Omoyele Sowore
NigeriaactivistMaleb. 19716.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Omoyele Sowore is a Nigerian human rights activist and journalist known for his vocal opposition to government policies and his advocacy for democracy and social justice. He is the founder of the online news platform Sahara Reporters and has been an outspoken critic of various administrations in Nigeria. Recently, he sparked controversy by labeling Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun as an 'illegal IGP' in response to the ongoing debate over Egbetokun's tenure extension.
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Omoyele Sowore has condemned the alleged traditional cleansing of a female TikTok content creator.
Sowore Condemns Abuse of Female TikTokerNigeria· 2026-08-04
Omoyele Sowore opposed the boycott campaign, urging Nigerians to direct their grievances at the appropriate authorities.
Natasha Demands Visa Reciprocity for South African ArtistesNigeria· 2026-07-31
Omoyele Sowore opposed the boycott campaign, saying Nigerians should not blame Tyla for xenophobic attacks.
Tyla Drops Lagos from World Tour Amid Boycott CallsNigeria· 2026-07-31
Omoyele Sowore is the publisher of SaharaReporters who has been pursued by the DSS.
What Happens When a President Dies? Understanding ProtocolsNigeria· 2026-07-30
Omoyele Sowore is a human rights activist and former presidential candidate who withdrew his bid to subpoena the DSS Director-General in his defamation trial.
Sowore Withdraws Bid to Subpoena DSS DG in Defamation TrialNigeria· 2026-07-28
Omoyele Sowore disputes the minister’s assessment, arguing that a significant proportion of inmates remain trapped in prolonged pretrial detention.
Nigerian Prison Overcrowding: 80,000 Inmates Await TrialNigeria· 2026-07-23
Omoyele Sowore is the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 election and is facing a criminal defamation case.
FG Seeks Remand Over Unmet ConditionsNigeria· 2026-07-06
Omoyele Sowore has said he would abolish the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and scrap the National Youth Service Corps in their current forms if elected President of Nigeria.
Sowore Vows to Scrap JAMB, NYSC if Elected PresidentNigeria· 2026-07-02Omoyele Sowore is an activist and former presidential candidate who was granted fresh bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Court Grants Sowore Fresh N200m Bail in AbujaNigeria· 2026-06-30
Omoyele Sowore is seeking the restoration of his bail and the setting aside of a bench warrant issued against him.
Court Fixes June 30 for DecisionNigeria· 2026-06-24
Omoyele Sowore is a human rights activist and presidential candidate who has been remanded in custody over charges of cyberstalking and defamation against President Bola Tinubu.
Sowore Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Defamation of TinubuNigeria· 2026-06-22
Omoyele Sowore is facing prosecution for allegedly leaking court footage related to a case against him.
Group seeks Sowore's prosecution for leaked court footageNigeria· 2026-01-30
Activist Omoyele Sowore criticised the police tactics used in the arrest of journalist Sodeeq Atanda as deeply disturbing.
IGP Sanctions Officer Over FIJ Journalist’s ArrestNigeria· 2025-12-23
Omoyele Sowore is a civil society ally present at the NLC protest.
Ajaero, Sowore lead NLC protest against insecurityNigeria· 2025-12-17
Omoyele Sowore is a human rights activist and former presidential candidate who was taken to Kuje Prison shortly after being granted bail.
Police explain why Sowore was taken to prison after bailNigeria· 2025-10-25Omoyele Sowore is an activist and publisher leading the protests for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
Nigeria police fire tear gas at Abuja protesters
United Kingdom· 2025-10-20
Omoyele Sowore is reportedly organizing a protest that NANS has distanced itself from.
NANS denies involvement in planned Nnamdi Kanu protestNigeria· 2025-10-16
Omoyele Sowore is an activist charged with cybercrime for his critical posts about President Tinubu.
SERAP, Amnesty Urge Tinubu to Drop Sowore Cybercrime ChargesNigeria· 2025-09-21
Omoyele Sowore ran for president under the African Action Congress in 2023 and faced censorship from the Nigerian government.
DSS Pressured X to Delete Sowore's Anti-Tinubu Post: AmnestyNigeria· 2025-09-07
Omoyele Sowore, who ran for president under the African Action Congress in 2023, reportedly received a formal notification from X that the DSS had requested the deletion of a tweet critical of President Bola Tinubu.
DSS Pressures X to Delete Sowore’s Anti-Tinubu PostNigeria· 2025-09-07Omoyele Sowore shared a video of President Bola Tinubu during a Brazil trip and labelled him a 'criminal' over alleged corruption claims.
Shehu Sani Warns of "Delicate BalanNigeria· 2025-09-07
Omoyele Sowore has vowed not to delete a tweet critical of President Bola Tinubu, despite a reported request from the Department of State Services.
Sowore Defies DSS, Refuses to Delete Anti-Tinubu TweetNigeria· 2025-09-07Sowore, founder of Sahara Reporters and candidate of the African Action Congress in 2023, is a vocal and radical voice of opposition.
Analyzing Opposition Contenders' Strengths &Nigeria· 2025-09-07
Activist and former 2023 Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, went further, stating that Ruth's death could have been avoided.
Sowore, Others Mourn, Demand JusticeNigeria· 2025-08-31
Adeyanju voted for Omoyele Sowore in the 2023 elections.
Why I'd Choose Tinubu Over Obi in 2027Nigeria· 2025-08-29
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore vowed to protest at the NYSC passing out parade in support of Rita Uguamaye.
NYSC Denies Extending Corper's Service for Tinubu CriticismNigeria· 2025-06-25
Omoyele Sowore has alleged that all opposition parties in Nigeria, except his African Action Congress, are under the influence and control of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Sowore: APC Controls Nigeria's OppositionNigeria· 2025-06-15Omoyele Sowore criticized the idea of a shadow cabinet as an ineffective symbolic gesture.
500 lawyers to defend Utomi against DSSNigeria· 2025-05-16Omoyele Sowore announced the release of VeryDarkMan via his X handle.
EFCC releases VeryDarkMan after detentionNigeria· 2025-05-07
Omoyele Sowore is mentioned as a prominent opposition figure seen in meetings with Isah.
Atiku slams Tinubu as president’s son battles torture allegationsNigeria· 2025-05-03
