BREAKING: Nigerian Government Withdraws Criminal Defamation Case Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Allegations Against Akpabio, Yahaya Bello The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation and cyberbullying case instituted against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. Court documents show that the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation filed a notice of discontinuance on December 12, 2025, effectively terminating the prosecution at the Federal High Court. The charges stemmed from petitions by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, following comments made by Akpoti-Uduaghan during a televised interview on Politics Today, where she alleged that both men were plotting to eliminate her. Despite earlier petitions to the Inspector General of Police alleging threats to her life, the senator was charged for publicly raising the claims. Several prominent figures, including Governor Usman Ododo, Senator Ekpenyong Asuquo, Ambassador Reno Omokri, and Sandra Duru, had been listed as witnesses for the complainants. The withdrawn case is one of two criminal matters filed by the Federal Government against the senator, with the second case expected to come up in court and possibly face a similar fate. The development follows a public announcement by Senate President Akpabio that he had instructed his lawyers to withdraw all defamation-related lawsuits against individuals, after a cleric’s sermon influenced his decision. However, Akpabio still has a separate ₦200 billion civil defamation suit pending against Akpoti-Uduaghan over allegations of sexual harassment, in which he is demanding massive damages and public apologies.

Peter Obi: The Man Who Taxed Poverty in Anambra Dear Peter Obi, Thank you for your thoughts on the Tax Reform Act, which came into force yesterday, which was New Year's Day. However, it seems you have forgotten the following historical facts. While you were the Governor of Anambra, poverty increased in the state, yet you imposed new and heavy taxes on the people of Anambra. Please fact-check me: The poverty rate in Anambra was 41.4% in 2003, before you, Obi took office, and rose to 53.7% by 2009, during your governorship, a 29.7% increase. Yet, despite the rise in poverty under your watch as Governor, on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, you imposed new and heavy taxes on Anambra markets, prompting traders in the state to protest. And again, please fact-check me. When 600 traders from Eke Awka Market protested and filed an appeal against you, you insisted that they must pay your new, heavy taxes. At that, they led another protest to the Anambra State House of Assembly, barricaded it, and prevented legislative business from proceeding. And all this was happening while you, Peter, dishonestly hid your own money in tax havens, as shown in the Pandora Papers of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Therefore, I find it strange that you, who increased poverty in Anambra and also simultaneously increased taxes, are now accusing the Tinubu administration, which has added $57 billion to our economy, of taxing the poor. And just so you know, your allegations show that you haven't read the new tax laws, because in those legislations, Nigerians earning less than ₦800,000 will not be taxed. Meaning that under President Tinubu, those petty traders in Anambra that you taxed to near death would have a tax holiday. So, please, Peter, reread your post, and direct it at yourself, because it is all about you, the man who taxed poverty in Anambra! You were taxing poverty as Anambra Governor, but President Tinubu is tackling poverty as Nigeria's President. ~ Reno Omokri Gospeller. Deep Thinker. #TableShaker. #1Bestselling author of Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years. Hodophile. Hollywood Magazine Humanitarian of the Year, 2019. Business Insider Influencer of the Year 2022. 21st Most Talked About Person in Africa, 2024.

May God bless the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Commission, and patriotic citizens like Yemi Dada, who are bold enough to publicly testify to the professionalism of our First Responders, even as unpatriotic citizens like Peter Obi try to undermine them by spreading lies about their competence! ~Reno Omokri

