Tag: Sowore
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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…
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Sowore Calls for Demolition of Properties Linked to Corrupt Politicians
By Gloria Drealomalicha Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has urged the Federal Government to apply the same stringent measures used against kidnappers to politicians and public officials accused of looting public funds. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Sowore argued that corruption remains one…
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Sowore Attacks Tinubu’s Economic Policies, Demands ₦500,000 Minimum Wage for Workers
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has launched a blistering criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the administration as “lazy” and “clueless” while calling for a ₦500,000 monthly minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Sowore argued that the current economic realities make existing wages inadequate for millions of…
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What I Will Do To Fund N500,000 Minimum Wage — Sowore
By: Sunday Ameh Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has explained how his administration would fund a proposed N500,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers if elected into office. Sowore made the statement in a post shared on his official Facebook page, where he argued that Nigeria has enough resources to pay workers…
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Drone Will Be My Defence Minister if I Become President — Sowore
By Paul Joseph Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said he would appoint a drone as Nigeria’s minister of defence if elected president. Sowore made the remark during a live interview on Arise Television on Thursday while discussing his plans to tackle insecurity across the country. “If I become…
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Paying One or Two Years’ Rent Will End If I Become President — Sowore
By: Sunday Ameh Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to stop landlords and landladies from demanding more than three months’ rent from tenants if elected into office in 2027. Sowore made the declaration in a post shared on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, March 28, 2026, where he promised…
