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Sowore, Basiru Trade Words Over Alleged UNILORIN Expulsion, UNILAG Admission

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Sowore, Basiru Trade Words Over Alleged UNILORIN Expulsion, UNILAG Admission

A political dispute has erupted between African Action Congress (AAC) leader Omoyele Sowore and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary Ajibola Basiru over their student activism days, with Sowore claiming he helped Basiru secure admission to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after an alleged expulsion from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). The controversy intensified on…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Basiru Dismisses Sowore’s Political Credibility, Calls Him a Skit Maker Over Request to Use Aso Villa for Campaign Event

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Basiru Dismisses Sowore’s Political Credibility, Calls Him a Skit Maker Over Request to Use Aso Villa for Campaign Event

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has questioned the political credibility of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following the party’s request to use the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, for a campaign-related event ahead of the 2027 general elections. Basiru described Sowore as a “skit maker”…

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2027 General Elections, Politics

Court Reinstates Sowore’s Bail, Imposes N200m Bond and New Surety Conditions

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Court Reinstates Sowore’s Bail, Imposes N200m Bond and New Surety Conditions

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted fresh bail to activist, online publisher and former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, after previously revoking his earlier bail over his failure to appear in court. Justice Umar Mohammed, who presided over the case on Tuesday, ordered Sowore’s release on a ₦200 million bail…

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Activists and Activism, Justice and Judiciary

Court Revokes Sowore’s Bail, Issues Arrest Warrant Over Court Absence

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Court Revokes Sowore’s Bail, Issues Arrest Warrant Over Court Absence

The Federal High Court in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to activist, politician, and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and issued a bench warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear for a scheduled court proceeding on Tuesday. Justice Mohammed Umar ordered the revocation of Sowore’s bail following an application by counsel representing…

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Activists and Activism

DSS Faces Scrutiny as Sowore Uses Reno Omokri’s Words in Cybercrime Trial

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DSS Faces Scrutiny as Sowore Uses Reno Omokri’s Words in Cybercrime Trial

Human rights activist and a presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore has challenged the Cybercrime charges preferred against him using Reno Omokri’s past videos calling President Tinubu a “drug lord ” , a scenario that has positioned the DSS to faces tough questions in the Abuja court drama. Court Drama: Omokri Videos…

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News

Sowore Calls Out Kwara Gov. AbdulRazaq Over Alleged Intolerance To Citizens’ Right to Protest (See Video)

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Sowore Calls Out Kwara Gov. AbdulRazaq Over Alleged Intolerance To Citizens’ Right to Protest (See Video)

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has strongly condemned what he described as the violent suppression of peaceful protesters at the Kwara State Government House, accusing the state government of intolerance and disregard for citizens’ constitutional rights. In a statement shared on his verified social media page on Monday, Sowore reacted to…

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Activists and Activism, News

Ned Nwoko Denies Marrying Underaged Regina Daniels at 17 as Sowore Publishes Passport Bio-Data Page

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Ned Nwoko Denies Marrying Underaged Regina Daniels at 17 as Sowore Publishes Passport Bio-Data Page

Senator Ned Nwoko has denied reports claiming he married popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels when she was just 17 years old. The Delta North lawmaker released details of her date of birth to support his claim, amid fresh allegations from Omoyele Sowore’s Sahara Reporters, which published what it describes as a more credible bio-data page…

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Celebrities

Court Grants Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer and 11 Others Bail After Abuja Protest Arrests

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Court Grants Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer and 11 Others Bail After Abuja Protest Arrests

A Magistrate Court sitting in the Kuje area of Abuja has granted bail to human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, along with Nnamdi Kanu’s former lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and eleven other protesters arrested during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration. The protesters were detained on Thursday by the Nigeria Police Force following a rally demanding…

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Activists and Activism, Justice and Judiciary

Sowore Renews Call For IGP Egbetokun To Vacate Office At Force HQT

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Sowore Renews Call For IGP Egbetokun To Vacate Office At Force HQT

Relentless Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has reiterated his call on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to vacate his office on the grounds that he has exceeded the constitutional retirement age of 60 years. Sowore, made the call yesterday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He said it was unacceptable for Egbetokun to…

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Activists and Activism

Sowore Vows To Proceed As Police Urge ‘Take IT Back’ Movement To Halt Planned Protest

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Sowore Vows To Proceed As Police Urge ‘Take IT Back’ Movement To Halt Planned Protest

Relentless Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has rejected claims by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) that the planned nationwide protest by the ‘Take It Back’ movement on Monday is aimed at undermining the National Police Day celebration. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Mr Sowore criticised the statement issued…

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Police and Interior Affairs