Nigeria, March 25 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has released the passport of activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, after striking out a cybercrime charge filed by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over his social media posts concerning the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

Trial judge Musa Liman held that the prosecution had failed to diligently pursue the case since the defendant's arraignment in January 2025.

During proceedings last week, the prosecution sought an adjournment to replace its lawyer, but the defence opposed the request and urged the court to dismiss the case.

Mr Liman upheld the objection and struck out the charge for lack of diligent prosecution. The police later applied to ...