Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Faces Court Over Certificate Forgery

Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Science and Technology, appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial related to allegations of certificate forgery. The charges were filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and involve claims that Nnaji made false declarations in documents submitted to public authorities.

His arrest occurred on July 1, 2026, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where he was apprehended by operatives of the State Security Service. The case is expected to proceed with a formal arraignment, as the charges pertain to serious allegations of corruption and misconduct.