A northern youth group has called for the prosecution of Omoyele Sowore, publisher and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, over an alleged leak of court footage involving a Department of State Services operative. The group, Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly, said the leaked video showed Sowore’s lawyer cross-examining a DSS officer during…
The Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Tuesday that Omoyele Sowore’s prosecution by the Department of State Services (DSS) is linked to the security risks of his social media posts against President Bola Tinubu. Cyril Nosike, the first prosecution witness, explained under cross-examination by Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, that the charges followed posts on…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned Nigerian activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore that his bail will be revoked if he makes further public comments deemed harmful to national peace and security. The caution was issued on Tuesday by Justice Mohammed Umar while ruling on Sowore’s bail application following his arraignment by the Department…
The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its plan to arrest political activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged intentions to incite violent protests in the state. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh made the statement on Monday during a strategic security meeting at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, noting that Sowore had failed…
The planned arraignment of Nigerian journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore was postponed on Wednesday after he and his lawyer failed to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore, publisher of the investigative platform Sahara Reporters, is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) on charges of defamation, alongside Meta Platforms (Facebook)…
The scheduled arraignment of activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore was on Monday postponed after the presiding judge failed to appear in court. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, was reported to be presiding over proceedings in another division, leading to the adjournment of the case. The court has now fixed…
The Presidency has criticised Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers representing detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, for participating in a protest organised by activist Omoyele Sowore in Abuja. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed his displeasure in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. He said…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, until October 27. Justice Mohammed Umar gave the ruling on Tuesday to allow Sowore adequate time to prepare his defence. Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), is facing a five-count charge filed by the…
The Department of State Services (DSS), has filed cybercrime and criminal defamation charges against Omoyele Sowore and two others, for allegedly publishing false and inciting social media posts about President Bola Tinubu. The charges, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, also list X (formerly Twitter) and Meta (Facebook) as co-defendants. In the…
The Nigerian government has charged opposition politician Omoyele Sowore with cybercrime after he referred to President Bola Tinubu as “a criminal” in a social media post. Court documents filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday indicate that Sowore faces five counts under the Cybercrimes Amendment Act, 2024. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025, also…
