Omoyele Sowore
Coverage of Omoyele Sowore in the Nexus archive.
- SSS releases journalist linked to Sowore from detention
SSS released a journalist linked to activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. Sowore attributed the release to pressure from Nigerians, civil society groups, and lawyers demanding her freedom.
- Nigeria: Court Grants Sowore Bail, Sets Fresh Conditions for Release
The Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, an online publisher and African Action Congress presidential candidate, with new conditions for his release.
- Nigeria: Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre, Dismisses Recusal Application
A Nigerian court ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore in the Kuje Correctional Centre following allegations of cybercrime. The Federal High Court in Abuja also dismissed his application for the judge's recusal.
- Nigeria: Sowore Vows to Continue Mobilisation After Court Orders Remand in Kuje Prison
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has vowed to continue mobilizing Nigerians despite being ordered to remand in Kuje Prison by a court. He stated that his detention will not halt his activism.
- Nigeria: Alleged Cyberbullying - Sowore Opts to Represent Himself in Court
Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, has stated he will represent himself in court until a new legal team is formed for the alleged cyberbullying case against him.
- Nigeria: Alleged Cyberbullying - Sowore Opts to Represent Himself in Court
Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, has decided to represent himself in court while awaiting the formation of a new legal team for the alleged cyberbullying case against him.