Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has escalated her battle against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) by threatening legal action over alleged defamation.


Represented by her counsel, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Edu has demanded a staggering $50 million in compensation from the renowned media organization.


The crux of the matter revolves around a letter penned by Ojukwu and addressed to both the BBC's Abuja and London offices.


The missive accuses the BBC of disseminating false information pertaining to an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), particularly alleging that a substantial sum of N30 billion was recovered from the suspended minister.


According to the letter, the purportedly erroneous report has inflicted severe reputational damage, psychological trauma, and anguish upon Edu.


It vehemently rebukes the BBC for what it perceives as a blatant disregard for journalistic integrity and fairness in its coverage of the matter.


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The Nigerian legal system keeps supporting criminals like these. No wonder the International community can never take this country serious