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Order Probe Into Alleged Assault Of NTA Journalist By Niger Governor's Security Aides, SERAP Tells Tinubu | Sahara Reporters bit.ly/3NI0dK0

SERAP seeks justice for assaulted journalist, urges Tinubu to act vanguardngr.com/2026/03/serap-…

BREAKING: We urge President Bola Tinubu [ @oficialABAT ] to direct the Inspector General of Police, @TunjiDisu1 to promptly, thoroughly and transparently investigate the brutal assault on Mr. Musa Mikail, a senior reporter with @NTANewsNow on 13 March while covering a Ramadan Iftar at the palace of the Etsu Nupe in Bida, Niger State. According to reports, the attack was allegedly carried out by private security personnel acting on the instruction of Mr. Shehu Maikano, the Chief Security Officer to the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Bago [ @HonBago ] President Tinubu should immediately direct the Inspector General of Police to investigate the role played by governor Mohammed Bago in the assault on Musa Mikail, and make clear to the governor and his government that no state governor or public official is above the law, and that the use of security personnel to intimidate or assault journalists will not be tolerated by his administration. The President should also ensure that any official found to have ordered, condoned, or participated in the attack is held accountable, including through appropriate disciplinary measures or referral for prosecution, and that Musa Mikail is provided with access to justice and effective remedies, including adequate compensation. Governor Mohammed Bago and his government MUST end the persistent attacks on press freedom, the rule of law, and democratic accountability in Niger State. Journalists play a critical role in informing the public and holding those in power to account, and the continuing intimidation and attempt to silence them by the Niger State government is unacceptable and unlawful. Section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 (as amended) guarantees the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to receive and impart information without interference. This constitutional protection extends to journalists carrying out their professional duties and imposes a duty on public officials to respect and protect media freedom. Section 34 of the Constitution guarantees the right to dignity of the human person, including freedom from inhuman and degrading treatment. The reported physical assault on Mr. Mikail, if established, would amount to a clear violation of this fundamental right. Under Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which Nigeria has domesticated, every individual has the right to receive and disseminate information. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has consistently affirmed that attacks on journalists constitute a violation of this right and undermine democratic governance. Under Article 19 of the ICCPR, the right to freedom of expression includes the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information. The UN Human Rights Committee has made clear that states must not only refrain from interfering with journalists but must also protect them from attacks by third parties, including private individuals acting on the instruction or with the acquiescence of public officials. Persistent impunity for attacks on journalists undermines democracy, weakens public trust, and emboldens further violations. Holding perpetrators accountable is essential not only for justice in this case but also for safeguarding the broader environment for press freedom in Nigeria. In a democratic society governed by the rule of law, public officials must never use their positions or security apparatus to suppress the media. Rather, they have a legal and moral duty to uphold, protect, and promote the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution and international human rights law.

SERAP urges Akpabio to publish names in ₦200trn NNPCL probe thesun.ng/serap-urges-ak…₦200trn-nnpcl-probe/

₦200 Trillion Scandal: SERAP Issues 7-Day Ultimatum to Akpabio to Name Officials Linked to NNPCL Missing Funds or Face Legal Action barristerng.com/%e2%82%a6200-t…

Ensure transparency in NNPCL ₦200tn probe, SERAP tells Senate justeventonline.com/ensure-transpa…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to direct the Public Accounts Committee to disclose the names and positions of officials implicated in the alleged ₦210 trillion missing or unaccounted for from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). telegraph.ng/news/2026/03/2…

SERAP Urges Akpabio to Expose NNPCL Officials over ₦200trn Scandal. Chuks Okocha in Abuja The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has formally requested that Senate President Godswill Akpabio instruct the Senate’s Public Accounts... ow.ly/Row4106wcIW

Alleged Missing N210trn: Publish Names Of Those Implicated Or Face Legal Action, SERAP Tells Akpabio lagospostng.com/alleged-missin…

BREAKING: SERAP has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to compel the Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and positions of all officials implicated in the alleged ₦210 trillion missing or unaccounted for from NNPCL

Alleged missing N210trn: Publish names of those implicated or face legal action, SERAP tells Akpabio newsdiaryonline.com/alleged-missin… via @NewsDiaryOnline

ALLEGED MISSING N210tn NNPCL funds: SERAP threatens to sue Akpabio unless… - fyi.ng/p/e04e0088

SERAP urges Senate President Akpabio to ensure full disclosure of officials allegedly linked to NNPC ₦200 trillion scandal. ow.ly/8ib9106wejk

SERAP Calls On Akpabio To Name NNPC Officials In ₦200 Trillion Probe - fyi.ng/p/768e99d6

SERAP urges Senate President Godswill Akpabio to name officials linked to alleged N210 trillion missing from NNPCL and publish investigation details. guardian.ng/news/again-ser…

SERAP Asks King Charles To Address Rights Violations During Tinubu’s UK Visit - fyi.ng/p/63d59a0a

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Alleged missing N210trn: Publish names of those implicated or face legal action, SERAP tells Akpabio serap-nigeria.org/2026/03/22/all…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to “direct the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and designations of all officials implicated in the alleged ₦200 trillion missing or unaccounted for from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), regardless of their social or political status.”...wp.me/p6TSXP-290U

BREAKING: We've urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to direct the Senate’s Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and designations of all officials implicated in the alleged ₦200 trillion missing or unaccounted for from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), regardless of their social or political status.   We also urged him to direct the Committee to widely disclose details of the ongoing investigation, including audit reports, financial records, and official communications relied upon by the Committee, as well as the timelines for when any implicated officials should appear before it and for the conclusion of the investigation.   The Public Accounts Committee is investigating allegations that about ₦200 trillion is missing from NNPCL’s accounts between 2017 and 2023. The Committee has raised concerns over unreconciled figures and lack of supporting documentation, yet several officials have failed to appear or provide satisfactory explanations. Full disclosure of the ongoing investigation is essential to ensure transparency and accountability, prevent political interference, and allow Nigerians to independently scrutinise the facts and investigation. The allegations that ₦200 trillion is missing or unaccounted for, whether fully accurate or partly overstated, can only be taken seriously by Nigerians if the Senate is fully transparent in its ongoing investigation regarding the credibility, plausibility, and accuracy of the claims. Transparency regarding the ongoing investigation would prevent any perception of a cover-up or political compromise, and ensure that the facts are clearly established. Providing complete and verifiable information would allow the public and oversight institutions to assess the situation objectively and determine where the truth lies regarding the allegations.   The magnitude of the sum, combined with the NNPCL’s history of opaque practices, underscores the urgency of a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation.   Allowing these allegations to be ignored, delayed, or politicized risks normalizing impunity and diminishes the public’s right to know how national wealth is being managed.