By Sabiu Abdullahi Dr. Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is threatening legal action against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) over what she claims are defamatory statements published on the BBC website. Edu’s lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, sent a letter to the BBC offices in Abuja and London demanding a retraction
By Sabiu Abdullahi New details have emerged surrounding a recent financial discrepancy involving James Okwete, a contractor for the Federal Government. It has been revealed that Okwete, operating under his company, Adatech Integrated Services Limited, returned an overpayment of N30.6 million to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. The excess payment stemmed from a double payment
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has announced the recovery of over N30bn from the N37,170, 855,753.44 allegedly laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs under the former minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk. Sources in the anti-graft agency, who stated this while interacting with newsmen on Friday, said, the commission had also
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Code of Conduct Bureau has reportedly summoned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over an alleged N483 million contract fraud at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The development comes as New Planet Projects, a company founded by the minister, benefited from a consultancy contract with the Ministry
By Sabiu Abdullahi In a development surrounding the ongoing investigations into scandals within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the passports of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq. The move is part of efforts to prevent their
By Abdulaziz Abdulaziz “I took an oath to serve this country and give my best at all times. Like I said in the past, no excuse for poor performance from any of my appointees will be good enough…Within the first quarter of this new year, Ministers and Heads of Agencies with a future in
By Sabiu Abdullahi Dr. Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, found herself at the doorstep of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters today as the government intensifies its probe into an alleged N585 million fraud. The suspension, executed by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, marked a significant development
By Sabiu Abdullahi Dr. Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is set to undergo questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today, following accusations of an alleged N585 million fraud within her ministry. The Citizen Reports yesterday reported that President Bola Tinubu suspended Edu yesterday, citing concerns
By Sabiu Abdullahi Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on Monday was reportedly denied access to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The denial came shortly after her suspension was announced by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. According to TVC, Edu’s attempts to meet with the
By Sabiu Abdullahi President Bola Tinubu has taken swift action by suspending Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities. The Presidency had earlier disclosed that authorities were probing the transfer of N585.189 million by the Minister. The President’s Special Adviser on