Court Orders SERAP to Pay DSS Officials N100m for Defamation
An FCT High Court has ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay N100 million in damages to two DSS officials for a defamatory social media publication.
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Abuja High Court to Deliver Judgment in DSS N5.5bn Suit Against SERAP
An Abuja High Court is scheduled to deliver its judgment in the N5.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed by operatives of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).
SERAP Sues Nigerian CCB Over Failure to Probe Abuse of Office
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for its alleged failure to investigate abuse of office concerning amendments to electoral and tax reform laws.
SERAP Urges Tinubu to Withdraw 'Unlawful' Mass Phone-Tapping Rules
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Tinubu to withdraw Nigeria's 2019 phone-tapping rules, deeming them unlawful, unconstitutional, and a threat to privacy and democracy.
SERAP Ordered to Pay N100M in Defamation Lawsuit, Calls Judgment a 'Travesty'
A Federal Capital Territory High Court ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay N100 million in damages for defaming two Department of State Services (DSS) officials. SERAP rejected the judgment, calling it "seriously flawed" and a "dangerous precedent."
Nigerian SERAP Urges Probe into Missing Funds at NIGCOMSAT and NNRA
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged missing funds, including ₦2.9 billion from NIGCOMSAT and NNRA, and ₦465 million in 'unauthorised investment' by NIGCOMSAT.
SERAP Urges Tinubu to Investigate Alleged Journalist Assault
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigeria Police Force to urgently investigate the alleged assault on a journalist in Niger State.
SERAP Urges Nigerian President to Withdraw Mass Surveillance Regulations
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Communications to immediately withdraw the 'Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations,' citing concerns over unlawful mass surveillance.
Court Finds SERAP Liable for Defaming SSS, Awards N100 Million in Damages
A Nigerian court has found the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) liable for defaming the State Security Service (SSS) and awarded N100 million in damages to the security agency.
Nigerian groups petition Tinubu over Wike's 'shoot' remark and threats to journalists
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have jointly petitioned President Bola Tinubu, urging an investigation into FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's alleged 'shoot' remark against Channels TV presenter Seun Okinbaloye and broader threats to journalists. They highlight concerns about impunity for human rights violations and disregard for the rule of law.
SERAP Urges Tinubu to Probe Alleged N5.9 Billion NNPC Rebranding Cost
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to investigate the alleged N5.9 billion spent on rebranding the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to NNPCL.