1. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has seized the passports of the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, over the ongoing investigations into scandals in the ministry. Edu, who arrived at the EFCC headquarters, Abuja, at 10am on Tuesday, was still being quizzed by the commission’s investigators as of the time of filing this report at 7pm.
2. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the receipt of the petition by Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, over alleged bullying and threats to her life by Grammy nominee, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin on Tuesday, said investigation had begun into the allegations.
5. The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgments in the governorship election appeals against Governors Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau) and Sheriff Oborevwori of (Delta). A five-member panel presided over by Justice John Okoro said parties would be notified when the judgments are ready for delivery.
7. There will be no hiding place for corrupt persons in Nigeria, Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede said on Tuesday. He said President Bola Tinubu has the political will to frontally tackle economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.