• The Arrest: Nnaji was apprehended on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja upon his arrival from Enugu. The operation was executed by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) following a court-ordered bench warrant, and he was subsequently handed over to the ICPC.
• The Allegations: The anti-graft agency is investigating Nnaji for the alleged forgery of his university degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate.
• Why the Warrant Was Issued: According to the ICPC, Nnaji had repeatedly failed to honor formal invitations sent to his addresses and email in May 2026 to appear for investigative interviews. This prompted the Federal High Court in Abuja to issue an arrest warrant on June 11, 2026.
• Background: Nnaji resigned from his ministerial position in October 2025 following media investigations into his academic credentials. While an internal Ministry of Education panel reportedly concluded that the certificates were forged, Nnaji has consistently maintained his innocence, claiming his resignation was not an admission of guilt but a step to protect the integrity of the office against a “politically motivated” campaign.

He remains in custody at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja as investigations continue.