SERAP Urges Court To Compel NNPCL To Account For Missing Oil Revenues

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1 year ago

April 30, 2024

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to order the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to account for the alleged missing $2.04 billion and N164 billion oil revenues.

In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/549/2024, which is yet to be assigned to a judge, SERAP is seeking an order of mandamus to direct and compel the NNPCL to account for and explain the whereabouts of the missing oil revenues, as documented in a report by the Auditor-General.

The civil society organisation is also asking the court for an order of mandamus to compel the defendant to hand over suspected perpetrators to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation and prosecution.

The plaintiff is seeking an order of mandamus to compel the NNPC to ensure the full recovery and remittance of the missing revenue into the Federation Account.

In an affidavit attached to the suit, SERAP averred that there is a legitimate public interest in providing the details sought because the NNPCL has a legal responsibility to account for, and explain the whereabouts of the disappeared money.

The plaintiff argued that Section 15(5) of the Nigerian Constitution 1999 (as amended) requires public institutions to abolish all corrupt practices and abuse of power.

It also submitted that Section 16(2) of the Constitution further provides that ‘the material resources of the nation are harnessed and distributed as best as possible to serve the common good.

SERAP also insisted that Section 13 of the 1999 Constitution imposes a clear responsibility on the NNPCL to conform to, observe and apply the provisions of Chapter 2 of the constitution.

It further argued that paragraph 3112(ii) of the Financial Regulations 2009 provides that, ‘Where a public officer fails to account for government revenue, such officer shall be surcharged for the total amount involved and such officer shall be handed over to either the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

The plaintiff further stated that Nigeria has made legally binding commitments under the UN Convention against Corruption to ensure accountability in the management of public resources saying Articles 5 and 9 of the UN Convention also imposes legal obligations on the NNPCL to ensure proper management of public affairs and public funds.

The organisation, therefore, called on the court to compel the defendant to uphold and respect these commitments.

SERAP also maintained that the missing oil revenues have further damaged the already precarious economy in the country and contributed to high levels of deficit spending by the government.

The plaintiff also argued that without the full recovery and remittance of the missing USD$2.04 billion and N164 billion oil revenues, the dire economic situation may worsen, and Nigerians will continue to be denied access to basic public goods and services.

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LIST OF THOSE KILLED IN YELEWATA ATTACK IN BENUE STATE

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15 hours ago

June 17, 2025

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ADAM FAMILY
Torsaar Adam
Doose Adam
Nguyilan Adam

AJAH FAMILY
Lydia Ajah
Terdoo Ajah
Iwuese Ajah

AKPEN FAMILY
Terzungwe Akpen
Aondohemba Akpen
Ushana Akpen
Shater Akpen
Mercy Akpen
Isaac Akpen

AMAKI FAMILY
Festus Amaki
Shater Amaki

ANYA FAMILY
Orbuter Anya

AONDOANA FAMILY
Dooshima Aondoana
Agbogo Aondoana
Erdoo Aondoana

AONDOVIHI FAMILY
Mbakeren Aondovihi
Monday Aondovihi
Erdoo Aondovihi
Joe Aondovihi
Mwarga Aondovihi

ASOM FAMILY
Atuur Asom
Uvershigh Asom

ASOO FAMILY
Doose Asoo
Aondosoo Asoo
Aboi Asoo

AYOM FAMILY
Doose Ayom

AZA FAMILY
Jude Aza

CHII FAMILY
Fanen Chii
Doom Chii
Terzungwe Chii

DENDE FAMILY
Amaki Dende
Angbiandoo Dende
Mercy Dende
Lubem Dende

DOOGA FAMILY
Adohi Dooga
Mbanyiar Dooga
Ikyoche Dooga
Awanboi Dooga
Regina Dooga
Adoo Dooga
Aondofa Dooga
Ute Dooga

FIDE FAMILY
Gabriel Fide
Aondoana Fide
Ukese Fide
Averter Fide
Mwaraorga Fide

FIDELIS FAMILY
Terlumun Fidelis

GBEM FAMILY
Lumunga Gbem

GWABO FAMILY
Felicia Gwabo
Mary Gwabo
Terhemba Gwabo
Jirgema Gwabo

IKPAKYAA FAMILY
Orsoja Ikpakyaa
Injinia Ikpakyaa

IOREMBER FAMILY
Sewuese Iorember

IORHEMEN FAMILY
Uwundu Iorhemen

IORMBA FAMILY
Mathew Iormba
Apam Iormba
Philomena Iormba
Akama Iormba
Ngodoo Iormba
Kumawues Iormba
Nensha Iormba

