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Nigeria's president has suspended a minister over the alleged diversion of more than 585 million naira ($640,000; £500,000) of public money into a personal bank .

Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was suspended on Monday following public outrage over the scandal.

A statement from President Bola Tinubu's office said he had ordered an investigation into Dr Edu's ministry.

Dr Edu has denied any wrongdoing.

Her office said she had approved the transfer into a personal , which was not in her name, but said it was for the "implementation of grants to vulnerable groups".

Dr Edu, 37, is the youngest minister in President Tinubu's cabinet and is seen as a close ally of the president.

The suspension of a minister is a rare occurrence in Nigeria - Dr Edu is the first to lose their job since President Tinubu took office in May last year.

His predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, sacked only two ministers during his eight-year tenure.

Last week, local media reported on a leaked document that allegedly showed Dr Edu instructing a senior treasury official to transfer the money to the personal of Bridget Oniyelu, the ant for the government's Grants for Vulnerable Groups initiative.

Reports that Dr Edu had asked for the funds be moved to a personal , rather than a government one, caused outrage.

Mr Tinubu called for an investigation into the transfer on Sunday.
He asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a "thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions involving the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation," said a statement released on Monday.

Mr Tinubu asked Dr Edu to comply with the investigation. The president also called for the reform of government institutions tasked with social development, stressing a need to "win back lost public confidence in the initiative".

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67914673

Tinubu has been making the right decisions.

Tinubu would have been a perfect president if not for the issue of fuel subsidy removal and forex subsidy.

When his government get it right in this 2023 with their finance and Dangote refinery coming on stream which will lead to Less FX need for import, things might start getting better.

I’m glad Tinubu ain’t docile. He is in charge of his government!!!

Lol, I pity those still taking BBC serious. This useless establishment is not a media house but rather a propaganda machinery of the British government. Of all the serious issues bedeviling Nigeria they saw non to conduct investigation on. Hundreds are literally being slaughtered in middle belt but they never sent a reporter talk more of investigation. Election was blatantly rigged but BBC never did investigative journalism. What about #endsars? No!

However, this pathetic establishment had time to investigate late TB Joshua. Now, they're saying trash again that isn't even factual just to promote their evil interests.

Spit!

trutharena:
Tinubu would have been a perfect president if not for the issue of fuel subsidy removal and forex subsidy.

When his government get it right in this 2023 with their finance and Dangote refinery coming on stream which will lead to Less FX need for import, things might start getting better.

I’m glad Tinubu ain’t docile. He is in charge of his government!!!

Your last statement is so true. Whoever think otherwise is only living in denial.

But that is what happens when a kingmaker becomes king himself.

After testifying@ the last Shiloh that it's the touch of Papa GO made her the youngest minister of the fourth republic

MrEverest:
Lol, I pity those still taking BBC serious. This useless establishment is not a media house but rather a propaganda machinery of the British government. Of all the serious issues bedeviling Nigeria they saw non to conduct investigation on. Hundreds are literally being slaughtered in middle belt but they never sent a reporter talk more of investigation. Election was blatantly rigged but BBC never did investigative journalism. What about #endsars? No!

However, this pathetic establishment had time to investigate late TB Joshua. Now, they're saying trash again that isn't even factual just to promote their evil interests.

Spit!

It's paining you badly as Tinubu whom you hate for no reason is making all the right moves to savage Nigeria

Please pity yourself

Obasanjo and Yar Addua's suspended erring corrupt ministers in their government.

pharmagba:
It's paining you badly as Tinubu whom you hate for no reason is making all the right moves to savage Nigeria. Please pity yourself.

Which right moves? Does Nigeria appears salvageable under this corrupt government ably led by a man with many criminal past himself? Dey play!

BBC always concerned on things that aren't important. Dig deep and publicize us those sponsoring and responsible for incessant killings and kidnappings happening in North Central Nigeria.

Racoon:
Which right moves? Does Nigeria appears salvageable under this corrupt government ably led by a man with many criminal past himself? Dey play!

Common election is over stop the whining and wailing

He only did it due to pressure on social media ...and that he knows Nigerians dint vote for him and are waiting for his 4k up and then he will see the downfall of his government

MrEverest:
Lol, I pity those still taking BBC serious. This useless establishment is not a media house but rather a propaganda machinery of the British government. Of all the serious issues bedeviling Nigeria they saw non to conduct investigation on. Hundreds are literally being slaughtered in middle belt but they never sent a reporter talk more of investigation. Election was blatantly rigged but BBC never did investigative journalism. What about #endsars? No!

However, this pathetic establishment had time to investigate late TB Joshua. Now, they're saying trash again that isn't even factual just to promote their evil interests.

Spit!

So much convulsion bah?

Fyi, that investigation began more than two years ago, at a time when your god of Man (goM) was still alive.

It was not clear if the preacher got wind of the BBC documentary on him before his death but the recent videos released reviewed that he ed on days after of his victims granted an interview with the BBC bothering on sexual abuse, torture and manipulations.

Source: https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/tb-joshua-died-victim-granted-bbc-interview-documentary

Because she is a woman

Bad habit will slow down your good harvest..you need a councilor to help you stop cut the habit @ my signature

Fraudulent BBC is trying to launder Tinubus image
BBC do a documentary on his life,no.On the sham elections,no. On Nigerian politicians stealing our money to the UK,no. On your country scamming Nigerians thru non existent care jobs,no
Suddenly you found your voice on dead TB Joshua and now.
Taaa!
Tinubus and Betta should pay Npowertheir 9 month stipend.

So what is so special about the suspension?

Tinubu is this ur final answer

Obasanjo sacked! Not even suspension
Yaradua did the same thing.
Even Jonathan


How is this now rare It's obvious the C in BBC stands for corruption. See agbado urchins feeling themselves over nonsense. Dollar is still 1200

Hmm

Her sponsors will soon send her replacement. Normally if not for the timing of the crime, she won't have been suspended.
And BBC should rest. They should air corrupt cases in the UK n leave Naija alone.

She should do the honorable thing and resign her position. Even if she made a mistake, she should be aware than integrity matters alot.

What of the mineral resources been smuggle

This BBC people sef. OBJ and others did it severally.

Why youths jst dey disgrace us like dis...
Shey na like dis we wan rule 2mrw?

What about Wike

BBC stop licking Tinubu's arse

MrEverest:
Lol, I pity those still taking BBC serious. This useless establishment is not a media house but rather a propaganda machinery of the British government. Of all the serious issues bedeviling Nigeria they saw non to conduct investigation on. Hundreds are literally being slaughtered in middle belt but they never sent a reporter talk more of investigation. Election was blatantly rigged but BBC never did investigative journalism. What about #endsars? No!

However, this pathetic establishment had time to investigate late TB Joshua. Now, they're saying trash again that isn't even factual just to promote their evil interests.

Spit!

BBC was the only foreign media house with a team live on the ground at Lekki on October 2020. Did you know they were there? You are ranting without info.

So, tell us anyway, what is the interest of BBC in Nigeria?

This is a family matter . Someone has stepped on another’s toe