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Sowore gets three days to study DSS charges on Anti-Tinubu post

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday granted former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore three days to study the cybercrime charges filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS).

Sowore was scheduled to be arraigned before Justice Mohammed Garba on Tuesday, but the proceedings were stalled due to the non-service of the charges on him.

He and his co-defendants were to be docked for allegedly making false posts about President Bola Tinubu with the intent to cause a breakdown of law and order. The other defendants are X and Meta Platforms (Facebook), listed as the second and third defendants, respectively.

The DSS, as plaintiff, filed a five-count criminal charge (FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025) accusing Sowore of using his official X handle, @YeleSowore, to post defamatory content about President Tinubu.

In one of the alleged posts, Sowore reportedly wrote: “This criminal @officialABAT actually went to Brazil to state that there is no more corruption under his regime in Nigeria. What audacity to lie shamelessly!”

The charge claims the post violated Section 24(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition and Prevention) Act 2024 and was made on August 25, 2025, within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.

Count two alleges that Sowore posted the same message on his official Facebook page on August 26, 2025, intending to incite public disorder, particularly among Nigerians with divergent views about President Tinubu.

Counts three and four accuse him of publishing defamatory material against the president through his X and Facebook accounts, contrary to Section 375 of the Criminal Code.

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Count five alleges that Sowore, intending to cause public fear and disturbance, published false information harming the reputation of the president, contrary to Section 59 of the Criminal Code Act.

At Tuesday’s sitting, Sowore’s lead counsel, Abubakar Marshall, protested that his client had not been served with the charges, as required by law. He also noted that the second defendant had not been served, making the arraignment improper.

Counsel for the Federal Government, Mohammed Babadoko Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF), insisted that Sowore had been served.

However, Justice Garba, after reviewing the case file, confirmed that service had not been effected.

The DPPF applied to serve Sowore in open court, which the judge allowed.

Sowore accepted the documents and requested three days to study the charges and prepare his defense, as provided by law.

Despite objections from the DPPF, Justice Garba upheld the request and adjourned the arraignment to October 27.

“The court will adjourn to the 27th day of October for the arraignment of the defendants,” he said.

While the second defendant, X, had no legal representation, Professor Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) represented Meta Platforms (Facebook), the third defendant.

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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