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Sowore Proposes AI, Blockchain To Fight Corruption In 2027 Manifesto
By Opeyemi Adelakun African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled key elements of his 2027 presidential manifesto, proposing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology and drone systems to reform governance, combat corruption and strengthen national security. Sowore, in separate posts on his verified X account on Friday, said his administration…
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My Expulsion From UNILAG Sealed My Lifelong Commitment To Activism – Sowore
By Opeyemi Adelakun Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said his expulsion from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in 1992 marked the defining moment that cemented his lifelong commitment to activism and the struggle for justice in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with Starnewsng, Sowore reflected on his years as a…
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Sowore Challenges ICPC to Release Gbajabiamila’s Interrogation Video
By Opeyemi Adelakun Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has challenged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to make public the full video recording of its interrogation of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC)…
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The Same Way Spain Beat Argentina, We’ll Defeat Tinubu’ — Sowore
By Opeyemi Adelakun The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has congratulated Spain following its victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, expressing confidence that President Bola Tinubu would similarly be defeated in the 2027 general election. Sowore made the remark in a post on his verified X…
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Sowore Unveils ‘SoworeNow’ Mobile App Ahead Of 2027 Presidential Campaign
By Paul Joseph African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has launched SoworeNow, a mobile application designed as the official digital platform for his 2027 presidential campaign. Announcing the launch in a video shared on his official Instagram page, Sowore said the app would enable supporters to stay informed, connect with the campaign and…
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‘This Is a Cover-Up, Not an Investigation’ — Sowore Slams Tinubu Over PFIPC Probe
By Gloria Drealomalicha Human rights activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive ordering the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, describing the move as a “cover-up” rather than a genuine attempt to uncover the truth. Sowore made the…
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Court Restores Sowore’s Bail, Grants N200m Bail With Two Sureties
By Paul Joseph The Federal High Court in Abuja has restored the bail of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, granting him fresh bail in the sum of N200 million. Justice Muhammad Umar, who presided over the case on Tuesday, ordered Sowore to produce two sureties before he can…
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FENRAD Raises Concern Over Sowore’s Remand, Warns Against Shrinking Civic Space
By: Sunday Ameh The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development has expressed concern over the remand of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre following proceedings before the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement issued on Monday by its Executive Director, Comrade Nelson Nnanna Nwafor,…
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Doris Ogala Reacts as Court Remands Sowore In Kuje Prison
By Paul Joseph Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (African Action Congress) governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 elections, Doris Ogala, has reacted after activist Omoyele Sowore was remanded at the Kuje Custodial Centre following a ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court ordered…
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Drama In Court As Judge Remands Sowore Following Bail Revocation
By Opeyemi Adelakun A fresh twist has emerged in the legal battle involving activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his remand in Kuje Correctional Centre following the dismissal of his application seeking the recusal of the trial judge. The ruling delivered on Monday by Justice Mohammed…
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Court Revokes Sowore’s Bail, Orders Arrest
By Paul Joseph A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has revoked the bail granted to human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, after he failed to appear for his ongoing cyberbullying trial. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order on Tuesday following an oral application by the prosecution, led by Senior Advocate…
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Sowore Injured, Rushed To Hospitalised After Collapse During Democracy Day Protest in Abuja
By Opeyemi and George Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was reportedly hospitalised after collapsing during a Democracy Day protest at Unity Fountain in Abuja following a confrontation between demonstrators and security operatives. The protest, organised by civil society groups and activists to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day, drew scores of participants who…
