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Ministerial nominee: KSU clears Ocheni over Professorial appointment

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The authorities of Kogi State University (KSU) Anyangba, has declared that the professorial appointment of Kogi ministerial nominee Stephen Ikani Ocheni, followed due process, calling on the general public to disregard an online publication making round which they described as “faceless” with the aim to tarnish the reputation of the school.

According to the University, the procedure used in appointing Prof. Ocheni was the same as that used in appointing other Professors in the University.

A statement signed by the registrar/Secretary of council Dr. Yunusa Abubakar, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, said that between 19th and 21st May, 2014, the KSU Appointments and Promotions Committee considered recommended the appointment of the then Dr. Ocheni as a Professor.

The statement read in part: “K.S.U has always recruited from time to time to meet its accreditation requirements. In its bid to meet one of such requirements, the Vice Chancellor received an application from the then Dr. S.I. Ocheni for appointment as a Professor. In line with the due process procedure, the application was minuted to the Dean of Management Sciences in the Faculty of Management Sciences for comments. The Dean positively recommended the application.

“The Vice Chancellor constituted a prima facie Panel comprising the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin), Professor Z. Apata as Chairman, three other Professors, representative of the Registrar and Establishments Officer, (SS) who served as Secretary. The Panel interviewed Dr. Ocheni to the position of Professor and Dr. H Iwarere as Reader. The interview was conducted on 26th September, 2013. Dr. Ocheni scored a total of 72.5 and was found appointable as a Professor subject to positive External Assessment of his scholarly publications.

“In the interim he was appointed as a Senior Lecturer on CONUAS 5/13. He accepted the offer and assumed duties on 15th October, 2013. His publications were sent to three External Assessors (out of the six submitted by the Faculty) in three different Universities all of whom are Chartered Accountants. All the Assessors returned positive verdicts on Professor S.I. Ocheni.

“The Governing Council during its 37th regular meeting held on 22nd May, 2014 considered and approved the appointment of the then Dr. S.I. Ocheni as a Professor.

“Kogi State University in its existence of close to two decades has been blessed by leaders of repute, excellence and integrity who always acted according to the rule of Law. As an institution that is grounded in due process, when the University Management received a petition from ASUU alleging that Professor Ocheni does not possess a PhD degree the then Vice Chancellor, Professor Hassan Isah, immediately directed the verification of the Certificate. The Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) confirmed in her letter dated 12th February, 2015 that he obtained PhD in Public Administration (with specialization in Financial Management) from their Institution in March 2004.

“On insinuation that he was given a tenured appointment when he was already above fifty years of age, we wish to affirm that by a letter dated 26th November, 2013 his services was transferred from the Federal Civil Service Commission to Kogi State University, which was accepted.”

The KSU authority, however, stated that It’s providing explanation so that public can be properly guided.

“We also wish to assure our Alumni, Students and their parents that their confidence should remain unshaken as we would never do anything that will lower our standard. To us in Kogi State University, Anyigba, due process has always been the hallmark of our administration in all circumstances.”

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London Property Dispute Exposes Alleged Corruption, Forgery by Nigerian Politician and Lawyer

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By Hassan Taiye

A recent judgment by the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has shed light on a complex web of alleged corruption and forgery involving a Nigerian politician and a senior lawyer. The case revolves around a disputed property in North London, valued at 79 Randall Avenue.

The property was purchased in 1993 under the name “Tali Shani,” which is allegedly an alias for late General Jeremiah Useni, a powerful member of the Abacha regime. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, claimed the property was gifted to him by “Mr. Tali Shani” in 2021 as payment for legal services. However, the tribunal dismissed this claim, describing it as “fabricated” and “fraudulent.”

The tribunal’s ruling highlights the alleged involvement of Ozekhome and his associates in fabricating documents, including a Nigerian passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The NIN was reportedly created remotely from Monaco using a non-compliant photograph and bypassing biometric requirements ¹.

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Ozekhome and others over alleged fraud, forgery, and unlawful attempt to acquire the London property. The ICPC has launched an investigation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has also taken notice of the case ²

Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN Senior lawyer accused of forgery and attempting to acquire the property through fraudulent means.
General Jeremiah Useni Late Nigerian General allegedly behind the purchase of the property under the alias “Tali Shani.”
Osilama Ozekhome*: Ozekhome’s son, implicated in the alleged forgery and fraud.

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L-r Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola; Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin; Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Senator Sharafadeen Ali; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Whip Tahir Monguno and Senate Committee Chairman on Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, after resumption of plenary yesterday. Photo: Senate President’s Office

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BREAKING: Tinubu’s Minister, Uche Nnaji, Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

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By: Fabian Apechihin

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.

Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.

According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.

In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.

His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.

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