AGF takes over Sowore’s case from DSS
AGF, Abubakar Malami The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) off the trial of Omoyele Sowore. According to…
Rights violation: Stop meddling in our affairs, we are a sovereign nation – FG tells UK, US, EU
SA on Media and Publicity, to the President, Mr Femi Adesina The Nigerian Government has asked the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union to stop meddling…
I did not visit the Chief Judge over Sowore’s case – AGF
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has stressed that he did not visit the Chief, Judge John Tsoho over Mr. Omoyele Sowore’s case…
Sowore’s Rearrest: Reps to probe DSS’ action
The House of Representatives has mandated its relevant committees to investigate the action of Department of State Service (DSS) operatives following the rearrest of convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore at…
We’re not going to be tempted to join issues with the Presidency over a case that is pending before the court, Falana replies FG
Counsel to Mr Omoyele Sowore and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has asked the Federal Government to stop subjecting his client to a media trial. Mr Falana said it…
Sowore’s rearrest: CSOs demand release of Sowore, give FG 14 days to prosecute DSS officials
A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria have issued a 14- day ultimatum to the Federal Government demanding the release of Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement. This ultimatum…
Sowore’s rearrest: DSS says Sowore resorted to “acts inimical to security” shortly after his release
The Department of State Services (DSS) has explained why it rearrested the convener of RevolutionNow protests, Mr Omoyele Sowore. In a statement on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer,…
Sowore’s Rearrest: US gov’t expresses concern, tells FG to respect the rule of law
The United States government has expressed concerns over the rearrest of the convener of the ‘Revolution Now’ movement and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Mr. Omoyele…
Sowore: No gov’t will allow anybody to openly call for destabilisation in the country and do nothing – Presidency
The Presidency says the Department of State Services does not necessarily need the permission of President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest persons of interest like the detained activist, Mr. Omoyele…
DSS calls Sowore’s rearrest video propaganda
The Department of State Services (DSS) says circulation of a video clip on attempt to rearrest Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the RevolutionNow protest in a courtroom was a mischief….