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Human Rights Group, HURIWA Defends Former Minister Uche Nnaji Over Salary Payments, Faults Fraud Allegation

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  The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed allegations that former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji , deliberately continued to receive government salaries after leaving office, insisting that available documents show he reported the payments and initiated a refund. In a statement issued on Tuesday, HURIWA's National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko , described the allegation as "nonsense borne out of ignorance," arguing that documentary evidence indicates Nnaji promptly alerted the Federal Government after discovering that salary payments had continued following his resignation. According to the group, Nnaji, who resigned from office on October 7, 2025 , wrote to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) requesting a computation of the amount mistakenly paid and details of the appropriate government account to facilitate a refund. HURIWA quoted the former minister as stating in hi...

ENVISIONING ENUGU BEYOND MEDIA PROPAGANDA:

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_...Why 2027 Is Not About Headlines, But The Future Of Ndi Enugu_ As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State, the conversation surrounding Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji is increasingly shifting from media controversies to what many of his supporters describe as a vision for a new direction for the state. They argue that Enugu's political discourse should rise above what they see as sustained media attacks and focus instead on the pressing issues affecting the people. According to them, governance should be measured by practical solutions to unemployment, economic growth, infrastructure, education, healthcare, security, and opportunities for young people rather than sensational headlines. Supporters of the former Minister maintain that several allegations currently making the rounds against him remain matters before competent courts and should not be used to pronounce guilt outside the judicial process. They insist that due p...

CHIEF UCHE NNAJI HAILS WIKE'S INFRASTRUCTURAL REVOLUTION ...Says Quality Leadership Is Measured by Lasting Projects

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Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in Enugu State, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has once again demonstrated his commitment to purposeful governance and national development by commending the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration for its unwavering investment in critical infrastructure that continues to improve the lives of Nigerians. Chief Nnaji made the remarks on Friday after attending the official commissioning of the reconstructed Arab/Gbazango Road in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, a landmark project commissioned on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Attending the event as a special guest of the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, CON, Chief Nnaji joined an array of senior government officials, traditional rulers, political leaders and community stakeholders to witness what many described as another mileston...