The statement said the approval was conveyed to it in a circular dated June 19, 2026.
Mr Odey said, “The arrest was effected on Wednesday, 1st July 2026 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, upon Mr. Nnaji’s arrival.”
The ceaseless flow of public funds to a politician who no longer holds public office underscores yet again the economic toll of Nigeria’s unwieldy IPPIS infrastructure.
INEC will conduct by-elections in six states and off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun.
Ope Muritala, who appeared for Mr Nnaji, applied for an adjournment to allow parties to explore the peaceful resolution of the case.
The National Youth Service Corps has appointed Tanimu Yunusa as the new state coordinator for Abia.
Commercial drivers in Enugu State have increased their fares by 10 per cent following the rise in fuel prices across Nigeria.
Mr Onwujekwe said urban slums were often neglected and perceived as needing less intervention than rural areas
The vice chancellor did not explain in his letter how he obtained Uche’s academic file/records, as such documents are not directly under his custody.
Mr Nnaji had filed the suit following allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him.
