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Tinubu Not A Drug Lord, Sowore Can’t Use My Withdrawn Claim As Defence, Says Omokri
Tinubu Not A Drug Lord, Sowore Can’t Use My Withdrawn Claim As Defence, Says Omokri
Tinubu not a drug lord, Sowore can’t use my withdrawn claim as defence, says Omokri. Reno Omokri, ambassador-designate, says Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, cannot rely on past remarks he (Omokri) made about President Bola Tinubu as defence in his ongoing cybercrime trial.
Sowore is standing trial on a two-count charge preferred against him by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The charge stems from Sowore’s August 25 post on X, in which he described Tinubu as a “criminal” while reacting to the president’s remarks on corruption during a trip to Brazil.
At the court session on Tuesday, Marshal Abubakar, Sowore’s counsel, tendered video evidence during cross-examination of the first prosecution witness.
Among the exhibits the defence lawyer tendered was a flash drive containing a raft of video clips featuring Omokri.
When the videos were played in open court, one showed Omokri in a 2023 interview on ARISE TV, where he stated that he had documentary evidence to support his claim that President Tinubu was a “drug lord”.
“Drug lord is not an unprintable name. Bola Tinubu is a known drug lord. I’ve got documents to back it up. I spent my money, went to Chicago, went to court, and got certified true copies. Bola Tinubu is a drug lord,” Omokri was heard saying in the video.
Another clip showed Omokri declaring that he would never work with Tinubu.
However, reacting in a statement, Omokri said he made those statements between 2022 and 2023, believing them to be true at the time.
“I do freely admit that I did make uncomplimentary remarks about the then Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, while believing those comments to be true at the time I uttered them,” Omokri said.
“Subsequent to making those statements, I discovered that they were not, in fact, true, and I publicly withdrew them in writing and on video at various times and through multiple platforms.”
He noted that he had erroneously believed the “false claims” about the president, “…chiefly from Mr Omoyele Sowore’s platform, Saharareporters, and from the mouth of Mr Sowore himself…”
Omokri said he first publicly affirmed Tinubu as president on May 29, 2023, the day he was sworn in, urging Nigerians to “put the past behind them and give him their full support”.
He said he reiterated that position after the supreme court dismissed the petitions challenging Tinubu’s election.
Tinubu Not A Drug Lord
According to Omokri, the apex court judgment clarified issues that had been “misrepresented by some media” and confirmed that there were no criminal charges or convictions against the president.
“On the same day the judgment was rendered, I accepted it, applauded it, and stated that, based on that verdict, my stance on the statements I had made against the President had changed: not only was it wrong, but I fully believed it was fallacious,” he said.
Omokri said he also affirmed the supreme court’s decision during interviews on TVC, News Central Television, and Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’.
He added that he apologised to Tinubu privately on October 1, 2024, after flying into Nigeria from the United States.
“I apologised to him in person, prostrating flat on the ground, before stating that I was misled by publications in the media into making those statements,” he said.
IGP Disu Directs Statewide Town Hall Engagements, Strengthens Community Policing Initiative
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, has directed all Commissioners of Police across the country to intensify community policing efforts through regular town hall engagements and improved public accessibility within their respective Commands.
The directive was issued during the Emergency Conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the press held at, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
According to the IGP, effective policing cannot succeed without the trust, cooperation, and active participation of the people. He emphasized that security remains a collective responsibility requiring strong collaboration between the Police and communities.
As part of the initiative, Commissioners of Police have been directed to hold regular interactive sessions with critical stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth organizations, market associations, transport unions, women groups, and other community-based institutions.
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The Inspector-General further directed all Commissioners of Police to make their contact details accessible to recognized community leaders within their states, in order to strengthen communication, improve responsiveness, and build public confidence in policing operations.
IGP Disu
The IGP noted that community-driven intelligence remains vital in combating crime and addressing emerging security threats, stressing that stronger police-community relationships will enhance public safety and operational effectiveness nationwide.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to a people-centered and accountable policing system anchored on partnership, transparency, and mutual trust.
DCP ANTHONY PLACID, psc (+), mnipr, mni, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, 8th May, 2026
IGP Received Delegation From ICRC At Force Headquarters, Abuja
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC (+), NPM, yesterday, 07/05/2026 received a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at Force Headquarters, Abuja.
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The meeting explored strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the ICRC, particularly in areas of humanitarian law, detention monitoring, and the welfare of persons in police custody.
IGP Received Delegation From ICRC
The IGP reaffirmed his commitment to upholding human dignity and international standards in law enforcement operations.
CAS Hails NAF Nurses As Lifesavers During 2026 International Nurses’ Week Celebration
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has commended nurses of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for their dedication, professionalism, and invaluable contributions to healthcare delivery as the Service marked the 2026 International Nurses’ Week celebration at the Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences (NAFCONS) on 7 May 2026.
The CAS described NAF nurses as lifesavers and critical pillars in sustaining the health, readiness, and operational effectiveness of personnel across the Service. He noted that beyond their clinical expertise, nurses continue to demonstrate compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment in both peace and conflict situations, thereby reinforcing the effectiveness of military healthcare support systems.
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Represented by the Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Air Force School of Medical Sciences and Aviation Medicine (NAFSMSAM), Air Commodore AJ Arumona, the CAS reaffirmed the commitment of the NAF leadership to strengthening healthcare delivery through continuous training, capacity development, and institutional support.
Speaking on the theme of the 2026 celebration, “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” Air Marshal Aneke stressed that empowering nurses through education, professional development, and conducive working environments remains essential to quality healthcare delivery and mission success.
He added that sustained investment in nursing personnel represents a strategic investment in the future of healthcare within the Armed Forces and the nation as a whole.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Commandant of NAFCONS, Wing Commander VA Dung, applauded nurses and student nurses for their dedication to the noble profession, describing them as pillars of strength within the healthcare system.
CAS Hails NAF Nurses As Lifesavers
He urged them to uphold the highest ethical standards, embrace innovation, and remain steadfast in their pursuit of professional excellence.
The event featured a series of lectures and engagements focused on leadership, resilience, professional growth, and the evolving role of nurses in modern healthcare delivery, further underscoring the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to building a highly skilled and motivated medical workforce.
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