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  1. [VIDEO] Nigerians React to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's Reference in the Famous NDDC 'Off the Mic' Clash with Akpabio

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Nigerians React to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's Reference in the Famous NDDC 'Off the Mic' Clash with Akpabio

    A rediscovered video shows Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo seemingly pleading with then-NDDC minister Godswill Akpabio to "OFF THE MIC," unveiling a deeper layer of corruption in Nigeria. The resurfaced footage triggers public outcry, highlighting ongoing concerns about corruption and...
  2. Atiku Commends Tinubu's Action Amid Minister's Financial Scandal, Urges Overhaul in Humanitarian Affairs

    Nigeria Atiku Commends Tinubu's Action Amid Minister's Financial Scandal, Urges Overhaul in Humanitarian Affairs

    Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commended President Bola Tinubu for the suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. However, Atiku expressed that the suspension, while commendable, is not enough...
  3. Betta Edu Faces EFCC Inquiry Following N585m Disbursement Fraud Allegations

    Nigeria Betta Edu Faces EFCC Inquiry Following N585m Disbursement Fraud Allegations

    Former Minister Betta Edu found herself under the scrutiny of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as she arrived at the agency's headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. Edu, flanked by her aides and legal representation, is facing investigators in connection with a N585 million disbursement...
  4. Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo Breaks Silence on N438.1 Million Consultancy Fee Controversy Amid Betta Edu Scandal

    Nigeria Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo Breaks Silence on N438.1 Million Consultancy Fee Controversy Amid Betta Edu Scandal

    In the wake of the suspension of Minister Betta Edu over corruption allegations, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has stepped forward to address the swirling controversy surrounding an alleged N438.1 million consultancy contract between New Planet Project Limited and the Ministry of...
  5. Suspended Minister Betta Edu Denied Access at Aso Villa After Financial Scandal

    Nigeria Suspended Minister Betta Edu Denied Access at Aso Villa After Financial Scandal

    Channels Television has confirmed that the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, was seen at the Aso Villa in Abuja moments after her suspension on Monday afternoon. However, she was reportedly denied access to President Bola Tinubu. Edu, embroiled in a...
  6. EFCC Investigates Suspended Minister Betta Edu for Alleged N585 Million Grant Fraud

    Nigeria EFCC Investigates Suspended Minister Betta Edu for Alleged N585 Million Grant Fraud

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, to its headquarters in Abuja, following her immediate suspension from office announced by President Bola Tinubu. The move comes as the EFCC seeks to...
  7. Tinubu Suspends Minister Betta Edu Amid Financial Controversies in Humanitarian Ministry

    Nigeria Tinubu Suspends Minister Betta Edu Amid Financial Controversies in Humanitarian Ministry

    President Bola Tinubu announced on Monday the immediate suspension of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, following a series of controversies surrounding financial transactions within her ministry. The suspension comes in the wake of revelations...
  8. President Tinubu Launches Inquiry into Humanitarian Ministry Amidst Financial Controversy

    Nigeria President Tinubu Launches Inquiry into Humanitarian Ministry Amidst Financial Controversy

    President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, led by Betta Edu. The directive follows controversy surrounding Edu's alleged approval of N585,198,500.00 to be disbursed into a personal account, raising concerns...
  9. Falana Calls for Minister Edu's Resignation Amid Allegations of Fund Misappropriation

    Nigeria Falana Calls for Minister Edu's Resignation Amid Allegations of Fund Misappropriation

    Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has ignited a fresh wave of controversy, urging Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, to resign over allegations of misappropriation of funds and a breach of public trust. In a statement released on Sunday, Falana, a Senior Advocate...
  10. Betta Edu Faces Questions Over Flight Funds to Kogi – a State with No Airport

    Nigeria Betta Edu Faces Questions Over Flight Funds to Kogi – a State with No Airport

    In a leaked internal memo dated November 6, 2023, Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, approved funds for flight tickets and airport taxis for her ministry's staff to Kogi — a state without an airport. The memo, titled 'The Disbursement Under the 2023 Grant...
  11. Betta Edu Denies N585M Fund Disbursement Accusations

    Nigeria Betta Edu Denies N585M Fund Disbursement Accusations

    Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, staunchly refutes allegations surrounding the disbursement of N585,198,500.00 into a personal account. The controversy erupted when a leaked letter dated December 20, 2023, surfaced, revealing instructions from Edu to transfer...
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