Police arrest Sowore
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The news of his arrest was first shared by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who criticized the action as a violation of Nigeria’s judicial process. Effiong, in a post on […]
Free Nnamdi Kanu: More reactions trail Abuja protest
The nationwide protest demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has continued to spark heated reactions across Nigeria. The protest, led by activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, took place on Monday despite a Federal High Court order restricting demonstrations near key government areas […]
FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Police won’t attack us if we were bandits – Sowore
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized the police for allegedly attacking peaceful protesters demanding the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking on the ‘Prime Time’ programme on Arise Television, Sowore said the law enforcement officers targeted them simply because they were peaceful. Sowore argued that if the protesters were criminals or bandits, the […]
Protest: Security operatives fired live bullets at us – Sowore
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has accused security operatives of firing live bullets and tear gas at peaceful protesters during the #FreeNnamdiKanu rally in Abuja on Monday. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Sowore explained that the protesters had gathered peacefully in front of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel before security forces arrived and […]
NANS Denies Involvement In #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distanced itself from a proposed #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, allegedly being organized by activist Omoyele Sowore and his associates. In a press conference held at the Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, NANS President Olushola Oladoja clarified that the association has no link to the planned demonstration and warned students not […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Ohanaeze, South-East Govs, Ministers reject Atiku, Sowore’s nationwide protest
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South-East governors, and serving ministers from the region have openly rejected the proposed nationwide protest being planned by Atiku Abubakar and Omoyele Sowore over the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The regional leaders described the planned protest as unnecessary and politically motivated, warning that […]
BREAKING: DSS slams cybercrime charges against Sowore, others over anti-Tinubu post
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken activist Omoyele Sowore and two others to court, accusing them of making false posts about President Bola Tinubu. The DSS says the comments were meant to cause unrest in the country. The charges, which were filed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also listed […]
‘Liar, you tortured, broke Sowore’s hands’ – Adeyanju counters police
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has dismissed the Nigeria Police Force’s denial of torturing former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore while in detention. Sowore, who is being investigated for alleged cyberstalking, was recently seen in a viral photo with his arm in a bandage, raising concerns about possible abuse while in custody. The police released a statement […]
Atiku condemns police over Sowore’s detention
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the police over the reported mistreatment and arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore by the team working under the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). He described the incident as a misuse of power. Atiku, who ran for president under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, made […]
Sowore uncovers identity of man who allegedly stole his AI smart glasses during protest
Popular Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed the identity of the person who allegedly stole his smart glasses during a protest in Abuja. On Monday, Sowore led a peaceful demonstration with retired police officers at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters. The protest was aimed at demanding better pension benefits for the retirees. After the protest […]