News
#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Sowore, Ejimakor, and 11 Others released from Kuje Prison
Publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore, alongside Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, and Emmanuel Kanu, the separatist leader’s younger brother, have regained their freedom after meeting bail conditions set by a Magistrate’s Court in Kuje, Abuja.
Very Nigerian reports that the trio, along with ten other defendants, were released after fulfilling the court’s ₦500,000 bail requirement each, with two sureties in like sum.
The sureties were also required to provide valid identification and a three-year tax clearance certificate.
The group, which includes Joshua Emmanuel, Bishop Wilson Anyalewechi, Okere Kingdom Nnamdi, Clinton Chimeneze, Gabriel Joshua, Isiaka Husseini, Onyekachi Ferdinand, Amadi Prince, Edison Ojisom, and Godswill Obiama, had been arrested for allegedly participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held in Abuja on October 20, 2025.
They were charged with criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, disobedience to lawful order, and public disturbance, allegations the defence described as “baseless and politically motivated.”
According to the prosecution’s amended First Information Report (FIR), the protesters were accused of obstructing movement, disrupting traffic, and chanting “war songs” while demanding Kanu’s release.
The report further claimed that Sowore fled upon sighting security operatives before being apprehended, a claim he has publicly denied.
While Ejimakor, Emmanuel Kanu, and the ten others were arrested during the protest and remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre, Sowore was later picked up on October 23 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he had gone to show solidarity with Kanu during his trial.
The court granted bail to all 13 defendants and adjourned the case to December 15, 2025, for hearing.
Follow Us on Google Discover
French authorities arrest teen over alleged plot to abduct Kylian Mbappe
Fury blasts Joshua, calls him ‘Coward’ as blockbuster fight delays
PFIPC: Reps clear Gbajabiamila, uncover forged documents
Wike tackles APC governors, accuses Uzodinma, Abdulrazaq of plotting against him
Akwa Ibom Gov’t sparks controversy after describing Akpabio as ‘Acting President’
I think about Tinubu’s re-election everyday, if he loses, Atiku, Obi will deal with me – Wike
Kwankwaso arrives Port Harcourt ahead of 2027 election
Uber announces exit from Nigeria after 12 years
2027: Any LG chairman who fails to deliver victory for APC, Tinubu will lose his seat – Gov Nwifuru
Wike sets 2027 deadline for completion of FCT projects
African Union to launch credit rating agency October 7
Tinubu’s ‘dictatorship’ may end Nigeria’s democracy, SDP’s Adebayo warns
UEFA unveils special debut patches for UCL debutants
Nigeria records 14 fresh Lassa Fever cases – NCDC
NDA publishes 78th regular combatant course admission list
NAF opens 2026 recruitment for tradesmen, non-tradesmen
I think about Tinubu’s re-election everyday, if he loses, Atiku, Obi will deal with me – Wike
2027: I will review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students – Atiku vows
‘Why can’t Nigerians buy petrol for N441-N872 per litre like, UAE, Angola Sudi Arabia, others’ – Atiku questions Tinubu
Yuguda warns Nigerians against Atiku’s promise to restore fuel subsidy, says its a political bait
2027: APC chieftain resigns, rejects support for Tinubu, Bauchi Governorship candidate
On LG Autonomy: I will send funds directly to LGs from Day 1 in office – Atiku vows
Don’t discuss Atiku’s NYSC certificate case against Tinubu in public – Judge warns lawyers
Xenophobia: Nigeria will no longer tolerate dehumanisation of its citizens in South Africa — Shettima
Tinubu’s effort to secure Trump’s support for re-election has failed – Atiku’s lobbying firm claim
North, biggest beneficiary of my reforms — Tinubu, Arewa Forum, others disagree
Nollywood hit by another loss as Atinuke Kareem dies after prolonged cancer battle
2027: Major Jack picked as Chinda’s running mate in Rivers
How security forces rescued 15 NYSC members, six others from Kogi kidnappers – Police