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The Digest:

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition but barred him from public statements that could "incite" people against President Bola Tinubu, following his arraignment on cybercrime charges.

Key Points:
  • Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, granted bail on Tuesday, December 2.
  • The bail was granted on self-recognition, a notable concession for the defendant.
  • A key condition prohibits Sowore from making utterances that could incite the public against President Tinubu.
  • Sowore pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge of cybercrime for alleged derogatory social media posts.
  • The case has been adjourned to January 19, 2026, for the commencement of the trial.
  • The charges were filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) in September.
  • Sowore has filed a countersuit challenging the action as "unconstitutional censorship."
The ruling creates a tense equipoise: physical freedom is exchanged for enforced public silence, setting the stage for a protracted legal battle over the limits of expression in the digital age.

Sources: The Cable, Vanguard






















Sources: Daily Trust, The Nation