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Viral Video Exposes Police Officers Bullying Man Wearing Camouflage Command Orders Their Arrest

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By Ayodele Oni

 

Public anger and outrage have prompted the arrest of four police officers in Ogun State over a viral video showing the officers pinning a handcuffed young man to the ground and attempting to force him into a commercial minibus.

 

The incident reportedly occurred in the Ijagba area of Sango-Ota, within the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.

 

The footage, which circulated on social media, showed the officers restraining the young man as he struggled on the ground.

 

 Residents gathered at the scene and challenged the officers over their treatment of him.

 

A voice heard in the video alleged that the young man was being arrested for wearing camouflage shorts. The allegation prompted questions from people at the scene about the officers’ conduct and the circumstances surrounding the encounter.

 

However, the reason for the attempted arrest has not been independently established in the available reports, and the police have not publicly confirmed that the clothing was the reason for the encounter.

 

The video showed officers pinning the man to the ground before handcuffing him. The footage also captured residents confronting the officers and demanding that the handcuffs be removed.

 

One woman was heard questioning the officers’ treatment of the young man, while another voice called for help.

 

The crowd’s intervention reportedly led to a heated exchange between residents and the officers, after which the young man was released.

 

The woman who recorded the incident also alleged that the officers threatened to arrest her for filming them. That allegation has not been independently verified.

 

The video sparked public criticism and prompted the Ogun State Police Command to take action against the officers involved.

 

In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the officers had been identified following an order by the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni.

 

Disciplinary procedures have also been initiated to establish the facts of the incident and determine the appropriate action.

 

Ojajuni ordered a thorough and impartial investigation, stressing the command’s commitment to professional discipline, accountability and respect for citizens’ rights.

 

The police commissioner also assured the public that any misconduct established by the investigation would be addressed in accordance with established regulations. He said the process would be guided by evidence and due process.

 

The command thanked members of the public for bringing the footage to its attention and urged anyone with credible, first-hand information about the incident to cooperate with investigators.

 

It also cautioned against speculation and the circulation of unverified claims that could prejudice the investigation.

 

The Ogun incident comes days after police officers in Ekiti were moved to the Force Headquarters in Abuja to face disciplinary proceedings over a viral video in which an officer allegedly threatened an okada rider during a confrontation over a reported ₦20,000 demand .

 

The rider’s complaint had prompted an investigation into allegations of extortion and intimidation.

 

The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the encounter and determine whether the officers breached police regulations.

2027: Makinde Promises Govt Of National Unity

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Seyi Makinde
Seyi Makinde

Nigeria’s deepening political divisions under President Bola Tinubu have brought renewed attention to calls for inclusive governance, with Seyi Makinde, presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), promising to establish a four-year transitional Government of National Unity if elected in 2027.

Makinde, who is also the Oyo State governor, pledged to serve only one four-year term, saying his administration would be broad-based and focused on addressing political exclusion and national challenges.

The pledge comes amid complaints by some Northern leaders that Tinubu’s administration favours the South-West in federal appointments and the distribution of government opportunities.

The presidency has rejected allegations of sectional bias, maintaining that its appointments comply with the federal character principle.

Speaking at an APM town hall meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, on October 10, Makinde said his proposed government would promote inclusiveness and ensure that no part of the country felt excluded.

“Our government will not last beyond four years. And it will be an all-inclusive government,” he said.

Makinde identified insecurity, poverty, economic hardship and inadequate electricity supply among Nigeria’s major challenges. He also called on the Federal Government to publish its petroleum pricing template to enable Nigerians to understand how petrol prices are determined.

The APM candidate said his proposed administration would bring together different political, ethnic and regional interests to address the country’s problems.

Ebola: Woman Diplomat, Develops Multi Organ Failure – NCDC Reveals

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Ebola Ebola Patient

By Ayodele Oni

 

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that an infected diplomat in Abuja has developed multi-organ failure.

