Babcock University sues Carter Efe over forged certificate

Babcock University has initiated legal action against popular Nigerian content creator Carter Efe, declaring a certificate he presented as a forgery and warning the public against its use. The university, located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, issued a public statement on Monday, June 29, 2026, disowning the document.

The controversy stems from claims made by the comedian, whose legal name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe. In a live stream in September 2025 and in subsequent online posts, Efe asserted he had graduated from Babcock University with top honors in Biochemistry. The issue resurfaced in June 2026 when he posted an image of a purported "Honorary Certificate" on social media platform X, dated 2023, as evidence of his achievement.

In a detailed response, the university's management categorically denied issuing the certificate, highlighting multiple irregularities. Officials stated the document lists a "Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club," an entity they confirm does not exist. They clarified that Biochemistry falls under the Benjamin S. Carson Snr College of Health and Medical Sciences, while computer-related clubs operate within the School of Computing and Engineering...