Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has disclosed a private WhatsApp exchange with presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who urged him to delete a social media post describing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a “criminal.” The former presidential candidate in the 2019 and 2023 elections disclosed this on Tuesday through his social media accounts. Sowore said Onanuga…
Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters and former presidential candidate has been invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) over his recent X post on President Bola Tinubu. The DSS in a letter dated September 7, described Sowore’s post as false and malicious. The letter signed by Uwem Davies on behalf of the…
Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, says he would not delete his post on President Bola Tinubu despite a request to do so by the Department of State Services (DSS) to X (formerly Twitter). In a post on Sunday, Sowore said X officially notified him of the request from the DSS. His words: “This morning,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has written to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, demanding the urgent deactivation of Omoyele Sowore’s verified account. The agency said one of Sowore’s recent posts on President Bola Tinubu is capable of inciting violence and threatening national security. The DSS noted that Sowore, publisher of…
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 federal high court in Abuja has ordered six banks to provide the inspector-general of police (IGP) with information pertaining to the accounts connected to Omoyele Sowore, an activist and publisher. Emeka Nwite, the presiding judge, issued the order on Tuesday following an ex-parte application moved by Wisdom Madaki, counsel to the IGP. The defendants…
Prominent activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on Tuesday led a protest to the headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of Ms Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a corps member whose service year was allegedly extended unjustly. The protest follows allegations of political victimisation…
Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has lambasted former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that he could end corruption within one month if elected president. Sowore labelled Amaechi “a fool at 40” and questioned why he failed to tackle corruption during his long years in power. In a video, Sowore said, “Amaechi said…
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was tortured while in custody, stating that his arrest was based on allegations of forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences. The Force said Sowore was apprehended and released on bail within the constitutionally stipulated 48 hours, under lawful authority,…
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener Omoyele Sowore was released from Nigeria Police custody late Friday, following nearly three days of detention that ignited widespread protests and condemnation from civil society groups. Announcing his release on X, Sowore stated, “Nigeria Police Force and its illegal IGP has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement,…