- 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.