omoyele sowore

The Digest: Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has declared that former Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun's resignation is an implicit acknowledgment that his tenure was never legitimate. Speaking on Channels Television's The Morning Brief, Sowore stated: "This removal or...

The Digest: Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized Senator Adams Oshiomhole for what he describes as a disconnect from Nigeria’s economic realities, following a viral video showing the senator aboard a private jet with a South African influencer. Sowore stated that Oshiomhole’s...

The Digest: The Federal Government has amended its cybercrime charges against activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, removing X (formerly Twitter) and Meta (Facebook) as co-defendants. According to court documents, Sowore is accused of violating the Cybercrimes Act by...

The Digest: Omoyele Sowore has reacted to the accident involving boxer Anthony Joshua by issuing a stark critique of Nigeria's infrastructure and governance, while recalling a past warning he gave the athlete about associating with the country's leadership. Key Points: Sowore extended...

The Digest: Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has condemned the violent attack on women and children protesting insecurity in Kwara State, calling the incident “one of the most despicable scenes” at a government house. In a post on X, Sowore accused Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of...

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...

The Digest: Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has called for the immediate suspension and arrest of Senator Ned Nwoko over allegations of cross-border sex trafficking and systematic abuse of power. In a video statement, Sowore outlined what he described as a troubling pattern of...

The Digest: Activist Omoyele Sowore has escalated the controversy surrounding Senator Ned Nwoko and Regina Daniels, accusing the lawmaker of "statutory sexual assault" and other serious crimes. In a Facebook post, Sowore declared that Nwoko must be held accountable for allegedly marrying...

The Digest: Activist Omoyele Sowore has responded to the Lagos Police Command declaring him wanted, confirming his awareness of the allegations and stating his intention to personally meet with Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh to address the situation directly. Key Points: Sowore confirmed he...

The Digest: The Lagos State Police Command has declared prominent activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore wanted, accusing him of planning to incite public disorder and obstruct major roads, including the Third Mainland Bridge, in a move that escalates tensions between...

The Digest: Activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after a four-day detention. His arrest occurred on October 23 following a protest demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu outside the Federal High Court in Abuja...

The Digest: Police officers re-arrested activist Omoyele Sowore immediately after a magistrate's court in Kuje, Abuja, granted him bail. The incident occurred just moments after the court had set liberal bail conditions for Sowore and twelve other defendants linked to the #FreeNnamdiKanu...

The Digest: An Abuja Magistrate Court has granted bail to activist Omoyele Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s brother Prince Emmanuel, and lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, along with others arrested during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. The decision comes after the court had initially remanded the defendants on...

The Digest: In a move that tests the boundaries of protest and legal order, the Nigeria Police Force has clarified its arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore. According to reports, authorities claim he led demonstrators into a court-restricted area, justifying the detention as an act of "fair...

The Digest: Activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore was arrested by armed policemen within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to reports, the arrest occurred shortly after he appeared in solidarity with the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, with officers stating they...

Nigeria's capital, Abuja, was transformed into a ghost town on Monday as a heavy security deployment shut down the city to prevent a protest for Nnamdi Kanu's release. According to TheCable, major government zones including the Federal Secretariat and National Assembly were deserted, with...

The Digest: A planned protest for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu was forcefully dispersed by security operatives in Abuja on Monday morning. According to Daily Post, activist Omoyele Sowore and other demonstrators were seen fleeing after police and military officers fired shots and...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined an ex parte motion filed by the Nigeria Police Force seeking to stop the "Free Nnamdi Kanu Now" protest scheduled for Monday, October 20. Justice Umar instead directed the police to formally serve the protest organizer, Omoyele Sowore, and...

The Digest; According to reports, the Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence (AYPC) has called on Nigerians to shun a planned protest by activist Omoyele Sowore demanding the release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. The group alleged that the demonstration, scheduled for Monday, is not a...

The Digest: In a sharp critique that challenges the equity of presidential mercy, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned President Bola Tinubu's clemency granted to Maryam Sanda. Sowore took to social media to label the act as selective justice, arguing that a convicted murderer...