Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed remarks by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, describing them as misleading and unfounded. According to reports, Sowore’s comments followed a viral video in which he criticised what he termed “transactional politics” among some regional agitators and influencers, accusing them…
The police have allegedly re-arrested human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, outside the Kuje Magistrate Court, forcing him into a waiting vehicle despite being granted bail. Eyewitnesses at the court said the incident occurred shortly after the magistrate granted bail to Sowore and 13 others. According to Sahara Reporters, while his lawyers were preparing to perfect…
The police have offered reason for the arrest of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, outside the court premises on Thursday. Sowore was arrested when he visited the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The police said Sowore was taken in over Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin…
Security operatives on Thursday arrested Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and convener of the #FreeNnamdiKanu movement, shortly after he met with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Eyewitnesses said Sowore was apprehended by police officers…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the Nigeria Police Force’s bid to stop the “Free Nnamdi KanuNow” protest, allowing it to proceed as scheduled on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, had filed an ex-parte motion against the protest organiser, Omoyele Sowore, in a bid to stop…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, may face prosecution in the United States over a $2 million Florida mansion allegedly acquired through questionable means, activist Omoyele Sowore has claimed. Sowore alleged that Wike violated Florida State laws that prohibit the use of stolen or laundered money to acquire property. In a post…
The global tech giant X (formerly Twitter), has refused to honour the request by the Nigerian secret police, Department of State Services, DSS, to delete anti-President Bola Tinubu tweet by the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore. The San Francisco-based company declined a formal request by the DSS to delete a controversial post made by…
It has been revealed how former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo clashed with the Department of State’s Security (DSS) over the refusal of the agency to obey a court order for the release of Omoyele Sowore during the Muhammadu Buhari administration. This is contained in a new book by Richard Akinnola, titled “I WRITE WHAT…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has charged politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore with false publication and forgery. In a three-count charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/374/2025 filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the IGP accused Sowore of among others, making false publication about the police on his media platforms and forging a…
RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore has announced his release from detention. He informed that the police authorities capitulated to the demands of the movement. Sowore announced his release from police detention on Friday night through his verified social media pages. He also went live on Facebook to speak to his supporters shortly after leaving detention. In…
