Tag: SERAP
Preventing EFCC from arresting Ekpeyong, Oke is obstruction of justice – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the rivalry between the Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services…
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We are ready to be probed over statues’ construction – Imo govt
The Imo State Government has said it is ready to be probed over the erection of the statues of Presidents Jacob Zuma and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of South Africa and Liberia respectively.…
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[The Activism Blog] SERAP calls for probe of Okorocha over N1bn statues
Despite the uproar that greeted the unveiling of the South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma statue in Imo state few weeks ago, the Imo state Governor in defiance of public outcry…
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We can’t disclose how states spent N388.304bn Paris Club refund – FG
Appearing before the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, the Federal Government has said it cannot disclose the record of spending of the N388.304 billion London Paris Club loan refunds…
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[The Activism Blog] Handover Lawal, Oke to EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells Buhari
After a long wait that spans over eight months, President Muhammadu Buhari finally taken the bull by the horn as he terminated the appointment of his former Secretary to the Government…
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Handover Babachir Lawal, Oke to EFCC | SERAP tells Buhari
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for sacking the suspended Secretary to Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence…
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[The Activism Blog] SERAP’s persistence on NASS’ accountability just paid off
The quest for accountability in public office championed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has yielded another positive result as the federal high court in Ikoyi on October…
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Monthly allowances: Court grants SERAP’s application against NASS
The Federal High Court in Lagos granted permission to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project to proceed in its bid to ascertain the exact earnings of national lawmakers. SERAP is also demanding…
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FG set to publish names of suspected looters
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abukabar Malami SAN, has disclosed that “President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all relevant agencies to compile documents on names of…
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EFCC, ICPC must investigate alleged $25bn oil contracts scam – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged $25bn…
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SERAP sues FG over N40bn double pay to ex-governors
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has used the Federal Government for not stopping former governors from receiving double pay and life pensions. Background: SERAP had written a letter…
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Suspend NNPC boss for alleged corruption | SERAP tells Buhari
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru. SERAP was responding to allegations made by the…
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The sky won’t fall if you release details of your salaries and allowances | SERAP tells Senate
Considering that the Senate refused to address the claims that the take home of a Senator surpasses, by a large margin, that of a U.S. President, the Socio-Economic Rights and…
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SERAP gives 14 days ultimatum to Obaseki to pay pension arrears or face legal action
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki to pay pensioners in the state their outstanding entitlements within the next 14 days or face…
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[The Activism Blog] SERAP wants Diezani Alison-Madueke tried before the International Criminal Court
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to seek arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to bring the former Minister of Petroleum Resources,…
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Stop military from monitoring Nigerians on social media | SERAP tells Buhari
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the plan to monitor Nigerians on social media. SERAP in a letter by its Deputy Director, Timothy…
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ICC considering our petition to probe Obasanjo, Jonathan over N11trn electricity funds – SERAP
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has started considering a petition sent by SERAP, over the squandering of N11 trillion electricity funds by the administrations of ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa…
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SERAP urges Osinbajo to improve the security system for EFCC officials
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to “direct the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Kpotun Idris to lead the investigation of Wednesday’s attack by gunmen…
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SERAP petitions ICC to investigate alleged missing N11trn electricity fund
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in a petition dated 16th August 2017, signed by the group’s Deputy Director, Timothy Adewale, and addressed to Mrs. Fatou Bensouda of the…
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Opinion: Saraki’s pension drama- Who is he fooling?
By Gbenga Odunsi In July, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) asked Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, to institute legal action on behalf of…
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How N11trn electricity fund was looted under Obasanjo, Yar’Adua, Jonathan – SERAP
A report by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has alleged that N11trn meant for the provision of electricity was diverted under ex-presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan.…
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Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no longer receive pensions from their states
Three former governors - current ministers have said that they no longer receive pensions from their state governments. The ministers are Babatunde Fashola (Power, Works and Housing); Chris Ngige (Labour…
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I have stopped collecting pension in Kwara – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki said he had stop collecting pension as former governor of Kwara State. According to him, he wrote a letter to the state government to stop the…
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N40bn life pensions: SERAP replies Fayemi, says ‘threat of legal action unjustified’
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has urged Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, “to join us in promoting and supporting legislative measures to redirect public funds…
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I have not received any pension from Ekiti govt | Fayemi tells SERAP
Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi has threatened to sue the Social-Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) if it does not prove that he receives pension from Ekiti State…
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Sue Saraki, Akpabio, Kwakwanso for N40bn double pay, SERAP tells FG
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project on Sunday urged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami to recover an alleged N40bn earned in double payment, by former…
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Court orders Buhari, Osinbajo to release names of looters of public funds
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Wednesday, ordered the Federal Government to ensure the immediate release of names of high-ranking public officials who have been found guilty of mismanagement…
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Saraki’s acquittal suggests shortcomings in our justice system – SERAP
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said the acquittal of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal "suggests serious shortcomings in the criminal justice system." The CCT…
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Refer high profile corruption cases to the International Criminal Court, SERAP tells Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana Following a string of court rulings against high-profile corruption cases last week, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “adopt a revolutionary…
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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You are not immune to constitutional control, SERAP tells Senate
by Azeez Adeniyi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, on Thursday said the decision of the Senate to summon Prof. Itse Sagay for his comment against the upper chamber was…
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