Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • Uche Nnaji is the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.[2][3]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

Court Decision This Morning

On 21 September 2026, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche Nnaji permission to travel abroad for medical treatment.[1][2][3]

Passport Release and Adjournment

The judge ordered the release of Nnaji’s international passport and adjourned his case until 26 October to allow for continuation of the trial.[1]

Underlying Allegations

The case against the former minister revolves around allegations of certificate forgery and academic qualification falsification that have been raised since the matter was called.[1][2]

Legal Representation

Counsel Aji Kamale moved a motion requesting the court to release Uche Nnaji’s passport, emphasising the need for the former minister to seek treatment abroad.[3]

Version and update history
  1. Version 2 · Developing story updated with new source evidence
  2. Version 1 · Initial source-grounded generation