Court Adjourns Sowore's Defamation Case Until August 3

The court has adjourned Omoyele Sowore's alleged defamation case until August 3, with the Attorney General leading the prosecution. The trial will continue on the new scheduled date.

28 Jul, 10:42 — 28 Jul, 14:22

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Why this matters

This case involves a prominent Nigerian journalist and activist, Omoyele Sowore, known for his critical reporting. The involvement of the Attorney-General of the Federation in the prosecution highlights the high-profile nature of the trial and its potential implications for press freedom and legal precedent in Nigeria.

Key entitiesOmoyele Sowore Lateef Fagbemi, SAN Federal High Court DSS DG

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What sources agree on

Omoyele Sowore's alleged criminal defamation trial has been adjourned
The new court date is August 3
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, is leading the prosecution

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The Federal High Court adjourned Omoyele Sowore’s alleged criminal defamation trial until August 3.

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Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, appeared for the prosecution.

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The AGF raised an objection on the DSS DG’s subpoena in Sowore's defamation case.

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UPDATED: Court adjourns Sowore’s defamation case until August 3

Federal High Court adjourns Omoyele Sowore’s alleged criminal defamation trial until August 3. AGF raises objection on DSS DG’s subpoena in Sowore defamati Read More: https://punchng.com/updated-court-adjourns-sowores-defamation-case-until-august-3/

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vanguard-ngMixed14h ago

Alleged defamation: AGF leads prosecution in Sowore’s trial

Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, on Tuesday appeared for the prosecution in the trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters. The post Alleged defamation: AGF leads prosecution in Sowore’s trial appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: vanguard-ng · 28 Jul, 10:42|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h

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vanguard-ng28 Jul, 10:42First to report

Alleged defamation: AGF leads prosecution in Sowore’s trial

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punch-ng28 Jul, 14:22Latest update

UPDATED: Court adjourns Sowore’s defamation case until August 3

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AGF's Appearance and Prosecution Lead2026-07-28T10:42:53.000Z

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, appeared to lead the prosecution in Sowore's trial.

Court Adjournment and AGF's Objection2026-07-28T14:22:24.000Z

The Federal High Court adjourned the case until August 3, with the AGF raising an objection regarding a DSS DG subpoena.

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Court Adjourns Sowore's Defamation Case Until August 3

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UPDATED: Court adjourns Sowore’s defamation case until August 3

Alleged defamation: AGF leads prosecution in Sowore’s trial

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Alleged defamation: AGF leads prosecution in Sowore’s trial

UPDATED: Court adjourns Sowore’s defamation case until August 3

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