Omoyele Sowore was an active participant of the Pro-Democracy Movement in the early 90s.

In this old video, Yele protests against a military take over of MKO Abiola’s burial ceremony

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Nigerian Govt Drops Meta & X as Defendants, Amends Cyberbullying Charges Against Sowore Over Tinubu Post

The Nigerian government has amended criminal charges against activist and ex-presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore for cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. Filed in December 2025 at the Federal High Court, the revised charge sheet now contains two counts, removing Meta and X (formerly Twitter) as co-defendants. Sowore is accused of posting on August 25, 2025, that Tinubu is a “criminal” and lied about ending corruption. The government alleges these posts were false and intended to cause public disorder. The case is ongoing before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

#SoworeVsTinubu #CybercrimeNigeria #FGCourtCase

Sowore in Court Over Alleged False Posts Against Tinubu….


Activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has appeared in court to face trial over alleged false online posts against President Bola Tinubu. The Department of State Services (DSS) filed five charges against him, including cybercrimes, defamation and incitement. Authorities claim his publications were intended to mislead the public and provoke unrest, while Sowore maintains that his actions fall within press freedom and political expression.#Fintter news

Sowore Foundation Scatter Better Life for Kiribo: 250 Students Collect Scholarship, Artisans Chop Empowerment as #ComeToKiribo 2026 Burst Ground!

Na joy full Kiribo, Ondo State as Sowore Foundation share 250 scholarships give students for Medicine, Nursing, Law plus empower artisans and people with special needs during the 2026 #ComeToKiribo Festival. The event draw people from Nigeria, Ghana and Benin as culture, sports and education jam together.

Omoyele Sowore talk say Kiribo Road Race na the first marathon for January 1 anywhere for world, to wake community spirit, promote health and show say citizens fit succeed where government fail. In honour him late papa, the foundation drop over N20 million, support 45 artisans, reward students N1m for winners. Kiribo don turn village dreams.

Sowore Foundation Awards 250 Scholarships, Empowers 45 Artisans; Hosts 2026 #ComeToKiribo Festival in Ondo

The Sowore Foundation, founded by human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, has awarded scholarships to 250 students studying Medicine, Nursing, Law, and other disciplines, while also empowering 45 artisans and vulnerable individuals.

The interventions coincided with the 2026 edition of the annual #ComeToKiribo Festival, held on January 1, 2026, in Kiribo, Ondo State. Speaking at the event, Sowore described the Kiribo Road Race as both symbolic and historic, noting that it is the first marathon race anywhere in the world held every year on January 1.

Beyond celebration, the festival served as a platform for education, empowerment, and community development, drawing attention to grassroots support initiatives often missing from mainstream governance efforts.

Question: Should community-driven initiatives like this play a bigger role where government support falls short?

#ComeToKiribo #SoworeFoundation #OndoState #EducationAndEmpowerment

Illegal Arrest: Court Tell Make Dem Serve IGP, AGF for Sowore N1.2bn Human Rights Case

Federal High Court for Abuja don order make hearing notice reach Police IG, Kayode Egbetokun, and Attorney-General, Lateef Fagbemi, for human rights case wey activist Omoyele Sowore file. Sowore dey demand ₦1.2 billion, accuse police of illegal arrest, detention and assault.

The matter start after police rearrest am for Kuje Magistrate Court on October 23, 2025, just after dem grant am bail, because of im involvement for #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. Sowore talk say im arrest over peaceful protest break im rights to freedom, movement and human dignity under Nigerian Constitution.

Justice Umar order make dem properly serve the defendants and adjourn case till March 10, 2026 for hearing. Sowore lawyer, Abubakar Marshal, complain say none of the defendants show for court, accuse police of acting with impunity.

Marshal insist say protest na legal right, say person wey no commit crime no suppose face arrest or detention. The suit seek ₦1bn punitive damages, ₦200m extra damages, public apology and retraction, stressing say the case no be only for Sowore but to protect Nigerians’ right to peaceful protest.

Nigeria Questions President Tinubu’s Whereabouts Amid Activist Sowore’s Demand for Clarity on Leadership, Public Absence Sparks Concern

Concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s public absence have intensified as prominent activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore called on the government to clarify the president’s whereabouts. Sowore described Nigeria as effectively “operating without a president”, citing Tinubu’s extended absence from public engagements during a period of economic challenges, rising insecurity, and widespread public discontent.