 

The agency disclosed this, during an emergency incident management meeting in Abuja.

 

The patient, whose nationality has not been disclosed, was diagnosed with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, a rare strain of the virus that causes severe illness in humans.

 

Olajumoke Babatunde, NCDC’s Director of Public Health Laboratory Services, said laboratory tests confirmed the strain responsible for the infection.

 

“We did three levels of tests, but all were molecular. The strain was Bundibugyo.”

 

Another official at the meeting confirmed that the infected woman was a diplomat, adding that her condition has worsened significantly.

 

“This person is actually a diplomat,” the official revealed.

 

The official further disclosed that the patient has developed “multi-organ failure”, indicating that the infection has severely affected multiple organs in her body.

 

However, the authorities did not disclose the diplomat’s nationality or provide further details about the medical complications she was experiencing.

 

The Bundibugyo strain is one of the Ebola virus species known to cause severe illness in humans. It was first identified in Uganda in 2007 and has since been associated with outbreaks in parts of Africa.

 

The virus spreads through direct contact with the blood and other bodily fluids of an infected person who is showing symptoms, as well as contact with contaminated materials.

 

On Tuesday, the Federal Government announced the confirmation of the Ebola infection in the FCT following laboratory tests that established that the woman had contracted the virus.

 

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said the patient arrived in Nigeria on an international flight from Uganda before being admitted to a private hospital in Abuja.

 

According to the minister, the woman received medical attention at the facility for several days before the diagnosis was confirmed.

 

“She is currently in isolation and receiving medical care,” Pate said in an earlier statement.

 

Ebola virus disease can cause symptoms such as fever, severe weakness, headache, muscle pain and sore throat. In some patients, the illness may progress to vomiting, diarrhoea, skin rashes and internal or external bleeding.

 

The incubation period ranges from two to 21 days, while infected individuals generally become capable of transmitting the virus after developing symptoms.

 

Nigeria last recorded an Ebola outbreak in 2014, following the arrival of an infected traveller from Liberia in Lagos. The outbreak was successfully contained through coordinated public health interventions, including patient isolation, surveillance and contact tracing.

Obasanjo: Tinubu Naira Devaluation Made Nigerians Poor

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Olusegun Obasanjo
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, blaming the sharp devaluation of the naira for worsening poverty and eroding Nigerians’ purchasing power.

Obasanjo, who spoke on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026 in London, United Kingdom, said the currency’s depreciation had significantly weakened the economic standing of Nigerians.

The former president argued that the naira’s fall from about N500 to the dollar to N1,500 represented a 300 per cent devaluation, with far-reaching consequences for the economy and citizens’ welfare.

“We do not live in isolation as a country. We interact with the rest of the world. And overnight, you devalue the currency by 300 percent. The naira went from N500 to a dollar to N1,500 to a dollar,” Obasanjo said.

He linked the currency’s decline to the growing hardship facing Nigerians and the country’s status as one of the world’s poorest nations.

Tinubu’s administration introduced major economic reforms in 2023, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and changes to the foreign exchange regime. The measures were aimed at addressing structural distortions, improving market efficiency and strengthening government revenue, but they have also contributed to significant adjustments in prices and living costs.

Obasanjo’s remarks add to the ongoing debate over the impact of the administration’s policies on inflation, household incomes and the broader Nigerian economy.

Osun APC Kicks Against Non Inclusion In Preparation For Launch Of State PCC

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APC

By Ayodele Oni

 

With all set for the inauguration of the Osun state chapter of the Presidential Campaign Committee, (PCC), for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu the State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has said it was not briefed about the inauguration.

 

The state Coordinator of the campaign council, Governor Ademola Adeleke, had in  a statement, announced that the inauguration is scheduled to hold Thursday 22nd October, 2026 at the Oasis Event center, Osogbo.

 

Governor Adeleke, said that the state body is billed to comprise a bipartisan list of political leaders and office holders.