Yesterday, We Saw Nigeria Working As It Should For Anthony Joshua It took the French police ten minutes to get to the scene of Princess Diana's car crash, though it happened in metropolitan Paris. Please fact-check me. But it took the Nigerian Police Force less than ten minutes to get to the scene of Anthony Joshua's car accident, though it occurred outside a metropolitan area. Again, please fact-check me. It took French emergency response crews 101 minutes to get Princess Diana to the hospital, whereas Anthony Joshua was in a hospital within minutes. The total time was approximately thirty minutes. Just as Anthony Joshua's friends sadly died on the spot, likewise did Dodi Fayed and the driver of the car, Henri Paul, die immediately from the impact of the accident. The deaths, both in France and Nigeria, did not occur because of any negligence on the part of emergency first responders. They were a direct result of the collision from the accident. Both crashes were caused by speeding far above the legal speed limit. Bad roads were not a factor at all in either crash. The stretch of highway on which the Anthony Joshua crash occurred was very motorable and is a credit to Nigeria. Go back and watch the video. This was a six-lane highway with three lanes on either side, well demarcated, free of potholes, and with lanes clearly delineated. So, please tell me where Nigeria went wrong, or how we failed Mr Joshua in this sad episode that some unpatriotic citizens are trending things like 'Nigeria happened to Anthony Joshua'. Did Spain happen to Diogo Jota? Did Honduras happen to Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of TLC? Did America happen to Fast and Furious star, Paul Walker, when he died in a car crash in California? I understand that, because of the intense negative slant of Nigeria's social media sphere, where it is easier to trend with bad news, a critical mass of our people has a confirmation bias toward negative stories. However, please take your time to Google how many times the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has saved the lives of Nigerians in and around the Lagos-Ogun axis. They even did this as recently as last week. Whether it is car accidents, building collapses, or fires, LASEMA has repeatedly done Nigeria proud. When you make a distress call through the 767 and 112 toll-free lines, you can be assured that LASEMA will be there in minutes. Instead of this Anthony Joshua incident being an example of Nigeria happening to you, yesterday's event was a case of Nigeria working well for Anthony Joshua. It should not be every time you run to social media to run down your country. Sometimes, instead of emoting, let us be rational people. Be proud of Nigeria and build her up. In so doing, you are actually building yourself. ~Reno Omokri

Anthony Joshua’s Accident: Reno Omokri Slams Nigerians Over ‘De-Marketing’ Nigeria After Fatal Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Crash Former presidential aide and ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has criticised Nigerians for what he described as the de-marketing of Nigeria following the fatal road accident involving boxing champion Anthony Joshua on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Omokri faulted social media users for spreading claims that no first responders arrived at the scene, stressing that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) responded promptly and that preliminary reports attributed the deaths to collision trauma caused by excessive speed. He urged Nigerians to verify facts before making statements that damage the country’s image abroad, as international media reportedly quoted negative posts by Nigerian users.

Anthony Joshua Accident: Why Do Nigerians Love to De-market Nigeria? Anthony Joshua suffered a ghastly accident today in a rural part of Ogun State, and instead of de-marketing Nigeria, why don't you and I wait for the full details of what occurred to our beloved boxing champion before making dramatic and damaging statements whose veracity we cannot be sure of? You were not at the scene of the accident. You are relying on videos you see online. You don't know the full details. But your first instincts are to attack Nigeria and paint the worst possible picture to the outside world, and now headlines from as far away as India and Australia are quoting Nigerian X users and lampooning Nigeria and saying that no first responders came to Mr Joshua's rescue and that the whole scene was emblematic of a failed state. Just turn on your international news channels and see the horrible things they are saying about Nigeria right now and quoting Nigerian X users! And sadly, some of the people castigating Nigeriw and our institutions based on hearsay and online chatter claim to be journalists. It says more about the state of our journalism than our healthcare and emergency response systems. Well, I made enquiries, and it is not the case that emergency response services let Mr Joshua down. Rather, immediately after the accident, eyewitnesses did not wait for first responders and heroically began assisting Mr Joshua. Within the very first two minutes, they intervened. Obviously, not being professionals, they would make mistakes and not follow procedure. The Federal Road Safety Corp arrived within the first few minutes of the accident and met passers-by who were already intervening. The police showed up, and seeing that the crowd had already taken the initiative, what would you have them do? Before an ambulance could get there, Mr Joshua was already close to a hospital. This is all in the space of minutes, not up to an hour. The deaths that occurred during the accident, according to preliminary official reports, were not caused by any negligence. The individuals concerned died on the spot, and the official cause is collision trauma from "excessive speed". May God grant fortitude to their families. How is that the fault of emergency response personnel? I see no blame for Nigeria in this! But I will still wait for the full official statement. Even in England, when an accident occurs in a rural area, emergency responders take time to arrive. Anywhere from fifteen minutes and above. Please Google it! Most likely more. Remember Diana, Princess of Wales? She sadly had an accident right in the heart of the metropolitan area of Paris, and it took fifteen minutes for an ambulance to get to her—the most high-profile woman in the world at that time. And even after the ambulance came, it took them over an hour, precisely 101 minutes, to get her to a hospital. How long did it take Spanish first responders to get to Diogo Jota's car? That was a big scandal! Please be patriotic and wait for an official statement before hastily crucifying Nigeria. Remember how we did the same thing after armed robbers killed the late Somtochukwu Maduagwu. Nigerians libelled the police and the emergency doctors who tried to save her life, only for the truth to come out later, but much irreparable damage had already been done. Let us not repeat history and claim that it repeated itself - Reno Omokri

Full List: Senate Confirms Mahmood Yakubu, Reno Omokri And 65 Other Ambassadorial Nominees Appointed By President Tinubu The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of 67 career and non-career ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, clearing the way for their deployment to diplomatic missions in 2026. The confirmation followed the adoption of a report presented by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello, which stated that all screened nominees were found qualified with no adverse security reports. The list features prominent political figures and former office holders, including Reno Omokri, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, former governors, ex-ministers, and retired military officers, while one nominee from Yobe State was excluded for failing to appear before the committee.

