Defamation charges were filed against Omoyele Sowore over social media statements made about Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Updated Jul 28
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What happened
Defamation charges were filed against Omoyele Sowore over social media statements made about Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trial regarding alleged criminal defamation on social media between Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Omoyele Sowore.Sub-event
Accused of defamation regarding presidential comments.1 source
Sowore, who accused Tinubu of defamation, has been ordered by a court to be remanded to prison.1 source
Defamation charges filed against Sowore over social media statements concerning Tinubu.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
- The Trump administration has shifted its stance on Nigeria, moving from a critic to an admirer of President Tinubu's leadership, accompanied by discussions of potential US aid and political support.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) is campaigning across Ebonyi State, with Anthony Ani as a candidate, while Bola Ahmed Tinubu is also involved.
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Omoyele Sowore
Nigerian activist and journalist
Related events
- Omoyele Sowore led the African Action Congress as presidential candidate and accused Bola Ahmed Tinubu of being a criminal.
- Atiku Abubakar accused Bola Ahmed Tinubu of being a forger and drug baron, while Omoyele Sowore criticized Tinubu's fitness for office.
- Sowore, AAC candidate, was attacked by thugs loyal to Ekiti State Governor Oyebanji, amid political criticism of Tinubu.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- channelstv.comAlleged Defamation: Sowore Drops Plan To Call DSS DG As Witness
- dailypost.ng
- allafrica.com
- thesun.ng
- promptnewsonline.com
- thenationonlineng.net
- dailypost.ng
- saharareporters.com