria of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, contrary to speculations that he is in self-exile.

Mr El-Rufai, who is expected to arrive in Abuja within the next 48 hours, has also notified the EFCC that he will appear at their office by 10 a.m. on Monday, 16 February, sources close to him told this newspaper.

The former Kaduna governor confirmed his imminent return in a brief interview with PREMIUM TIMES.

Mr El-Rufai travelled abroad on 30 November 2025 after attending social events in Lagos the previous day. During his absence, the EFCC delivered a letter of invitation to his residence in December 2025, fuelling speculation that he could be arrested upon h...