New Planet Project Limited, a company alledgely owned by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo was paid a total amount of ₦438.1 million by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation under Betta Edu for consultancy services, Pointblank News has reported.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, for questioning over alleged fraud in the handling of ₦37,170,855,753.44 billion social intervention funds during her tenure.
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu from office over the allegation that she requested the transfer of ₦585 million meant for the less privileged persons into private account.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria, on Monday, dismissed an appeal filed against the election of the Benue state governor, Hycinth Alia by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sebastian Hon.
The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, has finally honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the appeal of the Ebonyi state governorship election appeal to a date to be communicated to parties.
Nigeria is listed as the 22nd country with the most affordable fuel prices in a recent obal report, which compares the costs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worldwide.
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported a sharp increase in Lassa Fever cases in week 51 of 2023.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered thorough and comprehensive investigation into the request by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu for the payment of ₦585.2 million into a private account.
Tbe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has redeemed outstanding forward liabilities amounting to almost $2 billion.