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IHRDA Warns Defamation Ruling Against SERAP Threatens Civil Society
The IHRDA has expressed alarm over a N100 million defamation judgment against SERAP, warning that the ruling may stifle human rights advocacy and democratic participation in Nigeria.
IHRDA Expresses Alarm Over Defamation Ruling Against Nigerian NGO SERAP
The IHRDA has criticized a court judgment against the NGO SERAP, warning that the high financial penalties for defamation could silence public-interest advocacy and shrink civic space in Nigeria.
SERAP Urges Senate President and House Speaker to Investigate Missing N6.3 Billion Constituency Project Funds
SERAP has demanded that Senate President Akpabio and Speaker Abbas initiate a formal investigation into the alleged diversion of N6.3 billion in constituency project funds following revelations in the 2022 Auditor-General's report.
Senate spokesperson denies lawmaker involvement in 110 billion vehicle purchase
Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu states that individual lawmakers were not involved in the controversial N110 billion vehicle procurement, asserting that the National Assembly's bureaucracy manages all such acquisitions.
International Rights Groups Call for End to Harassment of Nigerian NGO SERAP
International rights organizations are urging the Nigerian government to cease the alleged intimidation of SERAP, labeling the legal pressure against the NGO as a potential threat to civil society and free speech.
SERAP demands immediate release of Omoyele Sowore from Tinubu administration
SERAP has urged President Tinubu to release journalist Omoyele Sowore, labeling the charges against him as an attack on human rights and freedom of expression.
SERAP Demands Immediate Freedom for Omoyele Sowore
SERAP has formally requested that the Nigerian government drop all charges and immediately release AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore following his court-ordered remand.