He revealed that the council is made up of All Progressive Congress, the Accord and the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) members.

 

However, in a statement on Thursday, the Osun APC Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, said the party only became aware of the event through a social media listing of names by the spokesperson of Governor Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed.

 

“In as much as we consider the re-election of the national leader of our party, President Tinubu, as a collective task which we have been working vigorously and assiduously to achieve through various means, it is our view and conviction that such an exercise should be properly scheduled.

 

“We are talking about the re-election of the President of the nation under the largest democratic party in the Sub-Sahara Africa and not the election of a council chairman or that of a councillor, which is the reason such exercise should be approached with the highest official protocol required to ease the accomplishment of the exercise.”

 

Lawal believed that less than 12 hours notice was too short and has shut out many who would have attended.

 

“We are reiterating the fact that we did not have the knowledge of any inauguration beyond the social media listing of some names yesterday afternoon by the spokesman of Governor Adeleke, Malam Olawale Rasheed, to the chagrin of the leaders, members and supporters of our party.

 

“Aside the fact that not all social media news should be taken as genuine, less than 12 hours notice is such short that many people who would have been around are already shut out.

 

“It is our belief that listing of the names of the members of the state Presidential Campaign Committee less than 24 hours before the event proper without any prior meeting with the leadership of the party in the state was a ploy to set the state chapter of the party against the President which can neither fly nor sit as we consider the project as our baby which shouldn’t be handled with levity.

 

“In our view, the current arrangement of the said state Presidential Campaign Committee was designed to stoke and promote an avoidable misunderstanding between our party and the appointed state co-ordinator of the campaign in the state which we shall try as much as possible to avoid.

 

“We are reiterating the fact that we are not opposed to conceding anything for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential election but our concern is that things should be done in a proper way to achieve desired results.

 

“We also agree that the appointment of Governor Adeleke as the state co-ordinator of President Tinubu re-election campaign committee would boost the chances of our presidential candidate through the joint efforts and contributions of the political parties coming together,” he added

Bauchi Mosque Committee Sacks Imam Over Pro Tinubu Stance

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Imam Dahiru Abubakar

 

By Ayodele Oni

 

For his pro Bola Tinubu preachings, and an alleged attempt to rename mosque after the president, Imam Dahiru Abubakar of Masjid Abdullahi Bin Zubbair in Madina Quarters, Bauchi metropolis, has been removed from his position by the mosque committee.

 

A committee set up by the mosque, found Imam Zubbair guilty of using post-prayer sermons to campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027

 

Abubakar was accused of using his preaching sessions after obligatory prayers to defend Tinubu’s administration against criticism over insecurity and the economic difficulties facing Nigerians.

 

His removal reportedly followed another incident on Sunday morning after the Subhi prayer, despite earlier warnings from the mosque committee.

 

The imam reportedly told worshippers that President Tinubu should not be blamed for the country’s security and economic problems and deserved another opportunity to lead Nigeria.

 

His position, however, was said to have generated concerns among members of the mosque committee, who objected to the use of religious gatherings for political discussions.

 

A source familiar with the matter said the committee had taken action after Abubakar continued making the comments despite previous interventions.

 

“He would tell the congregation after prayer that Tinubu did not cause insecurity and that he deserved to be reelected.

 

“A committee was set up after he did the same thing last weekend and he was subsequently removed,” the source said.

 

Abubakar, while explaining his position, acknowledged that his sermons had included comments about the president and the 2027 elections.

 

He maintained that his intention was to discourage worshippers from holding Tinubu personally responsible for the country’s security and economic challenges.

 

According to him, the problems confronting Nigeria should also be considered within a wider religious context, particularly his belief that the difficulties are part of what he described as an “end times phenomenon.”

 

“I have been preaching to the people to stop castigating President Tinubu for the insecurity and economic challenges. They prepared to vote for him and give him another mandate in 2027 to continue his mandate.

