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Over 22 000 Civil Servants Undergoing Fake Certificate Probe

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

 

The Federal Government has terminated the employment of civil servants who secured their positions using fake certificates obtained from unaccredited private universities in Benin Republic and Togo.

This action comes after an investigation uncovered 22,500 fraudulent certificates issued by these institutions between 2017 and 2024.

Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, confirmed the development on Wednesday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to eradicating fraud in the civil service.

The investigation was triggered by a report from a Nigerian journalist who exposed how university degrees could be acquired in just two months from certain institutions in Benin Republic and used to gain entry into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.

In response, the Federal Government established an Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling.

Findings revealed that only eight universities in Benin Republic and Togo are accredited to award degrees to Nigerians.

However, many civil servants had falsified their academic credentials, using certificates from unaccredited institutions.

Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, decried the practice, stating: “Nigerians obtaining degrees from such institutions tarnish the country’s reputation. Many of these certificates were procured without the individuals ever leaving Nigeria, facilitated by corrupt officials both domestically and abroad.”

The government has vowed to thoroughly identify and remove such individuals from the workforce.

Mamman also called on private-sector organizations to take similar steps to uphold integrity in employment practices.

The NYSC has also begun enforcing stricter measures against fake certificates.

Its Director of Information, Caroline Embu, confirmed that five staff members had been dismissed for their involvement in the scandal.

The crackdown underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to restore credibility in the civil service and address the proliferation of fraudulent academic qualifications.

 

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Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

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Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

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By Adenike Lawal 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

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UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.

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