Ngeria, Oct. 8 -- Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday evening accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, following allegations of certificate forgery levied against him.

Tinubu, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said Nnaji resigned today (Tuesday) in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria.

President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.

Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, alleged that he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents.

The statement added that President Tinubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours.

Highly-placed sources in the Presidency told newsmen tha...