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Sowore's Bail Hearing: Court to Decide on Activist's Fate

Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore awaits a crucial court decision on June 30 regarding his bail restoration and the removal of an arrest warrant. The Federal High Court's ruling follows Sowore's alleged cybercrime and defamation charges concerning remarks made against President Bola Tinubu. This ongoing legal battle highlights the complex relationship between activism, free speech, and state authority in Nigeria.

InformationNG·June 24, 2026AI-curated

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed June 30, 2026, for ruling on an application by activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail and the setting aside of a bench warrant issued against him. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter af

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