"Nigerian Minister Betta Edu Suspended Over Financial Probe"

Nigeria's President Tinubu has suspended Minister Betta Edu over the alleged diversion of public funds into a personal bank account, ordering an investigation into her ministry. Dr Edu, the youngest minister in Tinubu's cabinet, denied any wrongdoing, stating the transfer was for the "implementation of grants to vulnerable groups." This rare suspension follows public outrage over reports that she instructed the transfer of over 585 million naira to a personal account, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and the need to reform government institutions to regain public confidence.