The judge ordered the issuance of the bench warrant following the defendant's failure to appear for a scheduled proceeding on June 16, 2026.

Proceedings in the ongoing case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) against human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele…

In a post on X on Monday, the human rights activist criticised the deregistration of political parties that had already concluded their primaries and were preparing for future…

The activist expressed concerns over an attempt to forcefully assert control over the proceedings after he had filed an application seeking the judge's recusal from the case.

UAD further alleged that the development was not limited to Sowore’s case alone, but formed part of a broader strategy to silence activism linked to insecurity protests.

Sowore is facing trial on charges bordering on cyberbullying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following a criminal case filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) over his public…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC)..

Neither Mr Sowore nor his lawyer was in court when the case was called on Tuesday.

Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore...

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has stated that a coordinated campaign of "lawfare and persecution" is being…

The judge ordered the issuance of the bench warrant following the defendant's failure to appear for a scheduled proceeding on June 16, 2026.

Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned the revocation of bail belonging to activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore, describing the court's decision as overly…

The African Action Congress (AAC) has condemned the revocation of the bail granted to its presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, describing the action…

The Arewa Youth Ambassadors (AYA) has expressed strong concerns over the revocation of the bail granted to human rights activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore,…

The Workers and Youth Solidarity Network (WYSN) has strongly condemned the court revocation of the bail granted to human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African…

The Socialist Workers League (SWL) has condemned the revocation of the bail granted to presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, describing the…

Lawyer Aloy Ejimakor urged Abuja court to vacate bench warrant against Omoyele Sowore, citing constitutional and fair hearing concerns.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has strongly condemned the revocation of the bail granted to human rights activist and presidential candidate of the…

The activist had requested an adjournment to June 16, but the court ruled that the request did not provide sufficient justification.

The Oyo State AAC condemns the revocation of Omoyele Sowore's bail, calling the court's decision a politically motivated attack. Read more on Punch.

…Calls for respect for freedom of expression, warns against misuse of judicial process Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to immediately reverse the reported…