Tag: Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)
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…