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Court dismisses Sowore’s request seeking DSS DG to testify in his defence The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed an application by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, seeking an order compelling the Director-General (DG) of Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, to testify in his defence. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling, held that the application by Sowore, the presidential candidate of Action Action Congress (AAC), would not serve the interest of justice. Justice Umar held that the DG or any designated officer of the service who had full knowledge of its official and other relevant business could testify before this court for the defendant (Sowore). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sowore is being prosecuted by the DSS on allegations bordering on cybercrime. The defendant was alleged to have, in August 2025, published posts on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal” and accusing him of lying about the level of corruption in the country. Sowore, through his lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide Fusika, SAN, had sought an order of the court compelling the DG’s appearance to testify relating to the cyberbullying case instituted against him. But the DSS’ lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, had opposed the move, arguing that another official of the agency could testify on his behalf. The senior lawyer argued that it was absurd for Sowore to insist on the DSS DG’s appearance in court in an action that was purely official and not personal. In his ruling, Justice Umar agreed with Kehinde’s argument that the subpoena concerned an official act of the DSS and that the expected testimony was not personal to the DG. According to the judge the testimony that is expected from the Director General is not personal, but in respect of an official act or engagement. Justice Umar consequently ruled that another DSS official could appear to give evidence on the agency’s behalf. Following the ruling, defence counsel called the 3rd defence witness, Michael Jego, an investigating officer with the DSS. Jego said he was a member of the DSS investigation team which flagged the controversial post of Sowore on X and Facebook and subsequently advised him to retract it. ‎ ‎The witness said the posts made on 26 Aug. 26, 2025 had the potential of posing a significant threat to national security. The witness told the court that he was part of an investigation team that monitored reactions with relation to the post.3:54 pm

Shekarau defects to APC!

By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

By Tukur Muntari Former Governor of Kano state, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives…

NBC reviewing broadcasting code to check fake news, hate speech – official

By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

The Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it is reviewing the broadcasting code to address emerging challenges like hate speech and fake news. Dr. Igomu…

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By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

Medical experts have raised concerns about the increasing recourse to artificial ripening of fruits by using chemical substances, saying this is detrimental to the…

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By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

By Muhammad Auwal The Police Command in Adamawa has expressed concern over frequent disappearance of children in the state and urged parents to be…

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By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

By Bridget Ikyado The Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, has cautioned youths against using social media platforms to insult and abuse elders because of…

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By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

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By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

By Emmanuel Mogbede President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent official visit to China is already yielding positive results for Nigerians, United Kingdom chapter of the All…

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By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

By Muntari Tukur/Yashim Katurak A medical doctor in Kano State, Dr Tijjani Haruna, has attributed poor academic performance among some students to phone addiction.…

MAN commends FG ease of doing business policy

By Biola LawalOctober 1, 2023

Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says the Federal Government policy on ease of doing business has boosted the confidence of…