 

“My preaching centred on telling people to embrace fear of God and stop blaming leaders for the insecurity, particularly President Tinubu, because only God’s intervention can stop the challenges with the power of prayers, and that didn’t go down well with the committee of the mosque.

 

“My preaching priorities are fear of God and our day-to-day activities. I cited examples of what is happening, especially insecurity in African countries like Sudan, Chad, Mali and others facing crisis. I asked whether President Tinubu was responsible for their insecurity.”

 

Although Abubakar argued that his preaching was intended to encourage faith and discourage the congregation from blaming political leaders for every national problem, the mosque committee said its concerns went beyond his support for Tinubu.

 

Chairman of the mosque committee, Imam Abubakar Jibrin, confirmed the imam’s removal and said the committee had repeatedly warned him against using the mosque for political activities.

 

“Our major challenge with him was not only his campaign for Tinubu, but the way and manner he gathered many people in front of the mosque and sometimes entered the mosque purposely to discuss politics.”

 

He explained that the committee had held discussions with Abubakar and cautioned him against turning the mosque into a venue for political mobilisation.

 

According to Jibrin, the committee considered the practice inconsistent with its understanding of the mosque’s primary purpose as a place of worship.

 

“The mosque committee sat down with him and cautioned him against turning the mosque to a political platform because of the Quranic verse which says the Mosque is solemnly for worship of Allah alone.

 

“We vehemently rejected the use of the mosque for political meetings. We warned him not once or twice but many times, but he didn’t heed our pleas.

 

“Even though we believe that politics is the process of producing leaders in the country, there are laid down procedures, which are political parties, and the activities should take place in their political party offices and not in the mosque.”

 

The committee chairman also disclosed that the dispute involved a proposal by Abubakar to change the mosque’s name from Masjid Abdullahi Bin Zubbair to Masjid Imam Bola Ahmed Tinubu mosque.

 

The proposal was reportedly rejected by the committee, which maintained that the mosque belonged to the community and that its name should not be changed to reflect support for a political figure.

 

“All the committee members said ‘no’ because the mosque belongs to the community. This mosque has a committee of which I am one of the members, and when he insisted, we rejected the idea and resolved that the mosque name would remain Masjid Abdullahi Bin Zubbair.”

 

Jibrin said the committee had completed its decision to remove Abubakar and would not reverse it.

 

He maintained that the imam could establish his own mosque if he wished to continue his activities without the restrictions imposed by the committee.

 

“He should go and build his personal mosque, or politicians should go buy a mosque for him; that is not our business. Let me clarify that we, members of the committee of the mosque, are not against the candidate of any political party.

 

“Our prayer is to Allah to choose the best for the country, be it President Tinubu or any candidate among the presidential candidates that would become a blessing to the country,” Jibrin added.

Ebola Outbreak: Reps Urges FG To Release Funds To Health Agencies

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House of Reps Members

By Ayodele Oni

 

Following the confirmation of Ebola disease in Abuja, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding funds appropriated to health agencies and intensify emergency measures to prevent the spread of the Disease.

 

The lawmakers also urged the government to place federal and state health institutions, including private healthcare providers on alert to strengthen surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory testing and emergency medical response.

 

The resolutions were adopted on Wednesday after the House considered a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Isuikwato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, Amobi Ogah.

 

Moving the motion, Ogah warned that Ebola posed a serious public health threat requiring early detection, effective infection control and coordinated intervention to prevent further transmission.

 

“It is extremely disturbing that yesterday, October 20, 2026, an Ebola virus case was confirmed in a woman arriving from Uganda in Abuja who tested positive.

 

“Health authorities traced 44 contacts for isolation and further tests,” the lawmaker said.

 

He cautioned that delays in identifying suspected cases, conducting laboratory investigations, isolating infected persons and tracing their contacts could increase the risk of transmission and place additional pressure on the country’s healthcare system.

