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The Digest: Omoyele Sowore has called for a protest against the NYSC's decision to withhold Rita Uguamaye’s discharge certificate. The move follows Uguamaye’s criticism of government policies. According to reports, this action highlights the consequences of dissent within Nigeria’s youth...

The Digest: Omoyele Sowore, the human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, was released from police custody late Friday after a wave of public outcry over his arrest. Sowore had been detained since Wednesday and described the arrest as unlawful, accusing the Nigeria Police Force...

The Digest: In a scene that is rooted in the storm of political protest, the Commissioner of Police for the Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle, has addressed protesters and the press in Abuja, explaining the reason for activist Omoyele Sowore's continued detention. Key Points...

The Digest: Omoyele Sowore, 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), was detained by the Nigerian Police on August 6, 2025, under allegations of forgery and inciting disturbances. His supporters have vowed to initiate a nationwide protest in response. Key Points...

The Digest: Omoyele Sowore and retired police officers are staging a nationwide protest, calling for reforms to Nigeria’s pension scheme. The protest, centered around pension inequality, reflects the growing discontent among former police officers over the government’s lack of action. Key...

At the launch of Demonstration of Craze, a book on Nigeria’s democratic struggles, activist Omoyele Sowore dropped a bombshell—declaring Nigeria’s system a “morontocracy” (rule by morons). But former Edo Governor Adams Oshiomhole fired back, defending incremental progress. Their clash revealed...