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IGP: Court adjourns Sowore’s bail ruling

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned ruling on the bail application of former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore to Thursday.

Sowore is facing 17 counts of cybercrime charges brought against him by the Nigerian Police Force.

Justice Musa Liman made the decision after hearing arguments from Sowore’s counsel, Marshall Abubakar, and the prosecution counsel, Udey Jonathan.

Earlier, Sowore pleaded not guilty to all charges when they were read to him.

According to the charges, the activist allegedly used his verified X handle, ‘Omoyele Sowore,’ to post a tweet referring to the Inspector General of Police as “illegal IGP Kayode Egbetokun.” The police claim the statement is false and intended to incite public disorder.

Justice Liman had initially scheduled the bail ruling for 3 p.m. but stood down the matter in the morning.

At the resumed hearing, Sowore’s counsel, Marshall Abubakar, urged the court to grant bail on the most lenient terms.

“We have a motion on notice filed today, January 29, 2025,” Abubakar stated. “I ask you, my noble lord, to release the applicant on bail in the most liberal terms possible, pending the hearing and determination of the trial. The applicant has also filed a 16-paragraph affidavit deposed to by Sunday Agabi, and we rely on the arguments within. We urge your lordship to grant our application.”

Abubakar further argued that the court has the discretion to grant bail regardless of the complainant’s arguments.

However, prosecution counsel, Udey Jonathan, opposed the application, urging the court to deny Sowore bail.

“My lord, a counter-affidavit deposed to by one Friday Ameh, a police intelligence officer, has been filed against the bail application,” Udey said.

“We seek reliance on all paragraphs of our counter-affidavit and have filed a written address in support, dated January 29, 2025. We adopt the written address as our oral submission against the bail application and urge the honourable court to dismiss it.”

He further argued, “Bail cannot be handed out like candy; it should not be granted in vacuo. While bail is at the court’s discretion, it is not a state of grace. If the court decides to grant bail, it should impose stringent terms to ensure the defendant’s appearance for trial, including the submission of his international passport.”

After considering arguments from both sides, Justice Liman adjourned the ruling to Thursday at 1 pm.

The Saharareporters’ publisher will remain in police custody until the ruling is delivered.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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