Authoritative sources at the airport confirmed the arrest to PREMIUM TIMES, saying Mr Nnaji would be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation.

The agency says the former minister is in its custody in Abuja.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has revealed the reason behind the arrest of the immediate past Minister of

Authoritative sources at the airport confirmed the arrest to PREMIUM TIMES, saying Mr Nnaji would be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for interrogation.

Uche Nnaji, the former Minister of Science and Technology, was arrested at Abuja Airport over alleged certificate forgery, now facing ICPC interrogation.

A source at the ICPC told PREMIUM TIMES that the commission secured a remand warrant from a court to detain Mr Nnaji for up to 14 days at first instance.

Former minister Uche Nnaji was arrested at Abuja Airport. Details of his detention raise questions about ties to President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Former Science Minister Uche Nnaji arrested at Abuja airport for allegedly forging UNN degree and fake NYSC discharge certificate amid ICPC investigation.