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Sowore Moves to Compel DSS Boss, Onanuga to Testify in Ongoing Cybercrime Case
By Derick Peretengboro
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to allow him obtain subpoenas requiring the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to appear as witnesses in his ongoing cybercrime and criminal defamation trial.
The request was made through his lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), during the latest court proceedings. Counsel explained that the application became necessary after a DSS witness was unable to provide satisfactory answers to certain questions raised during cross-examination. He also informed the court that an earlier effort to serve a subpoena on Onanuga was unsuccessful because court officials could not deliver the legal documents to him.
During the hearing, DSS official Uwem Davies testified that he authored a letter dated January 22 directing Sowore to remove social media posts concerning President Bola Tinubu. According to him, the instruction came from the agency’s Director-General, who believed the publications could trigger public unrest.
Davies, however, denied responsibility for another letter sent to Meta on September 7, 2025. He maintained that the correspondence was prepared by retired DSS officer B. Bamigboye and not by him.
The defence also attempted to tender a document as evidence, but the trial judge rejected it on the grounds that it had not been properly certified.
Following the proceedings, the court adjourned the matter until July 28 for the continuation of Sowore’s defence.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
Salvation Ministries is set to dedicate its newly completed global headquarters, the Hand of God Cathedral, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, November 6, 2026.
The dedication ceremony marks a significant milestone for the church, which is led by its founder and Presiding Pastor, David Ibiyeomie.
The new cathedral is expected to serve as the ministry’s global worship centre, providing a larger space for religious gatherings, spiritual activities and other church programmes.
The event is anticipated to attract worshippers, church leaders, ministers of the gospel and other Christian faithful from different parts of Nigeria and beyond.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The campaign convoy of former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly been attacked by suspected hoodlums in Kebbi State, leaving several media equipment destroyed.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2026, while the campaign team was moving through the state for political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the campaign team, the attackers allegedly blocked the convoy, pelted vehicles with stones and subsequently targeted journalists and members of the accompanying media crew.
By staff Reporter Rukevwe Odeh
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to address persistent electricity challenges by seeking increased private-sector investment and promoting cleaner energy alternatives to improve power supply across the state.
The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this on Thursday during a press conference ahead of the state’s forthcoming energy summit.
Ogunleye said the initiative was designed to translate discussions surrounding Lagos’ electricity challenges into practical solutions that would expand access to reliable power, strengthen energy infrastructure and stimulate economic growth.
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