DSS Petitions Social Media X to Remove Sowore's Tweet Over Alleged Hate Speech
The Department of State Services (DSS) has petitioned social media platform X, requesting the removal of activist Omoyele Sowore's tweet. The DSS accused Sowore of posting misleading information, hate speech, and incitement to violence in a tweet on August 25, 2025.
The agency alleged that Sowore's tweet disparaged the President and could incite unrest. The DSS argued that the tweet violated Nigerian laws related to terrorism and deliberate disinformation.
Sowore's account, YeleSowore, is verified on the platform. The DSS letter, signed by Bamigboye on behalf of the agency, demanded the immediate suspension of Sowore's account.
The agency claimed that the tweet posed a threat to national security and Nigeria's international reputation.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Politics Nigeria. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Politics Nigeria
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
DSS Demands Removal of Sowore's Tweet Over Alleged Violations: Legal Action Threatened
SERAP Urges Tinubu to Halt DSS Threat Over Sowore Tweet
Amnesty International Slams DSS for Censoring Sowore's Social Media - Violation of Human Rights
DSS Demands Removal of Sowore's Tweet Criticizing Tinubu, Cites National Security Threat
Sowore Drags DSS, Meta, X To Court Over Social Media Censorship
DSS Initiates Legal Action Against Sowore Over Tinubu Accusations
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