According to the Presidency, Tinubu departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year break ahead of an official trip to Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit (ADSW 2026), where he is set to engage global leaders on sustainable development initiatives. Presidential aides confirmed he will return after the summit.

The situation has drawn scrutiny over government transparency, leadership accountability, and budget allocations. Review of the 2026 Nigerian budget shows N6.1 billion earmarked for Tinubu’s international travels and N873 million for local travels, while Vice President Kashim Shettima plans to spend N1.3 billion on foreign trips, bringing the total for top leadership travel to N7.4 billion.

Civil society groups and opposition figures echo Sowore’s call for clarity, insisting that Nigerians deserve reassurance about the president’s health, governance engagement, and leadership presence. The ongoing debate underscores concerns about executive transparency, fiscal responsibility, and citizen confidence in the highest office of Nigeria.

Is the ‘Christian Genocide’ in Nigeria a Political Narrative? Why Trump Admits Muslims Are Also Killed as Sowore Accuses the U.S. of Using Religion to Justify Power, Oil, and Military Influence

Is the narrative of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria an honest reflection of the country’s security crisis—or a political tool shaped by foreign interests? United States President Donald Trump has made a partial shift in his long-standing rhetoric on religious violence in Nigeria, acknowledging that Muslims are also being killed, even while maintaining that Christians remain the primary victims.

Trump made the remarks during an interview with The New York Times following questions about Washington’s Christmas Day military strike in northwest Nigeria. The U.S. military said the operation, carried out at the request of the Nigerian government, targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a Boko Haram splinter group responsible for years of deadly attacks across northern Nigeria.

When asked about earlier comments from his own Africa adviser—who had stated that extremist groups in Nigeria kill more Muslims than Christians—Trump responded: “I think that Muslims are being killed also in Nigeria. But it’s mostly Christians.” The statement marked a rare acknowledgment that Nigeria’s victims of terrorism cut across religious lines, even as Trump continued to frame the conflict primarily through a Christian persecution lens.

The comments immediately drew a sharp response from Omoyele Sowore, former Nigerian presidential candidate and prominent human rights activist. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Sowore dismissed the “Christian genocide” narrative as a calculated political construct, arguing that it is designed to stir emotion, mobilize conservative audiences abroad, and provide moral cover for foreign military, economic, and geopolitical agendas.

Sowore accused Trump of using religion as a rhetorical device while pursuing what he described as imperial interests tied to oil, rare earth minerals, and strategic dominance. “The narrative used to justify it is secondary,” Sowore wrote, adding that such framing only needs to “match the gullibility of the intended audience.” According to him, claims of systematic religious genocide in Nigeria are not grounded in objective reality but are deliberately shaped to occupy a powerful emotional space in Western political discourse.

He further challenged Trump’s moral authority to speak on Christian values, asserting that the former U.S. president does not embody the compassion, humility, or solidarity central to the faith he frequently invokes. Sowore argued that Trump’s selective concern for religious identity masks a broader indifference to human suffering—both abroad and at home—unless it aligns with his political interests.

The controversy highlights a deeper question: Is Nigeria’s complex security crisis being oversimplified into a religious conflict for international consumption? While jihadist groups like ISWAP and Boko Haram have undeniably targeted Christian communities, they have also killed thousands of Muslims, including traditional leaders, clerics, villagers, and security personnel. Analysts have long warned that framing the violence as exclusively anti-Christian risks distorting reality, inflaming sectarian tensions, and obscuring the political, economic, and territorial dimensions of the conflict.

Trump’s admission that Muslims are also victims, even if partial, challenges his earlier absolutist framing. Yet his insistence that Christians remain the main targets continues to fuel debate about whether U.S. policy toward Nigeria is being shaped by faith-based narratives rather than nuanced security analysis.

As Nigeria battles insurgency, banditry, and transnational terrorism, the exchange between Trump and Sowore underscores how global power politics, religious identity, and media narratives intersect in shaping international responses to African conflicts. The key question remains: is the world seeing Nigeria’s crisis as it truly is—or as it is most politically useful to portray?

Why Was a Woman’s Home Burnt for Worshipping Osun in Kwara, Why Were Suspects Freed, and Has Religious Extremism Now Replaced Justice in Ilorin?

A disturbing case of alleged religious persecution has emerged from Ilorin, Kwara State, where a traditional worshipper, Mrs. T.A. Olorisha, says her home was deliberately set ablaze because of her faith, while suspects arrested over the incident were later released by the police. The traumatised woman has now issued a desperate plea for help, warning that she may take her own life if justice is not served.

