**Trial of Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Hit By New Delay** Nigeria's justice system has once again been marred by a new twist in the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Unfortunately, El-Rufai's arraignment was put on hold till April 23, after the Department of State Services (DSS) failed to bring him to court as scheduled. This development has sparked fresh concerns about the ability of our judiciary to deliver justice in a timely manner. Recall that El-Rufai is facing serious allegations of unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The case is indeed a sensitive one, bordering on national security. As the story goes, El-Rufai was initially detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which is also investigating money laundering allegations against him. He was later transferred to the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC's custody was meant to facilitate his trial on a three-count charge of alleged threat to national security. However, on Wednesday, when the case came up for hearing, the ICPC informed the court that it still had El-Rufai in its custody. This news left the court with no option but to adjourn the case till April 23. The implications of this delay are far-reaching. As a former governor of Kaduna State and a Minister under former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration, El-Rufai's case has attracted significant attention. The delay will only fuel speculation and conspiracy theories, further eroding public trust in our justice system. As we await the next hearing date, one thing is clear: the Nigerian people deserve better from their judiciary. The justice system must be allowed to function efficiently and effectively, without unnecessary delays that undermine public confidence. Only then can we say that justice is being served in Nigeria.