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Kogi Poly In Turmoil: Deputy Registrar Flees As Certificate Forgery Ring Exposed.
A major certificate forgery scandal has rocked Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, following the suspension of five staff members, including a Deputy Registrar, Dominic Egwuda, over alleged involvement in a widespread document falsification network.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the institution’s Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, made the disclosure during a press briefing on Thursday, revealing that Egwuda had absconded and failed to honour several investigative invitations from the management.
He explained that the scheme was uncovered after the school discovered multiple forged certificates and result slips bearing fake names and programmes, which were allegedly circulated within and outside the institution.
“Further investigation led to the suspension of five staff members, including a Deputy Registrar, Mr. Dominic Egwuda. He has refused to appear before our investigative panel and is currently on the run,” the Rector stated.
Professor Usman noted that the internal probe revealed that the syndicate comprised students, non-students, and certain dishonest employees who collaborated to falsify academic documents. He confirmed that four suspects had already been arrested in connection with the forgery.
The scandal came to light when one Dansuma Mercy Sunday visited the school to collect her statement of results, prompting a routine verification by the Admission and ICT Units. The verification exposed several fake documents and led to the arrest of four suspects — Abubakar Musa, Adejo Faith, Ademu Rilwanu, and a former student, Henry Tope, believed to be the mastermind of the syndicate.
Investigations revealed that the group forged both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) results, using the fake credentials to secure admissions or request original certificates.
The Rector disclosed that Egwuda and his accomplices allegedly facilitated the production of forged certificates for non-students. He cited the case of one Amina Mustapha, who appeared alongside Egwuda to collect ND and HND certificates in Computer Science, only for investigations to reveal that she had never attended the institution and her matriculation number was fictitious.
A staff member in the Exams and Records Unit was also discovered with 30 forged statements of results, counterfeit stamps, stamp pads, and admission letters found in his residence.
The prime suspect, Tope, confessed that he was contacted by one of the arrested individuals to help “process” a forged statement of result for N70,000.
Chief Security Officer of the Polytechnic, Emmanuel Attai, confirmed that the suspects were arrested after one of them was intercepted at the institution’s gate with a fake statement of result, leading to the capture of others involved.
Professor Usman reaffirmed the institution’s zero-tolerance policy on academic fraud, warning that everyone found culpable — staff, students, or external collaborators — would face severe legal and disciplinary consequences.
He also confirmed that the Polytechnic management is working closely with security agencies to apprehend the fleeing Deputy Registrar and other members of the forgery network. Meanwhile, an internal audit of the Exams and Records Unit has been launched to strengthen the integrity of the school’s record-keeping system.
Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has alleged that supporters of Peter Obi, popularly known as Obidients, once planned to harm him during his detention.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made the claim during a live session on Instagram, where he recounted events he said occurred while he was held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti in Lagos.
According to him, he had kept the incident private for a long time due to the identity of the individual he believed was linked to the alleged plot.
He explained that the person involved is widely admired by many young Nigerians, which influenced his decision not to speak publicly about the matter earlier.
Seun Kuti also revealed that activist Omoyele Sowore had previously encouraged him to share the story, but he chose to remain silent, preferring to handle issues in his own way.
He stressed that he has no intention of attacking anyone over their political affiliations, noting that support for figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, or Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a personal choice that he respects.
However, he hinted that he may address the matter directly with the individual involved at a later time, adding that he would do so when circumstances in the country improve.
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has disclosed that the party is experiencing a significant rise in new member registrations following recent actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, April 20, 2026, Abdullahi attributed the growing interest to developments involving prominent political figures such as David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, which he said have drawn increased public attention to the political landscape.
He explained that many Nigerians are becoming more engaged in political activities as they closely observe unfolding events and seek to participate more actively in the democratic process.
According to him, the situation has heightened awareness among citizens, leading to increased political participation and a steady influx of new members into the party.
Abdullahi stated that the surge in registrations became noticeable after INEC’s decision affecting David Mark, noting that many Nigerians now have a clearer understanding of ongoing political developments.
The development comes amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the ADC, with factions led by Nafiu Bala and David Mark both laying claim to the party’s structure.
The dispute, which dates back to July 2025 following the emergence of an opposition coalition, has resulted in prolonged legal battles.
Citing a March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, INEC announced that it would not recognise either faction, a position conveyed in a statement by its National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna.
The electoral body added that it would refrain from engaging with both groups, including participation in their meetings, congresses, or conventions, pending the outcome of a case before a Federal High Court.
A group of Nigerians has staged a protest at the United Kingdom Parliament, calling for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The demonstrators reportedly gathered outside the parliamentary complex, expressing dissatisfaction with the leadership of the electoral body in Nigeria and demanding immediate action.
They insisted that the INEC chairman should be removed, alleging concerns over credibility and trust in the electoral process as the country prepares for the next election cycle.
The protest drew attention from passersby and security personnel, as the group maintained their position that electoral reforms and leadership changes were necessary to restore public confidence.
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