Tag: Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)
SERAP sues Akpabio, Abbas over ‘failure to account for missing ₦18.6bn NASC complex funds’
Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas are sued for themselves and on behalf of all members of the National Assembly. Joined…
DSS unlawfully invaded our office, SERAP insists
SERAP has maintained that the Department of State Services (DSS) unlawfully entered its Abuja office on September 9, 2024. The…
SERAP demands answers over missing N3trn in CBN account
“Nigerians have the right to know the whereabouts of the public funds. Taking the recommended measures would advance the right…
‘Name, Shame, Prosecute’: SERAP pressures INEC over widespread electoral bribery in Anambra
Referring the perpetrators and sponsors of vote buying and undue influence in Anambra to appropriate anticorruption agencies and police for…
Account for missing N22.3bn, $49.7m, £14.3m, €5.2m oil money’, SERAP tells NNPCL
SERAP said the annual report was published on 9 September 2025. SERAP urged Mr Ojulari “to identify those responsible for…
Account missing N18.6bn for NASS commission office complex, name contractors’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
SERAP also urged Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas “to explain the failure to follow the Procurement Act, including the failure…
SERAP files contempt suit against INEC chair, Yakubu for failing to go after electoral offenders
SERAP brought the contempt lawsuit against INEC and Professor Yakubu pursuant to section 72 of the Sheriff and Civil Process…
SERAP threatens to sue FG over Betta Edu N585m scandal
SERAP said that the minister’s action was against Chapter 7, Section 713 of the Federal Government’s Financial Regulations 2009, which…
Tinubu given 48 hours to reverse ban on Vanguard, Galaxy TV, others
According to reports, the Federal Government recently withdrew the accreditations of some 25 journalists from covering activities at the Presidential…
Tinubu given 7 days to stop Wike, Umahi, others’ life pensions
“Life pensions for former governors serving as ministers are entirely inconsistent and incompatible with the Nigerian Constitution and the country’s…
More troubles for Sen. Akpabio over ‘holiday allowances’ comment
“We’re suing Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the alleged payments of “holiday allowances” by the Clerk of the National Assembly…
N400bn subsidy savings: Tinubu sued for not releasing spending details
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over “the failure to…
Court orders Okowa to account for over N200bn education funds, allocations
“By immediately complying with the judgment, your government will be sending a powerful message to politicians and others that they…
CBN sued over unlawful regulations on customers’ social media handles
“Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Article 9 of the African Charter on Human…
Akpabio, Abass warned against plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others
“The proposed spending of N110 billion by members of the National Assembly is a fundamental breach of the Nigerian Constitution…
Court orders Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan, Buhari govts to account for $5bn Abacha loot
“We urge you to direct the Ministry of Finance and the office of the Attorney General of the Federation to…
SERAP to Tinubu: ‘Publish details of N400bn fuel subsidy savings’
According to SERAP, “Nigerians have the right to know how the savings are spent. Publishing the details of the spending…
CBN asked to withdraw regulations on customers’ social media handles
According to SERAP, “The purported mandatory requirement would inhibit Nigerians from freely exercising their human rights online. If obtained, such…
Start with a clean slate, declare your assets, investments, SERAP tells Tinubu
“We hope that the aspects highlighted will help guide your steps in taking steps to publish your asset declaration form…
INEC sued over failure to probe governors, deputies
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over “the…
Buhari faces legal action over missing 149m barrels of crude oil in 2019
“Investigating the allegations and naming and shaming and prosecuting those suspected to be responsible for the missing crude oil would…
Cyberstalking: Buhari urged to Obey ECOWAS judgments
The letter, read in part: “These disturbing trends show the failure by your government to effectively comply with the country’s…
BREAKING: INEC Chairman issued 7-day ultimatum to investigate governors over election violence
SERAP also urged him to “promptly and effectively investigate reports of electoral violence and other electoral offences committed during the…
Naira Redesign: ‘Disclose how you’re obeying Supreme Court orders’, SERAP tells Buhari
“Your government has the legal duty to act as ordered by the Supreme Court, and consistent with the provisions of…
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Election violence: SERAP writes Biden, seeks visa bans, property sanctions against perpetrators
The letter, read in part: “The recommended travel bans, asset freezes and property sanctions should also cover anyone who may…
Buhari sued for disobeying Supreme Court
SERAP is asking the court for “a declaration that President Buhari’s directive banning the use of old N500 and N1000…
SERAP writes ICC over attacks on opposition in Nigeria
The organization urged Mr Khan to “urgently send the ICC legal team to Nigeria to promote free and fair elections…
Lawan, Gbajabiamila sued ‘over failure to cut unlawful N228.1bn NASS budget’
The suit followed the move by the National Assembly to increase its 2023 budget from N169bn proposed by President Muhammadu…
2023: Buhari asked to caution governors or he faces court action
“We would be grateful if the recommended measures are taken within 7 days of the receipt and/or publication of this…
Lawan, Gbajabiamila issued 7-day ultimatum to cut N228.1bn NASS budget
“We would be grateful if the recommended measures are taken within seven days of the receipt and/or publication of this…