Sowore
Coverage of Sowore in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: SSS Confirms Detaining Journalist Covering Sowore's Activities, Saharareporters Publisher Reacts
The Nigerian SSS confirmed detaining a journalist covering Sowore's activities and provided reasons for the detention. Saharareporters, the publisher, reacted to the incident.
- SSS confirms detaining journalist covering Sowore’s activities, SaharaReporters publisher reacts
The SSS confirmed detaining a journalist who covers Sowore's activities, as stated by Mr. Sowore. The SaharaReporters publisher reacted to the detention. The SSS provided reasons for the journalist's detention.
- Adeyanju defends Sowore calling Tinubu ‘criminal’ as defence opens case in cyberbullying trial
Adeyanju testified as Sowore's first defense witness in a cyberbullying trial over Sowore's social media post labeling President Tinubu a criminal. The case centers on Sowore's 2023 posts criticizing Tinubu.
- Court grants Sowore N200 million bail in alleged cybercrime trial
The court granted Sowore N200 million bail in a cybercrime trial. The bail requires a traditional ruler from his community and a person owning landed property in Abuja as sureties.
- CISLAC, HEDA condemn assault of Sowore, Kaduna mob killing
CISLAC and HEDA condemned the alleged assault of Mr. Sowore by security personnel at a court in Kaduna, with eyewitnesses reporting he was dragged and manhandled in front of lawyers, supporters, and the public. The groups also referenced a separate mob killing incident in Kaduna.
- #EndBadGovernance movement, Obi, SERAP condemn Sowore’s detention, allege political trial
The #EndBadGovernance movement, Obi, and SERAP have condemned the detention of Sowore, alleging it is a political trial. A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Sowore’s remand pending a decision on a bail revocation application.
- ‘Dangerous regression’: Peter Obi reacts to Sowore’s remand in prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Mr. Sowore's remand in Kuje Correctional Centre until Wednesday for a hearing on his motion to stay an order revoking his bail and bench warrant. Peter Obi reacted to this remand, calling it a 'dangerous regression'.
- Nigeria: Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison Days After Revoking Bail
A Nigerian court ordered the remand of activist Sowore in Kuje Prison days after revoking his bail for failing to appear in court. The decision was made in Abuja.
- Court revokes Sowore’s bail, orders his arrest
A court has revoked Sowore's bail and ordered his arrest. Sowore and his lawyer were absent when the case was called on Tuesday.