Adelanwa Bamgboye

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SERAP sues FG over ban on Eedris’ song

4 days ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over “the failure to reverse the arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional ban” on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song ‘Tell Your Papa’. The song, which allegedly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, was prohibited from radio and TV broadcast over its “objectionable nature”.
Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, SERAP tells Tinubu

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “To reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate the allegations that over N233bn of public funds are missing, diverted or unaccounted for by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc., Abuja and other ministries, departments...
SERAP sues Tinubu over suspension of Fubara, Rivers lawmakers

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected Governor, Deputy Governor, and Members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel Nulog; Nengim Ikpoemugh Royal; and Gracious Eyoh–Sifumbukho, who are members of SERAP Volunteers’ Lawyers Network (SVLN) in...
Trial of AMCON’s ex-MD, Union Bank, others open in Lagos

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

The trial of a former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Ahmed Kuru, and four others for allegedly defrauding Arik Airline of N76 billion and $31.5 million, respectively began on Monday before Justice Mojisola Dada sitting at the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos. The other accused persons are Kamilu Alaba Omorkide, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, Chief Executive Officer at Arik Air International Ltd, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. and Super Bravo.
Trial of AMCON’s ex-MD, others open in Lagos

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

The trial of a former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Ahmed Kuru, and four others for allegedly defrauding Arik Airline of N76 billion and $31.5 million, respectively began on Monday before Justice Mojisola Dada sitting at the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos. The other accused persons are Kamilu Alaba Omorkide, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, Chief Executive Officer at Arik Air International Ltd, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. and Super Bravo.
SERAP sues Akpabio over Natasha's suspension

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the failure to reverse the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. SERAP alleged that the suspension was based solely on the peaceful exercise of Natasha’s right to freedom of expression. Akpabio is sued for himself and on behalf of all members of the Senate.
We Must Recover N455bn Debt Owed By Arik - AMCON

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has said the agency is ready to work in line with its mandate by recovering the accumulated debts of over N455 billion owed by Arik Air Limited (in receivership), and other sister companies belonging to Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, promoter of Arik.
Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

Justice Ayokunle Faji sitting at a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, ordered the permanent forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to a fraud involving the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. In his ruling, Justice Faji stated that the sum was proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities and must be forfeited to the federal government.
SERAP asks court to halt 50% telecoms tariff hike

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable 50 percent telecom tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).”Joined in the suit as Defendant is the NCC. The NCC had recently approved a 50 percent hike in telecom tariffs.
SERAP writes Trump, seeks list of Nigerian officials hiding loot in US banks

Jan 19, 2025 | dailytrust.com | Adelanwa Bamgboye

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged US President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration “to promptly identify US-based proceeds of corruption traced to former and current Nigerian public officials and their associates and to ensure the full recovery and return of any such stolen assets to Nigeria.” SERAP said any return of proceeds of corruption from Nigeria must meet strict transparency and accountability standards to ensure the funds are used...