BREAKING: Tinubu finally suspends minister Betta Edu over N585.2 million scandal, see details

  • President Bola Tinubu on Monday, January 8, suspended the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, following controversies about financial transactions she authorised in her ministry
  • The suspension according to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, is with immediate effect
  • Legit.ng reports that the scandal includes the approval of payment of hundreds of millions of naira into private accounts of civil servants

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State House, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Monday, January 8, announced the suspension from office of Betta Edu, the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation.