JUST IN: Court Dismisses Treasonable Felony Charge Against Sowore
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<h2>Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed the charges of treasonable felony against former Presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore.</h2>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that the Federal Government had previously filed a notice of <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/15/breaking-tinubu-govt-discontinues-sowore-bakares-revolutionnow-protest-trial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>discontinuance</strong></a> through the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, last week.</p>
<p>The notice read, <em>“By virtue of the power conferred on me under Section 174 (1) (c} of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, Section 107 (1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN intend to discontinue charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/235/2019″.</em></p>
<p>Subsequently, the treasonable felony charge against the convener of the #RevolutionNow protest was struck out today.</p>
<p>At the court sitting today, Justice Nwite held that the court was bound to strike out the charge since the case was starting afresh before him.</p>
<p>He subsequently struck out the charges.</p>
<p>The Federal High Court Abuja also instructed the Department for State Services (DSS) to give back three phones taken from Sowore, his passport, N10,000, and a phone taken from the second defendant.</p>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> recalls that Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, were brought before the court in 2019 after organizing a protest rally in Abuja called “Revolution Now.”</p>
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed the charges of treasonable felony against former Presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore.
Naija News reports that the Federal Government had previously filed a notice of discontinuance through the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, last week. The notice read, “By virtue of the power conferred on me under Section 174 (1) (c} of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, Section 107 (1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN intend to discontinue charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/235/2019″. Subsequently, the treasonable felony charge against the convener of the #RevolutionNow protest was struck out today. At the court sitting today, Justice Nwite held that the court was bound to strike out the charge since the case was starting afresh before him. He subsequently struck out the charges. The Federal High Court Abuja also instructed the Department for State Services (DSS) to give back three phones taken from Sowore, his passport, N10,000, and a phone taken from the second defendant. Naija News recalls that Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale Bakare, were brought before the court in 2019 after organizing a protest rally in Abuja called “Revolution Now.”
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<p>The award-winning artist, known for "Lonely at the Top," emerged victorious over renowned stars like Adekunle Gold, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema.</p>
<p>The category also featured South African Tyla, Cameroonian-American Libianca, and Eswatini artist, Uncle Waffles.</p>
<p>At the 2024 MOBO Awards, Asake wasn't the sole Nigerian victor; Afro-gospel singer Limoblaze clinched the title of Best Gospel Artist.</p>
<p>Asake and Limoblaze now join the ranks of 2Baba, D'Banj, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy as Nigerians who have secured victories at the MOBO Awards.</p>
<p>Additionally, British-Nigerian rapper, Tunde emerged triumphant, earning the Best New Artist award.</p>
<p>British rapper, Central Cee topped the winners' chart with two awards: Best Male Act and Song of the Year for 'Sprinter' with British-Nigerian rapper, Dave.</p>
<p>Drake and 21 Savage shared the title of Best International Act, while Soul II Soul received the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 MOBO Awards.</p>
<p>2024 MOBO Awards: See Full List of winners</p>
<p>1. Best Newcomer: Tunde<br />
2. Best African Music Act: Asake<br />
3. Best Alternative Music Act: Skindred<br />
4. Best Caribbean Music Act: Valiant<br />
5. Best Drill Act: K-Trap<br />
6. Best Electronic/Dance Act: Shygirl<br />
7. Best Female Act: Raye<br />
8. Best Gospel Act: Limoblaze<br />
9. Best Grime Act: Bugzy Malone<br />
10. Best Hip-Hop Act: Little Simz<br />
11. Best International Act (US): Drake and 21 Savage<br />
12. Best Jazz Act: Ezra Collective<br />
13. Best Male Act: Central Cee<br />
14. Best Media Personality: ShxtsnGigs<br />
15. Best Performance in a TV Show/Film: Damson Idris as Franklin Saint – Snowfall<br />
16. Best Producer: Inflo<br />
17. Best R&B/Soul Act: Sault<br />
18. Best Song of the Year: Central Cee and Dave – Sprinter<br />
19. Best Video of the Year: Stormzy – Mel Made Me Do It (dir Klvdr)<br />
20. Album of the Year: Potter Payper – Real Back in Style<br />
21. Impact Award: Sugababes<br />
22. Lifetime Achievement Award: Soul II Soul<br />
23. Paving the Way Award: Jessica Ennis-Hill<br />
24. Pioneer Award: Ghetts</p>
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