KONGO FAMILY
Amina Kongo
Terkula Kongo

KOORNAM FAMILY
Shaadye Koornam

KORNA FAMILY
Aboi Korna

KYULE FAMILY
Iorgyer Kyule

LAMAAONDO FAMILY
Orlogbo Lamaaondo
Laadi Lamaaondo
Aondoawase Lamaaondo
Mermber Lamaaondo

MFANYI FAMILY
Mama Mfanyi

NONGOTSE FAMILY
Terngu Nongotse
Msugh Nongotse
Dooshima Nongotse

ORDUE FAMILY
Kwaghhar Ordue
Doosuur Ordue
Doose Ordue

ORSHIO FAMILY
Chia Orshio
Uyina Orshio
Katie Orshio
Myuega Orshio
Usha Orshio
Philomena Orshio
Alia Orshio

SHAGWA FAMILY
Yakov Shagwa
Margaret Shagwa
Erdoo Shagwa
Dooauur Shagwa
Sewuese Shagwa

SHIÔR FAMILY
Awan Shiôr

SIMON FAMILY
Manta Simon

SOLOMON FAMILY
Terkimbir Solomon

TSEGBA FAMILY
Victoria Tsegba
Ngodoo Tsegba
Mimidoo Tsegba
Dorathy Tsegba
Msendoo Tsegba

TYOKUWA FAMILY
Eunice Tyokuwa

UBI FAMILY
Mbaufe Ubi

UCHA FAMILY
Aondohemba Ucha
Terver Ucha
Agon Ucha

UGBAH FAMILY
Doowuese Ugbah
Ngodoo Ugbah

UKE FAMILY
Edeember Uke
Aondodoo Uke
Samson Uke

UKÔ FAMILY
Logo Ukô

ULAM FAMILY
Nongo Ulam
Aondoaver Ulam

UTIM FAMILY
Ormbagba Utim

UTO FAMILY
Matthew Uto
Doopinen Uto
Kumater Uto
Terhile Uto

UZER FAMILY
Bonashe Uzer

ZERKOHOL FAMILY
Versuwe Zerkohol

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If I Cut Short My UK Trip To Return To Benue, My Worry Is, What If Gov Alia Refuses Me Entry Again?- Peter Obi

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15 hours ago

June 17, 2025

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‎Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state and a presidential contender for the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, has defended his decision not to leave the UK to visit Benue state. One of Peter Obi’s advisers, Dr. Moses Paul, made this claim in a Monday post on his official X account. This follows a spate of terrorist attacks in Benue State, where multiple lives were lost in invasions.
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‎Dr. Moses said he had a phone chat with the former governor of Anambra state, asking why he has not visited Benue state with regards to the recent attack on them by alleged herdsmen. According to Dr Moses, this was Peter Obi response
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‎”Mo, if I cut short my UK trip to return to Benue, my greatest worry is, just as it happened when I tried to visit grieving people in Plateau, Niger, and other places, what if the Governor refuses me entry again?”.
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‎Peter Obi made it clear in the conversation that the governor should know that his compassion, not politics, is driving his travel to the state. But he is skeptical about coming because of what happened the last time.
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Trump dismisses ceasefire, wants ‘real end’ to Iran nuclear threat

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15 hours ago

June 17, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out support for a ceasefire with Iran, stating that his administration is instead seeking a “real end” to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

While speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington following an early departure from the G7 summit in Canada, Trump clarified his stance: “I didn’t say I was looking for a ceasefire, a real end means giving up entirely on nuclear weapons,” he said.

Trump added that he is considering sending U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance to engage Iran in talks, but noted that the decision would depend on developments upon his return to Washington.

The president claimed Iran is “very close to having” a nuclear weapon, contradicting testimony from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in March, in which she stated Iran was not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon.

Warning Tehran against any aggression towards U.S. forces, Trump said, “I would come down so hard if they do anything to our people.”

He also signalled continued Israeli military action, saying, “You’re going to find out over the next two days. Nobody’s slowed up so far.”

Addressing his earlier call for Tehran’s nearly 10 million residents to evacuate, Trump said it stemmed from a desire to keep civilians safe.