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Tinubu’s Govt Dragged To Court Over Failure To Account For Loans By Ex-presidents

Jun 9, 2024. by Praise Ben

Tinubu’s Govt Dragged To Court Over Failure To Account For Loans By Ex-presidents by SERAP. Lawsuit seeks to compel disclosure of loan agreements and spending particulars, emphasizing transparency and accountability in public spending. Transparency in government finances essential for democratic governance, citizens’ right to information crucial for assessing government performance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Socio-Economic … Read more

36 State Governors, FCT Minister Dragged To Court Over FAAC Allocations

May 19, 2024.May 19, 2024. by Praise Ben

36 State Governors, FCT Minister Dragged To Court Over FAAC Allocations. The lawsuit demands the publication of spending details and invites anti-corruption agencies to probe potential mismanagement. SERAP argues that transparency in FAAC spending is essential for public interest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal … Read more

FG Given 48-Hour Ultimatum To Withdraw Cybersecurity Levy Directive

May 7, 2024. by Praise Ben

SERAP issues 48-hour ultimatum to FG to withdraw CBN’s cybersecurity levy directive. CBN directive mandates 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions, in line with Cybercrime Act 2024. SERAP threatens legal action if directive not withdrawn within stipulated time frame. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour … Read more

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Fubara, Others Dragged To Court (Details Inside)

May 5, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has charged the governors of the 36 states and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to court for their failure to disclose and publish the terms of the ₦5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans secured by their states and the … Read more

NNPC Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Failure To Account for ₦164 Billion In Oil Fund

Apr 28, 2024. by Praise Ben

NNPC Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Failure To Account for ₦164 Billion In Oil Fund They seek orders to compel NNPC to explain, recover, and remit missing funds, as well as hand over suspects for investigation. Auditor-General’s reports document NNPC’s failure to remit funds, contributing to economic challenges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and … Read more

SERAP Sues Tinubu Over Fresh Increase In Electricity Tariff

Apr 3, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced plans to sue the government of President Bola Tinubu over the increase in the price of electricity tariff. Recall that had the federal government had earlier announced an increase in the kilowatt price of tariff from about N68 to N225 per kilowatt. … Read more

SERAP Sues Nigerian Senate Over ‘Unlawful’ Suspension Of Senator Ningi

Mar 13, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Right And Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced that it will sue the Nigerian Senate for what it termed the unlawful suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi. The right group, which described the embattled senator as a whistleblower, announced its decision in a post on its official X account shortly … Read more

SERAP Drags Tinubu To Court ‘Over Failure To Probe Missing $3.4 Billion IMF Loan’

Mar 3, 2024.Mar 3, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his failure to probe the grim allegations that $3.4 billion loan obtained by Nigeria from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to finance the budget and respond to COVID-19 is “missing, diverted or unaccounted … Read more

Wike, Obaseki, Otti, Other Governors Dragged To Court Over ‘Missing’ N40 Trillion LGA Allocations

Feb 25, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their failure to account for the alleged missing N40 trillion federal allocations meant for local governments in the states and the FCT. This online media platform … Read more

NNPCL Given Seven Days To Account For ‘Missing $2.04 Billion, N164 Billion Oil Revenues’

Feb 18, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been given a seven-day ultimatum by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to account for alleged missing oil revenues totaling USD$2.04 billion and N164 billion, as documented in the latest annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation. In a letter dated … Read more

BREAKING: Wike, Fubara, Sanwo-Olu, Others Asked To Account For Over N40 Trillion LGA Allocations

Jan 28, 2024.Jan 28, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a move aimed at fostering transparency and accountability in governance, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a stern call to action directed at 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The organization has demanded detailed disclosure regarding federal allocations designated for local … Read more

National Assembly: Akpabio, Abbas Dragged To Court Over Budget Increase

Jan 21, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 20 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas “for unilaterally and arbitrarily increasing the allocation for lawmakers from N197bn to N344bn, their highest since the return of democracy in … Read more

National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption To Jan 30

Jan 14, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly has announced a postponement in its plenary resumption, now scheduled for January 30, 2024. This decision comes two weeks following the passage of the N28.7 trillion budget for 2024. Initially, lawmakers had slated their return for January 23. However, a recent message from Yahaya Danzaria, the Clerk to … Read more

BREAKING: SERAP Writes ICC Prosecutor Over Killings, Human Rights Abuse In Plateau

Dec 31, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Karim A. A. Khan, KC, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), to urgently issue a formal ‘preventative statement’ about the ongoing violence, unlawful killings, crimes against children, and other violations of international law in Plateau State of Nigeria. In the letter dated … Read more

JUST IN: SERAP Urges NNPC Chief To Reveal Nigeria’s Oil Revenue After Fuel Subsidy Removal

Dec 10, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the CEO of NNPC, Mele Kolo Kyari, to disclose Nigeria’s daily oil production, export volumes, and revenue since the removal of petrol subsidy in May 2023. This request follows allegations of insufficient foreign exchange remittance by the NNPC into the treasury, voiced by … Read more

SERAP Drags Tinubu To Court For Banning 25 Journalists From Presidential Villa

Sep 3, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu for the unlawful ban and withdrawal of the accreditations of twenty-five journalists. This is coming after the 48-hour ultimatum issued by SERAP. It would be recalled that the federal government had on August 18 withdrawn the accreditation tags of … Read more

BREAKING: Stop Wike, Umahi, Others From Collecting Life Pensions Or Face Legal Action, SERAP Tells Tinubu

Aug 20, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct former governors currently serving as ministers in his administration to stop collecting lifetime pensions, luxurious cars, and other perks from their respective states while holding ministerial positions. SERAP also urged the president to ensure that these … Read more

Tinubu Dragged To Court Over Subsidy Savings Spending Details

Aug 6, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for not disclosing spending details of the approximated N400bn saved from the recent removal of the petrol subsidy. SERAP’s legal action, bearing the suit number FHC/L/CS/1514/2023 and lodged at the Federal High Court in Lagos, … Read more

SERAP Group Gives CBN 3-Day Ultimatum To Reverse ‘Unlawful’ Social Media Policy

Jun 25, 2023. by Praise Ben

SERAP has called on the CBN to immediately delete unlawful provisions in its regulations, which mandate banks to obtain customers’ social media handles for identification. SERAP argues that such requirements violate the rights to freedom of expression and privacy. They have given the CBN a three-day ultimatum to reverse the policy and withdraw the directive. … Read more

Fuel Subsidy: SERAP Urges World Bank To Halt $800m Loan Disbursement To FG

May 14, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

SERAP has urged the World Bank to halt the $800m loan disbursement to Nigeria Government. President Buhari had requested the Senate’s approval for the World Bank loan. The group appealed to the World Bank to require the Nigerian government to provide adequate explanations for the loan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and … Read more