Court to Rule on Sowore's No-Case Submission in Cyberstalking Trial

A court has set a date to rule on Omoyele Sowore's no-case submission in his ongoing cyberstalking trial. The Department of State Services (DSS) had urged the court to reject his submission.

4 May, 13:16 — 4 May, 13:28

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Why this matters

This case is significant as it involves a prominent activist and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, and touches upon issues of free speech, cybercrime laws, and the government's handling of dissent. The outcome could set precedents for similar cases in Nigeria.

Key entitiesOmoyele Sowore Department of State Services (DSS)Federal High Court in Abuja President Tinubu

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What sources agree on

Omoyele Sowore is facing a cyberstalking trial
Sowore filed a no-case submission
The Department of State Services (DSS) urged the court to reject Sowore's no-case submission
The Federal High Court in Abuja will rule on Sowore's no-case submission

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Omoyele Sowore is a human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters

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The cyberstalking trial involves alleged defamatory posts against President Tinubu

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The DSS urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss Sowore's no-case submission

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The specific content of the alleged defamatory posts against President Tinubu

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage from both outlets appears balanced, primarily reporting factual developments in the court case without overt political framing or commentary.

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punch-ngMostly Factual55d ago

Court sets date for ruling on Sowore’s no-case submission in cyberstalking trial

A court will rule on Omoyele Sowore’s no-case submission in his cyberstalking trial for alleged defamatory posts against President Tinubu. Find out more. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-sets-date-for-ruling-on-sowores-no-case-submission-in-cyberstalking-trial/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed54d ago

DSS urges court to reject Sowore’s no-case submission

The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a no-case submission filed by human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, who is standing trial over alleged false claims against President Bola Tinubu. DSS counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), made the application on Monday before Justice […] The post DSS urges court to reject Sowore’s no-case submission appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: punch-ng · 4 May, 13:16|Full coverage: 2 · 12m|Window: 12m

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Court sets date for ruling on Sowore’s no-case submission in cyberstalking trial

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DSS urges court to reject Sowore’s no-case submission

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DSS Urges RejectionMay 4 morning

The Department of State Services (DSS) presented its argument, urging the court to dismiss Sowore's no-case submission.

Court Sets Ruling DateMay 4 afternoon

The Federal High Court in Abuja announced that it would set a date to rule on the no-case submission.

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Court to Rule on Sowore's No-Case Submission in Cyberstalking Trial

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Court sets date for ruling on Sowore’s no-case submission in cyberstalking trial

DSS urges court to reject Sowore’s no-case submission

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Court sets date for ruling on Sowore’s no-case submission in cyberstalking trial

DSS urges court to reject Sowore’s no-case submission

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