 

Ogah also expressed concern that inadequate public awareness, shortages of infection prevention and control materials, insufficient training for healthcare workers and limited emergency response capacity could undermine containment efforts.

 

“The House is further concerned that inadequate public awareness, insufficient infection prevention and control supplies, gaps in healthcare workers’ preparedness, and limited emergency response capacity could undermine efforts to prevent and contain the Ebola outbreak.”

 

The lawmaker emphasised the need for coordinated action involving the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, ( NCDC) and Prevention, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, state health ministries, port health authorities and other relevant agencies.

 

He also called for collaboration with the World Health Organisation and other international and regional public health institutions to ensure that Nigeria’s response was guided by current scientific evidence and international health regulations.

 

Presiding over the plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu led the House in unanimously adopting the motion.

 

Following the adoption, the lawmakers urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance, to release all outstanding appropriated funds to relevant health agencies without further delay.

 

The House noted that the funding was necessary to enable the agencies to discharge their responsibilities effectively as the country intensified surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory investigations and other emergency interventions.

 

It also called on the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the NCDC to determine the additional resources required to improve Nigeria’s preparedness and response capacity, taking into account current epidemiological evidence and public health guidelines.

 

As part of its oversight measures, the House mandated its Committee on Infectious Diseases to engage relevant ministries, departments, agencies and public health institutions to obtain updates on the reported case and the measures being implemented to prevent further transmission.

 

The committee is expected to report its findings to the House for further legislative action.

Ekiti, Ogun Move To Curtail Spread Of Ebola Disease

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Ebola Virus

By Ayodele Oni

 

States have stepped up measures to curtail spread of Ebola disease following a reported case in tge Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja.

 

Ekiti State Government has launched increased public awareness through engagement of stakeholders, including health workers, community leaders, media officers, faith-based organisations, civil society organisations and traditional rulers, on Ebola Virus Disease preventive measures and prompt reporting.

 

Radio jingles have been produced and are being aired on two radio stations, while Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials, including posters, have been produced and distributed.

 

– Training of laboratory personnel on Ebola sample collection, handling and transport

 

– Training of State and Local Government Surveillance Teams on EVD surveillance and response to enhance surveillance and active case search

 

Inauguration of the Ebola Virus Disease Technical Working Group (TWG). An emergency TWG meeting was held on Tuesday, October 13, following the report of a confirmed case in Kenya, to assess state readiness and expedite other readiness activities.

 

– Orientation of airport officials and environmental health officers on screening and triaging of passengers at the airport and other points of entry

 

– Improvement of capacity of healthcare workers through functional/simulation exercise (drill) at the Treatment Centre, Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, training of healthcare workers on EVD case management and infection prevention and control, and training of State Burial Team on safe and dignified burial.

 

In Ogun State, Government has also intensified surveillance and preparedness measures, following the Federal Government’s announcement of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory, assuring residents that no case had been recorded in the state as of October 21, 2026.

 

The government urged residents to remain vigilant, observe preventive measures and avoid panic or the spread of unverified information.

 

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that Ogun has been on heightened alert since the declaration of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in March 2026.

 

Coker said about 111 persons of interest, comprising passengers from high-risk countries, had been identified, monitored and subsequently discharged from follow-up after completing the required surveillance period.

 

The commissioner said, “The state’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre is also coordinating preparedness and response activities to ensure the prompt identification, reporting and management of any suspected case’

 

“The government has strengthened the capacity of Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers, port health officers, health educators, clinicians and community informants through training on appropriate response procedures.

 

“Relevant national guidelines, protocols and resource materials have been adapted and deployed to guide the state’s response, while public sensitisation and infection prevention and control measures in healthcare facilities were being intensified.”She urged residents to remain calm and obtain information from official public health authorities.

 

Coker explained that Ebola is a serious disease that can cause severe illness and death, noting that its early symptoms may resemble those of other common illnesses.

