Nigeria Man Charged Over Social Media Call to Overthrow President Tinubu

Paul Jibrin Oweleke social media coup call Nigeria Bola Tinubu cybercrime act

A Federal High Court in Lagos arraigned Paul Jibrin Oweleke on two cyber‑crime counts for using his online platform “Oweleke TV” to urge the Nigerian military to remove President Bola Tinubu, echoing recent coups in West Africa. The Department of State Services (DSS) alleges the broadcasts were intended to incite public disorder and undermine constitutional governance.

Oweleke entered a not‑guilty plea. The court remanded him in DSS custody and adjourned the case to June 16 for a bail hearing, while the DSS seeks a trial date. The charges cite sections of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act relating to the transmission of subversive content.

The case highlights Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to curb online incitement and protect political stability amid regional coup activity.

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DSS Arraigns Man Over Alleged Social Media Call for Military Coup Against Tinubu - Global Upfront Newspapers [globalupfront.com]

about 2 months ago

Court Remands Man Calling For Coup Against Tinubu [www.naijanews.com]

about 2 months ago

DSS arraigns man over alleged call for Tinubu overthrow [punchng.com]

about 2 months ago