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United States — United States Department of State & Sahara Reporters

11 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026

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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State is the prosecuting body in the cyberbullying case against Omoyele Sowore.
Sahara Reporters: Sahara Reporters is the media outlet founded by Omoyele Sowore, whose legal troubles are the subject of this event.
Jun 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State (DSS) is prosecuting Omoyele Sowore on behalf of the Federal Government for alleged cybercrime and criminal defamation. They are responsible for bringing the charges and verifying the bail sureties.
Sahara Reporters: Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, is facing charges related to posts made on social media, which are relevant to his role as a media figure.
Jun 30, 2026 · 20 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The DSS is the detaining agency, acting under drone regulations. Its reputation may suffer from accusations of political bias.
Sahara Reporters: Sahara Reporters is the media outlet founded by Sowore; its publisher is involved in the controversy.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The State Department condemned the attack and is reviewing Nigeria's CPC status. Its decision in November could affect US-Nigeria relations and potential sanctions.
Sahara Reporters: News outlet that reported the attack, providing details but not an actor in the event.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: Prosecuting agency; its involvement raises concerns about use of security services for political cases.
Sahara Reporters: Sowore's online publication; mentioned as his affiliation.
Jul 13, 2026 · 65 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State>>> is mentioned as one of the security agencies with which the Nigeria — Ondo State>>> government will continue to strengthen collaboration.
Sahara Reporters: Sahara Reporters>>> is a news outlet that previously reported on a similar foiled bomb attempt in Akure.
Jun 03, 2026 · 10 articles
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United States — United States Department of State: The United States — United States Department of State>>> was allegedly involved in accompanying senior correctional officers during the search operation.
Sahara Reporters: Sahara Reporters>>> is an online media platform that initially reported the allegations of theft at Kuje Medium Security Prison.
May 29, 2026 · 10 articles
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Apr 05, 2026 · 35 articles
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May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Sahara Reporters: Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, is facing a cyberbullying trial, which could indirectly affect the reputation of Sahara Reporters.
Jun 16, 2026 · 17 articles
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Sahara Reporters: Sahara Reporters is the online publication founded by Omoyele Sowore, though its direct involvement in the cyberbullying charges is not detailed beyond Sowore's role as its publisher.
May 19, 2026 · 6 articles
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