Former Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested Over Certificate Forgery Scandal

Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested at Abuja Airport by the DSS and ICPC in connection with a certificate forgery scandal. The ICPC confirmed his detention following the arrest.

1 Jul, 14:41 — 2 Jul, 00:00

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Why this matters

Certificate forgery among public officials is a recurring issue in Nigeria, undermining public trust and governance. The arrest of a former minister highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability within the political class.

Key entitiesUche Nnaji Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)

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Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested.
The arrest occurred at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The arrest took place on a Wednesday.
The arrest is linked to a certificate forgery scandal.

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Uche Nnaji was arrested shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight.

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Authoritative sources at the airport confirmed the arrest to PREMIUM TIMES.

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Mr Nnaji would be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for investigation.

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Information that Mr. Nnaji would be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for investigation.

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Premium Timescentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualfocus on official sources and anti-corruption body

vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedstraightforward reporting of arrest details

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The coverage from both outlets is largely factual and reports on the arrest without significant political framing, indicating a center-leaning approach.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual17h ago

How we arrested ex-Minister Uche Nnaji – ICPC

The agency says the former minister is in its custody in Abuja. The post How we arrested ex-Minister Uche Nnaji – ICPC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Chinagorom Ugwu

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punch-ngMostly Factual14h ago

Certificate probe: ICPC detains ex-minister Nnaji after airport arrest

Former Minister Geoffrey Nnaji has been detained by the ICPC after his arrest at Abuja airport over allegations of certificate forgery and a false NYSC cer Read More: https://punchng.com/certificate-probe-icpc-detains-ex-minister-nnaji-after-airport-arrest/

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vanguard-ngMixed23h ago

How DSS arrested ex-minister Nnaji

By Soni Daniel, Abuja Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arrested former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, as he was preparing to board a private jet to Abuja. Security sources said Nnaji, who resigned in October last year under controversial circumstances, was […] The post How DSS arrested ex-minister Nnaji appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

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First report: vanguard-ng · 1 Jul, 14:41|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h

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vanguard-ng1 Jul, 14:41First to report

How DSS arrested ex-minister Nnaji

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Premium Times1 Jul, 20:39

How we arrested ex-Minister Uche Nnaji – ICPC

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punch-ng2 Jul, 00:00Latest update

Certificate probe: ICPC detains ex-minister Nnaji after airport arrest

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Initial Report of Arrest2026-07-01T10:12:47.000Z

News breaks about the arrest of former Minister Uche Nnaji at Abuja Airport.

Details Emerge2026-07-01T11:24:37.000Z

Further details emerge, including the flight origin and the intended handover to an anti-corruption agency.

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Former Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested Over Certificate Forgery Scandal

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How we arrested ex-Minister Uche Nnaji – ICPC

Certificate probe: ICPC detains ex-minister Nnaji after airport arrest

How DSS arrested ex-minister Nnaji

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How DSS arrested ex-minister Nnaji

How we arrested ex-Minister Uche Nnaji – ICPC

Certificate probe: ICPC detains ex-minister Nnaji after airport arrest

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