According to Olorisha, she had lived peacefully for years in the Isalẹ Koko area of Ilorin until community members allegedly targeted her over her devotion to Osun, a deity in Yoruba traditional religion. In an emotional video, she recounted how she was summoned to a meeting weeks before the incident, where nine men reportedly told her that an Islamic cleric (“Alfa”) had declared that traditional worshippers were no longer welcome in the community.

She said she challenged the claim and demanded to meet the cleric face-to-face, insisting she had done nothing wrong. Instead, the men allegedly threatened her, warning that she should either comply or face consequences. Olorisha recalled that one man openly asked what would happen if her house was burnt, while a police officer present advised restraint and later warned the men against causing trouble.

However, while Olorisha travelled to her hometown to attend a traditional festival, her house was allegedly set on fire on January 1, 2026. The blaze destroyed all her belongings, including livestock, leaving her homeless and destitute. She says she has since been moving around in a single piece of clothing, struggling to survive.

Her anguish deepened when she learned that suspects initially arrested over the arson had been released, raising fears of intimidation and impunity. In a tearful appeal, she called on Nigerians—especially traditional worshippers—to intervene on her behalf, saying she has nowhere else to turn. She warned that continued abandonment and injustice could push her to suicide.

SaharaReporters previously reported that three men were arrested in connection with the attack, and the Kwara State Police Command acknowledged awareness of the case. Yet the alleged release of suspects has intensified public concern about whether law enforcement is willing—or able—to confront religious extremism.

The incident has drawn strong condemnation from Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, who described the attack as part of a broader pattern of religious intolerance in Ilorin. He warned that extremists must be stopped immediately and reminded authorities that no individual or group has the right to impose religious beliefs on others. Sowore referenced a similar 2023 case involving traditional religion activist Tani Olohun, arguing that repeated failures to enforce the law embolden mobs and radical elements.

This case has now become a national test of Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom, constitutional rights, and the rule of law. Why was a woman’s home allegedly destroyed for her beliefs? Why were suspects reportedly freed? And how long will religious intolerance be allowed to override justice in a democratic society?

For many Nigerians, Olorisha’s plea is not just about one victim—it is about whether the state can still protect citizens from persecution based on faith, or whether silence and inaction will continue to empower extremism.

“Sowore Accuses Global Powers of Exploiting Resource-Rich Countries Under Humanitarian Pretext: Venezuela Crisis Highlighted”

Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has sharply criticized the recent Venezuelan crisis, in which U.S. and allied forces reportedly captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Writing on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Sowore described the operation as a violation of international law and Venezuela’s sovereignty, framing it as a pattern of global powers using humanitarian or security pretexts to intervene in resource-rich nations.
Sowore contends that the official narrative of fighting drug cartels or promoting moral rescue is often a smokescreen for strategic and economic exploitation. He draws parallels to past interventions in Iraq and Libya, arguing that the true motives of foreign powers are resource extraction, destabilization, and maintaining global dominance, leaving affected countries perpetually poor and vulnerable.
Criticizing former U.S. President Donald Trump, Sowore described him as “merely the latest rider of this global Trojan horse,” highlighting that while rhetoric changes, the machinery of exploitation remains consistent. Sowore emphasized that such interventions are tragic for humanity, as entire societies bear the cost while foreign powers profit under the guise of benevolence.
His comments come amid widespread international condemnation of the Venezuelan operation, with several African governments and activist groups questioning the legality of such actions. Sowore’s critique reignites debate over foreign interventions, exposing the tension between humanitarian claims and underlying geopolitical and economic interests.

Omoyele Sowore Calls for Abolition of UN, Labels Global Body ‘Ineffective’ Following U.S. Military Action in Venezuela

Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for the abolition of the United Nations, criticizing it as ineffective amid global conflicts and humanitarian crises. In a statement on X, Sowore described the UN as a “hollow institution” that has failed to maintain international peace and security, citing recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela as an example of the body’s impotence.

He accused the UN of being compromised, unable to prevent aggression, war crimes, and abuses of power by influential nations. Sowore argued that the organization has lost its legitimacy and should be replaced with a new global coalition of nation-states capable of upholding justice, protecting humanity, and preventing tyranny. His remarks reflect growing skepticism toward multilateral institutions, particularly in the Global South.

EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Base Atrocities—Imo Police Staff Allege Threats To Life, Abuse Of Power And Dismissal Plot By Anti-Kidnapping Unit Commander ACP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa

Police personnel attached to the notorious Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, popularly known as Tiger Base, Owerri, have raised serious allegations of intimidation, threats to life, and an alleged plot to dismiss one of their own by the unit’s commander, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa.

In an exclusive account to SaharaReporters, a police staff member accused the commander of sustained harassment, humiliation, and professional victimisation, claiming the crisis escalated after she rejected an alleged personal relationship with him. She further alleged that she was falsely accused of collaborating with activists and social commentators, including Omoyele Sowore, VeryDarkMan and Nonso Nkwa, to expose alleged atrocities linked to Tiger Base.

The staff member said she was transferred from Tiger Base to Egbema Division in October 2025, a posting she described as extremely dangerous due to repeated threats to her life. Despite raising safety concerns and receiving assurances from the commander that the posting would be reviewed, no action was taken. She also claimed that efforts to seek help through the Imo State Government’s Chief Security Officer, CSP Shaba—allegedly a close ally of the commander—proved futile.

Months later, the officer was allegedly informed that a dismissal letter had already been prepared, with the commander reportedly blocking her calls and openly boasting about plans to sack her. The police staff described an atmosphere of fear within the Imo State Police Command, alleging that ACP Odeyeyiwa and CSP Shaba wield unchecked influence, making officers afraid to speak out.

Fearing for her life and livelihood, the officer appealed for urgent intervention, warning that silence is enforced through intimidation and the risk of victimisation. SaharaReporters said attempts to obtain responses from the Imo State Police Command, ACP Odeyeyiwa, and CSP Shaba were unsuccessful as of the time of filing the report.

Omoyele Sowore Condemns UN Over Venezuela Crisis, Calls for Dissolution Amid US Military Strikes

Nigerian human rights activist Omoyele Sowore condemned the United Nations for its perceived failure to address the crisis in Venezuela and U.S. military actions, including the alleged capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Describing the UN as ineffective and compromised, Sowore called for its dissolution and the creation of a new global body to uphold justice and prevent abuses of power by influential nations.

Sowore accused U.S. President Donald Trump of pursuing an illegal regime change agenda in Venezuela. The comments follow reports of explosions in Caracas, near key military installations, amid heightened tensions with the United States. Trump claimed on Truth Social that Maduro and his wife were captured in a “large-scale” operation, though no evidence has been provided.

The situation has drawn international scrutiny and intensified debates on unilateral military interventions and the UN’s role in maintaining global peace.

Sowore Mocks Peter Obi, Slams Defection From Labour Party to ADC, Says Opposition Leaders Suffer ‘Political Homelessness’

Former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has ridiculed Peter Obi and his supporters over their defection from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as evidence of “political homelessness.” In a statement shared on social media, Sowore accused the defectors of political drift and opportunism barely two years after mobilising support under the Labour Party during the 2023 general elections.

Sowore sarcastically remarked that Nigeria’s “most celebrated political drifters” had merely moved from one “homeless shelter” to another, branding the ADC as the “Association of Desperate Conmen.” He argued that the defection reflects a shift “from confusion to delusion” and from moral posturing to what he called naked political opportunism.

According to him, the change of party platform does not represent any meaningful ideological difference, alleging that the ADC maintains close ideological proximity to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which he mockingly referred to as the “Association of Present Criminals.” Sowore insisted that despite new party logos, the political culture remains the same, describing the move as “different logos, same scam.”

The AAC leader further accused mainstream opposition figures of lacking the courage to confront entrenched corruption in Nigeria’s political system, warning that repeated defections only deepen public distrust. Peter Obi and other politicians officially announced their move from the Labour Party to the ADC on Wednesday, marking a significant realignment within Nigeria’s opposition politics.

Anthony Joshua’s Tragic Crash: Sowore Blames Nigeria’s Failed Emergency System, Says Boxer’s Team Members Could Have Survived With Proper Care

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has blamed Nigeria’s collapsed emergency response system for the deaths of two members of Anthony Joshua’s team following a recent road crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Speaking during a live BBC broadcast on road safety, Sowore said the victims might have survived if Nigeria had functional emergency medical services.

Sowore expressed shock over images from the accident scene, where victims were reportedly pulled from the wreckage without stretchers, first aid, or trained emergency responders. He argued that poor and delayed emergency care accounts for between 50 and 60 percent of road accident fatalities in Nigeria, describing the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway as one of the deadliest roads in the country, with an estimated 70 to 80 deaths recorded monthly.

