The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its investigations into former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and popular cross-dresser Okuneye Idris, known as Bobrisky, are ongoing. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, represented by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson … Read more
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has spoken out regarding her recent dismissal, asserting that “lies were told” against her. This statement marks her first public response since her removal by President Bola Tinubu, as Edu maintains her innocence amid allegations of fraud within her former ministry. On her official X … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is anticipated to unveil a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle this week following a closed-door meeting with Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser on Policy Coordination. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth BREAKING: APC Sweeps … Read more
There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu may abolish the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation as part of a major cabinet reshuffle. According to sources within the presidency, this shake-up could involve merging or splitting various portfolios, along with the possible dismissal of some ministers. Facing increasing pressure from both internal and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning to reshuffle his cabinet ahead of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations on October 1. Sources within the presidency revealed to BusinessDay that this move is in response to mounting criticisms of the administration’s handling of the economy. Insiders suggest that several key ministries may be impacted by the reshuffle, including … Read more
EFCC reveals recovery of N30bn in investigation involving former NSIPA CEO and suspended Minister, Betta Edu. President Tinubu’s suspension of Edu and Shehu follows allegations of financial mismanagement. Scrutiny extends to 50 bank accounts as EFCC intensifies probe, with over N30 billion already recovered. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Panel on the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) has submitted its report to President Bola Tinubu and also made recommendations. This online media platform learned that the panel led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, recommended the removal of the programmes from … Read more
Editor’s note: An earlier report on this website incorrectly claimed that the Providus Bank CEO was arrested in connection with an alleged fraud. We have since retracted the story after discovering new information. Reports circulated on January 9 that the Providus Bank CEO and his counterparts in two other banks were arrested. The reports said … Read more
In August 2023, Dr. Betta Edu was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, signaling a hopeful change in the nation’s approach to addressing poverty and supporting vulnerable communities. As a young and dynamic figure with a background in activism, her arrival brought a sense of optimism to a ministry often fraught with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have questioned several civil servants over the financial scandal rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. This online media platform reports that the EFCC is investigating the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, ex-minister Sadiya Umar-Farouq, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has reacted to the recent suspension of the minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Reacting to the suspension in a tweet via his official X account on Wednesday, Obi welcomed the suspension of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his statement on the scandal surrounding the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Recall that Atiku, while applauding President Bola Tinubu for suspending Edu, had insisted that she should not have been appointed as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the alleged N585 million disbursement began questioning the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu on Tuesday, January 9. She arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja, at 11am. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Bwala, has reacted to the decision of President Bola Tinubu to suspend his humanitarian affairs minister, Betta Edu. Reacting to the development in a tweet on Monday, Bwala who is a strong ally of the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office. The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the minister’s suspension in a statement on Monday, saying the decision is with immediate effect. Edu has been embroiled in fraud allegations in the past few … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is ready to support locally produced fabric, Adire with subsidy. The FG also planned to help establish industrial hubs for Adire across the country to further boost revenue for market women selling the local fabric while curbing its importation. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, launched the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme for 15 million households. The President represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, launched the programme at an event held at the Press Gallery of the State House in Abuja. Editors Pick Senate In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has assured that N-power beneficiaries would start getting paid the backlog of their entitlements as from November. The national programme manager of N-Power, Akindele Egbuwalo who made the disclosure during a meeting with some N-Power beneficiaries in Abuja., however, added that the payments would be done in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced the indefinite suspension of the N-Power program. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made the announcement while featuring on a TVC news program on Saturday. Editors Pick APC Inaugurates Committee To Reconcile Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa Kano: Governor Yusuf Hires Tinubu’s Lawyers To Regain … Read more
Get latest nasims news on payment today, Npower News today Monday, September 4, 2023 on Ejes Gist Newspaper. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Recalls ALL Ambassadors Permanent Representatives To UN Exempted From Ambassadors’ Recall – Presidency ICYMI: Lagos-Abuja To Take Four Hours Through ‘Supersonic Highways’ – FG Honourable Minister Dr. Betta Edu Addresses Npower Stipend Payment Delay … Read more