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Betta Edu Finally Speaks after Her Final Removal as Minister

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has finally spoken up about her recent total dismissal from office, stating that “lies were told” against her. Her reaction came in her first public statement since her suspension by President Bola Tinubu. She claimed innocence in the alleged fraudulent activities within her former ministry. […]

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CSOs Demand Explanation on the Alleged Clearance of Betta Edu

Twenty-eight civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Niger Delta region have demanded explanations regarding the alleged clearance of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Daily Post reports that the groups particularly called for clarification on the reported findings, emphasizing that such […]

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How Betta Edu Approved Flight, Airport Taxi Fares and Daily Travel Allowances for Staff to Kogi

How Betta Edu Approved Flight, Airport Taxi Fares and Daily Travel Allowances for Staff to Kogi

Another allegation has surfaced regarding the financial mismanagement of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Coming on the heels of an alleged illegal transfer of over N585 million into a personal account, Edu is said to have approved funds for flight tickets and airport taxis for her ministry’s staff to Kogi State. The […]

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How Betta Edu Approved Flight, Airport Taxi Fares and Daily Travel Allowances for Staff to Kogi

Tinubu’s Minister, Betta Edu Enmeshed in N585 Million Illegal Disbursement Allegation

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is once again, fingered in financial irregularities. This comes as a document emerged that the Minister, Edu Betta allegedly disbursed N585,198,500.00 into a personal account. According to a viral document signed by Edu directed to the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the Minister instructed […]

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Tinubu’s Minister Speaks on Alleged involvement in N30 Billion NSIPA Fraud

The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has addressed allegations of diversion of N30 billion from the account of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) which is under her ministry. Edu, in a statement titled; ‘Re-Betta Edu Fingered In N30bn NSIPA Fraud Scandal; A Tissue of Lies, Spurious Allegation To Divert […]

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‘How We Will Lift 50 Million Nigerians out of Poverty’ – Federal Government

The federal government has outlined its plans to take 50 million people out of poverty in Nigeria, as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, spoke on Thursday during the ongoing cabinet retreat at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. On Wednesday, the president announced that […]

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Federal Government Reveals When to Commence Disbursement of Cash To 15 Million Households

The Federal Government has announced date for the commencement of a new cash transfer programme to 15 million households by October. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation revealed this during an appearance on Arise TV on Monday. She was fielding questions on the Federal Government’s presence at the 78th United Nations […]

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Reactions as APC National Woman Leader Allegedly Shares Dollars for Lunch (video)

Reactions have trailed a video of the National Women Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Betta Edu allegedly sharing dollars in an envelope to staff for lunch. The video was shared by SaharaReporter on its Twitter page with the caption, “APC National Women Leader, Betta Edu ‘Lobbying For Minister Of Women Affairs’ Sharing Dollar […]

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