Omoyele (Yele) Sowore of Haworth was arrested by the Nigerian government in August after calling for a nationwide protest of the nation's president.
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Sowore is the founder of an online publication that reports on corruption in Nigeria.
His wife released a statement saying she's grateful for his release but remains resolute that he be cleared on all "baseless charges".
The journalist's imprisonment had been a rallying cry for the residents of Haworth, where he lives with his family.
The Clooney Foundation joined the calls for his release and Amnesty International declared Sowore a prisoner of conscience.
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Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey released the following statement:
"I'm gratified to hear of Mr. Sowore's release, and I expect the government of Nigeria to ensure his continued safety and security now that he is out of custody. I am hopeful that moving forward we can rely on the Nigerian justice system for a transparent, credible legal process. I plan to continue to closely watch further proceedings in Mr. Sowore's case."
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