July 16, 2024

EFCC Keeps Mum As Betta Edu Allegedly Stages Return

397 Edu, who was suspended following a diversion of one N585 million federal government grant meant for the vulnerable into private accounts had sent condolences to the victims of the recent Jos building collapse. By Wasiu Alli There are indications that Betta Edu, the embattled minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, has assumed her […]

April 20, 2024

Internet Fraud Academy Proprietor Bags 10 Years Jail Term In Uyo

301 Edet’s journey to the Correctional Centre commenced on January 22, 2024, when investigators from the EFCC’s office in Uyo acted on intelligence and arrested 10 suspects at his Cybercrimes Training Centre at D-Line Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo. By Our Reporter The Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured […]

April 14, 2024

EFCC Uncovers Fraudulent Activities Related To COVID-19 Funds, World Bank Loans, And Abacha Loot

334 In addition, the EFCC has recovered a total of N32.7 billion and $445,000 in the ongoing investigation. By Archibong Jeremiah Reports from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have revealed that investigations into financial misappropriation at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs are still ongoing, with no officials having been cleared of any wrongdoing […]

January 24, 2024

Cross River: Senator Jarigbe Slams Former Governor Ayade, Calls For Investigation Into Alleged Looting

621 The senator’s statement has sparked heated debate in Cross River State, with many citizens taking to social media to express their views. By TheInvestigator Senator Jarigbe Agom, a member representing Cross River State Northern Senatorial District in the Senate has launched a scathing attack on the immediate past governor, Sen Ben Ayade accusing him […]

January 10, 2024

Ex-Humanitarian Minister, Predecessor, And NSIPA Chief Grilled Over Funds, Released on Bail with Conditions

285 The investigation into these financial irregularities is ongoing, with further interrogations and potential charges expected. By Archibong Jeremiah The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) questioned former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu for seven hours yesterday on financial misconduct allegations. Edu, along with her predecessor and the suspended head of the National Social Investment […]

January 9, 2024

Betta Edu: EFCC Quizzes Zenith, Providus, Jaiz banks CEOs

368 “They were invited and are being probed in connection with the uncovered ₦44bn fraud and the ₦585million involving Halima Shehu and Betta Edu. By Abiodun Sanusi, Punch Newspaper The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is currently interrogating Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors of Zenith Bank, Providus Bank, and Jaiz Bank in connection with […]

January 8, 2024

EFCC Invites Suspended Minister, Betta Edu, For Questioning

418 Tinubu’s decision was conveyed in a statement by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. By Ejike Ejike, Leadership Newspaper The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, to its headquarters in Abuja, for questioning. This followed her suspension from office by President Bola […]

January 8, 2024

BREAKING: Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu As Humanitarian Affairs Minister

592 “The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation…” By Jude Egbas, TheCable President Bola Tinubu has suspended Betta Edu as minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation. Edu has been under fire after a memo surfaced wherein she asked Oluwatoyin Madein, accountant-general of the […]

January 7, 2024

N585m Scandal: Stop Insulting Nigerians, Falana Tells Betta Edu

495 She refused to, “apologize to the Federal Government and people of Nigeria and calling it quits for betraying the confidence reposed in her, the Minister has arrogantly said that the N585.18 million fraud allegation is a mere fabrication…” By  Deborah Tolu-Kolawole, Punch Newspaper Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, on Sunday, urged the Minister of Humanitarian […]

January 6, 2024

When The Accused Alleges: Halima Shehu, Betta Edu And The Imperative Of Legal Clarity BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

699 While transparency and accountability are paramount, it is equally important to exercise caution and diligence in the pursuit of justice.  In recent times, the Nigerian political landscape has been marred by allegations of financial impropriety within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The focus of these accusations has shifted towards the Minister, […]

January 6, 2024

Alleged N44bn NSIPA Fraud: Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Agency, Others Clarifies

348 The indictment has however raised public uproar. By Patrick Obia, CrossRiverWatch As the controversy surrounding the alleged N44 billion fraud at the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA), the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu; the Agency – NSIPA, and the member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South […]

October 12, 2023

EFCC Arrests Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Akwa Ibom

308 By Patrick Odey, Punch Newspaper Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Akwa Ibom State, have arrested six internet fraudsters. The Acting Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, Dele Oyewale, on Monday, disclosed this in a statement. Oyewale said the suspects were arrested along Calabar-Itu road during […]