Court remands Sowore in Kuje prison days after revoking bail (opens original article in a new tab)

A Nigerian court remanded presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in prison after revoking his bail, with the case adjourned for further hearing.

• Federal High Court in Abuja remanded presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre
• Judge Mohammed Umar dismissed Sowore's recusal application and adjourned the case until 24 June
• Sowore's new lawyer filed a motion to stay the revocation of his bail and bench warrant