Premium Times Exposes Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji's Certificate Scandal

Premium Times uncovered an alleged academic certificate fraud involving former Minister of Innovation and Science Technology, Uche Nnaji. The investigation was triggered by a whistleblower's alert about inconsistencies in Nnaji's academic records.

Premium Times' Chief Operating Officer, Musikilu Mojeed, detailed the rigorous verification process that led to the revelation of the certificate scandal. The news outlet contacted the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as part of the investigation to verify the claims.

Mojeed emphasized the importance of holding those in power accountable and exposing wrongdoing, highlighting the role of journalism in uncovering such scandals and maintaining transparency.