Forgery trial: Court grants ex-minister Nnaji passport for medical trip

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted ex-minister Uche Nnaji permission to travel abroad for medical treatment by releasing his international passport. Nnaji is currently on trial for six counts of alleged certificate forgery, false information, and corruption, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

The charges stem from Nnaji's alleged misuse of funds and false documentation during his tenure as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. Despite the ongoing trial, the judge acknowledged Nnaji's request for bail, setting the amount at N20 million with a Federal Government civil servant as surety.

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