The Department of State Services (DSS) has instituted a N5.5 billion defamatory suit against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The department said SERAP made a false claim that its operatives invaded SERAP’s Abuja office. The DSS, in the suit filed in the names of two of its officials; Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele, … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the failure to reverse the increase in the pump price of petrol. The lawsuit is also filed by SERAP against the President’s failure to probe the allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. Joined … Read more
SERAP has urged Buhari to investigate the disappearance of 149 million barrels of crude oil. SERAP urged Buhari to ensure that those responsible are investigated and brought to justice. The group has given Buhari’s government a deadline of 7 days to initiate the investigation, or else legal action will be taken against them. EKO HOT … Read more
SERAP has asked INEC to probe governors and deputies over ‘election violence’. SERAP also urged Professor Mahmood Yakubu to take swift and decisive action in investigating reports of electoral violence and other electoral offences. The group made the call in a letter dated March 25, 2023, signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare. EKO HOT … Read more
SERAP has urged the Federal Govt to withdraw the threat of shutting down broadcast stations. According to SERAP, the act of threatening to shut down and revoke licenses of broadcast stations violates Nigeria’s constitutional and international human rights. SERAP cautioned that such unlawful decisions may prevent transparency and dissemination of information. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
SERAP has urged the ICC to probe pre-election-related violence in Nigeria. The call is coming following reports of election-related violence in several states in the country. The petition dated February 11, 2023, was sent to the Prosecutor, ICC, Karim Khan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the International Criminal Court has been requested by the Socio-Economic … Read more
SERAP has sued President Buhari over failure to probe ‘missing trillions of ecological funds’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over the failure of his administration to probe the spending of trillions of ecological funds at all levels—federal, state and local governments from 2001 … Read more
Recommit To Transparency, Declare Your Assets—SERAP Tells Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “recommit to transparency, and demonstrate leadership by publicly committing to publish” so as to encourage other members of his administration to do the same. The call is … Read more
SERAP and Afenifere have demanded transparency spending of recovered Abacha loot. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), and the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on the Federal Government to be open and accountable to Nigerians on the recovered Abacha loot. Recall that the US Ambassador to … Read more
‘Don’t Repeat It Again’, ECOWAS Court Faults Buhari’s Govt, Declares Twitter Ban Unlawful. The development is coming following a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 concerned Nigerians… EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] … Read more
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SERAP, Concerned Nigerians Sue INEC Over Failure To Extend Voter Reg. The suit is asking the court for an order to compel INEC to extend voter registration by a minimum of three months. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: We’re Not Slaves, We’ll Support Peter Obi — PDP Chieftain Reveals Stance [JUST IN] 2023: Tinubu Support Group Sends … Read more
SERAP Sues Buhari For Spending N1.48trn On Maintaining Refineries With No Fuel Supply. SERAP alleged that the money “may have been stolen, mismanaged or diverted into private pockets”. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: I’ll Replace Sharing Formula With Production Formula — Peter Obi [JUST IN] 2023: Buhari’s Aide Confirms Jonathan Now APC Member ‘I’m Forced To Pay … Read more
SERAP Sues Buhari Over Negligence, Failure To Rescue Victims. SERAP made this public in a press statement signed Sunday by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides Zoning Wednesday [JUST IN] 2023: Sanwo-Olu Presents His Gov Nomination Forms To Tinubu ‘Forget About 2023 Presidency, Court Will Disqualify … Read more
Buhari Given 72-hour Ultimatum To Unbar Lines Of 72 Million Nigerians SERAP said the decision to bar people from making calls was an infringement on the rights of expression of Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICK Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injury Insecurity: Nigerians Leave Their Homes Unsure Of Returning – Wole Soyinka ‘Our Policies, Programmes … Read more
Group sues Buhari, Lai Mohammed over failure to publish Twitter agreement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Information and Culture for the failure to publish the Federal Government of Nigeria’s agreement with Twitter. Joined in the suit as Respondent is … Read more