Nigeria, Jan. 29 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Thursday for ruling on the bail application filed by activist Omoyele Sowore, who faces cybercrime charges over his social media comment describing the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, as an "illegal IGP".

Trial judge Abdulla Liman announced the adjournment on Wednesday after hearing the bail application moved by Mr Sowore's lawyer and opposed by the prosecution.

Mr Sowore's lawyer, Abubakar Marshall from Falana & Falana Chambers, urged the court to grant his client bail on self-recognition being a foremost human rights activist and former presidential candidate.

The police prosecutor, however, countered Mr Abubakar's request.

He urged the judge to attac...