 

She listed the symptoms to include fever, severe weakness, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Unexplained bleeding or bruising may also occur in some cases.

 

According to her, symptoms can develop between two and 21 days after exposure. She stressed, however, that experiencing these symptoms does not automatically mean a person has Ebola, although prompt professional assessment is essential, particularly where there has been possible exposure or travel to a high-risk area.

 

The commissioner explained that Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person who has developed symptoms, the body of someone who has died from the disease, or materials contaminated with such fluids.

 

Coker urged anyone who might have been exposed to Ebola to contact public health authorities promptly without waiting for symptoms to develop.

 

She further advised anyone who develops symptoms after possible exposure to avoid close contact with others and contact public health authorities before visiting a healthcare facility to enable safe referral to an appropriate medical centre.

 

The commissioner also called on residents to cooperate with surveillance and follow-up teams, provide accurate information when contacted by public health officials and comply with the guidance issued.

 

She warned against touching the bodies of people who die from suspected or confirmed Ebola, stressing that safe and dignified burials must be handled by trained teams.

 

Coker also cautioned against rumours, discrimination and stigmatisation, urging residents to share only information from verified public health sources.

Failed $2.1m Alleged Land Deal Involving FCT Minister’s Son, Jordan For Hearing Dec. 1

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Nyesom Wike son

By Ayodele Oni 

 

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has adjourned a  suit involving Jordan Wike, son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike until December 1 for hearing.

 

Two claimants have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged failed $2.1 million land transaction involving Jordan Wike. 

 

The petitioners, Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, alleged that they paid $2 million for land allocations in Katampe and Guzape, alongside a $100,000 facilitation fee. 

 

They claimed Jordan promised delivery within a month, but failed to fulfil the agreement.

 

Their lawyer, Ibrahim Waru, said the EFCC acknowledged the petition. However, Jordan denied the allegations, presenting his international passport to dispute his presence in Nigeria on the alleged payment date.

 

The upcoming proceedings are expected to provide further insight into the disputed transaction and the parties’ competing claims.

Omokri, Now Ambassador Extraordinaire, Plenipotentiary To United Mexican States

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Reno Omokri

By Ayodele Oni

 

 After almost 10 months of waiting, Reno Omokri has announced that Mexico has approved his appointment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the country.

 

Omokri disclosed this in a post shared on X on Tuesday, saying the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Mexico in Abuja, José Manuel Briseño Flores, delivered the agrément confirming the Mexican Government’s acceptance of his appointment.

 

“To God be the glory, the Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the United Mexican States in Abuja, Mr José Manuel Briseño Flores, today in Abuja delivered the agrément from the Government of the United Mexican States accepting me, Bemigho Reno Omokri, to serve as Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Mexican States, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Guatemala, the Republic of Honduras, and the Republic of Nicaragua, to the Director of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency, Ambassador Babagana Wakil,” he wrote.

 

He is also to serve as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, with concurrent accreditation to the three countries.

 

President Bola Tinubu nominated Omokri for an Ambassadorial position in November 2025, alongside several other nominees, including former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu.

 

The Senate confirmed Omokri and other Ambassadorial nominees in December 2025, while Tinubu approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to their respective countries on March 6, 2026. Omokri was assigned to Mexico City.

 

However, his posting remained among those awaiting formal diplomatic approval from the host country.

 

In August, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Mexico and Japan were among the countries yet to communicate formal acceptance of two outstanding Ambassadorial appointments.

 

The Ministry stated that it was engaging the countries and expressed confidence that the approvals would be conveyed in due course.

 

Omokri has also dismissed speculation that Mexico rejected his appointment.

 

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today in June, he said the delay was linked to diplomatic processes and preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico is co-hosting with the United States and Canada.

 

Agrément is the formal consent a country gives before an Ambassador nominated by another country can be appointed to serve there.

 

Omokri previously served as a media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan and is known for his political commentary.

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