The activist strongly criticised the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), accusing the agency of abandoning its core mandate of saving lives despite being statutorily equipped with ambulances and emergency tools. He alleged that the agency now focuses more on extortion than emergency rescue, contrasting its current state with its early years under Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, when it was widely respected.

Sowore also rejected claims that Nigeria lacks the financial capacity to provide advanced emergency services such as air ambulances. He cited examples of political elites and their families receiving emergency medical evacuation abroad, including the case of a former president’s son flown to Germany after an accident, arguing that such resources could instead fund public emergency helicopters.

He concluded by calling for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s road safety and emergency response systems, warning that without decisive leadership and proper prioritisation, preventable deaths will continue to occur daily on Nigerian highways.

Anthony Joshua’s Fatal Road Accident Highlights Nigeria’s Failing Road Safety and Emergency Systems, Sowore Calls for Urgent Reforms

Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore criticized Nigeria’s failing road safety and emergency response systems following the accident involving Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua, which claimed the lives of his associates. Sowore emphasized that the victims’ deaths should not be overshadowed by Joshua’s celebrity, calling fatal road accidents a “daily, naked reality” in Nigeria due to systemic neglect. He highlighted inadequacies in emergency response, including the lack of ambulances, stretchers, and first aid, urging the government to prioritize human life. Sowore also urged Joshua to distance himself from corrupt political figures and offered condolences to the bereaved families.

Sowore Condemns Attack on Women, Children Protesting Insecurity in Kwara, Blasts Governor Abdulrazaq, Police Over Violence at Government House

Former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has condemned the violent attack on women and children who were peacefully protesting worsening insecurity and mass kidnappings in parts of Kwara State. The protesters were assaulted by suspected hired thugs while demonstrating in front of the Kwara State Government House in Ilorin. Sowore expressed outrage that officers of the Nigeria Police Force allegedly stood by without intervening as the protesters were beaten and humiliated. He accused Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of intolerance and high-handedness, insisting that permitting or tolerating such actions against citizens exercising their constitutional right to protest is unacceptable in a democracy. Sowore also called for the immediate identification and punishment of police officers who failed in their duty, as well as the arrest and prosecution of those who carried out the attack.

Sowore Slams Trump as ‘Lying Machine, Racist, Hypocrite’ Over Claims of Defending Nigerian Christians

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised U.S. President Donald Trump, describing him as a “lying machine, racist, and hypocrite.” Sowore accused Trump of deceiving Nigerians by claiming to protect Christians in Nigeria while simultaneously banning Nigerians from entering the United States. He also condemned recent U.S. military airstrikes on suspected ISIS fighters in northwest Nigeria, warning that foreign military action threatens Nigeria’s sovereignty and regional stability. Sowore stressed that while international support is welcome, direct U.S. military attacks within Nigeria are dangerous and unacceptable.

Nigeria Governed by Sick People’: Sowore Alleges Tinubu Was Flown to Europe for Medical Reasons, Raises Fresh Concerns Over Akpabio’s Health

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unwell and was hurriedly flown to Europe for medical treatment. In a post on X, Sowore claimed the president had been “managing himself” before the sudden trip and also questioned the health of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging he is seriously ill. Sowore criticised what he described as a pattern of Nigerian leaders seeking medical care abroad while governing the country. The presidency, however, said Tinubu’s trip was part of his end-of-year break and ahead of his scheduled participation in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit. Akpabio has also previously denied reports of ill health, insisting he remains fit and active in his duties.

Sowore Accuses Tinubu Administration of Failing to Protect Nigeria’s Sovereignty Amid U.S. Strikes

Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government for failing to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty following U.S. airstrikes targeting terrorist groups in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day. Sowore argued that the strikes, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, were carried out without genuine authority or informed consent from Nigeria’s leadership, describing the government as weak and incapable of protecting the nation.

He stated that the operation in Sokoto State highlighted Nigeria’s vulnerability and loss of control over its own territory, emphasizing that only capable, tested leadership could ensure the protection of Nigerians.

The article also referenced the Federal Government’s position, which confirmed that the airstrikes were conducted through intelligence collaboration and security cooperation with the U.S. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the operations as “precision hits” on terrorist targets, stressing that cooperation aligns with international law, respects Nigeria’s sovereignty, and is part of broader efforts to address terrorism while protecting civilians and national unity.