Bovi Jokes About How to Secure Political Appointment From Tinubu, Fans React Online Popular Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has stirred reactions online after jokingly revealing a strategy to secure a political appointment from President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during his No Sting Attached show in Abuja, Bovi claimed that openly criticising the president — even while acknowledging his achievements — appears to be the fastest route to getting noticed, citing figures like Reno Omokri, Nyesom Wike and Femi Fani-Kayode as examples. The comedian humorously added that praising the president openly has yielded no rewards for some loyal supporters. While many fans agreed with his satirical observation, others warned him to tread carefully, noting that such a strategy may not work for everyone.

Senate Confirms Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ibas, Mahmood Yakubu and 61 Other Ambassadorial Nominees The Nigerian Senate has confirmed all 64 ambassadorial nominees, including high-profile figures such as Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, and Mahmood Yakubu. The confirmations followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello. President Bola Tinubu had forwarded the list, urging swift confirmation to fill critical diplomatic positions. The nominations, particularly of former INEC Chairman Yakubu, sparked nationwide debate, with opposition party ADC criticizing the list as politically motivated and underwhelming, calling for more professionalism and credibility in Nigeria’s diplomatic corps.

Senate Committee Clears Reno Omokri, Ex-INEC Chair Yakubu, Others as Ambassadors Despite Nomination Controversy The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has cleared Reno Omokri, former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, former Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and several others nominated as Nigerian ambassadors. The screening followed President Tinubu’s submission of 32 ambassadorial nominees. While many nominees were asked to “take a bow and leave,” Omokri’s appearance drew public scrutiny due to past criticisms of government administrations and allegations of divisive online commentary. Despite the controversy, the committee affirmed its constitutional duty to vet all candidates and will submit its final report to the full Senate for confirmation.

"I proudly said I was a governor, which is the head of a subnational government, so when I speak, those who are not governors should listen.” ~ Sen. Adams Oshiomhole to Sen. Ndume during Reno Omokri's screening for an ambassadorial position.

Twenty-One Economic Miracles Currently Happening Under President Tinubu One: Our foreign reserves have crossed the $45 billion mark for the first time in six years. It is now the fourth-highest on the African continent. Two: The prudent management of our foreign reserves under President Tinubu has led to a 3.93% GDP growth in the immediate past quarter and 4.23% growth in the quarter before that (Q2, 2025). Three: Nigeria, under President Tinubu, has, within two years, moved from being Africa's biggest petrol importer to becoming West Africa's largest exporter of the same product. Four: For the first time in over a decade, Nigeria has overshot its OPEC quota for three consecutive months and is set to do the same for the fourth month, producing an average of 1.71 million barrels per day. Five: President Tinubu gave Nigerian airlines direct flights to London's Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom, London's Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom, São Paulo, Brazil, Bogotá, Colombia, Entebbe, Uganda, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Algiers, Algeria, and St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean. Six: Oil theft has been reduced to less than 10,000 barrels per day, a sixteen-year low. Seven: Nigeria achieved its revenue target for the entire year in August, a first in our history. Eight: The Nigerian Stock Exchange rose above 130,000 All Share Index for the first time ever. Nine: Our economy expanded by $67 billion in just two years, moving Nigeria's GDP from a ₦269.29 trillion economy on May 29, 2023, when Asiwaju became President, to ₦372.8 trillion today. Ten: Between January and August 2025, non-oil tax revenue was ₦20.59 trillion, a 40.5% increase from the ₦14.6 trillion recorded in the corresponding period in 2024. Eleven: MTN Nigeria Limited hit a record valuation of ₦10 trillion, the first Nigerian company to do so. Twelve: Food prices have fallen significantly, resulting in a drop in inflation to 16.05% at present, down from 20.12% in August 2025, a 1.76% decline from July's 21.88%. Thirteen: Dangote and other retailers have crashed fuel prices below ₦1000. Fourteen: The Naira has stabilised and is now below ₦1500 to $, making it among the world's best-performing currencies, according to Fitch Ratings. Fifteen: Nigeria broke its power generation record with a peak generation of 5,801.84MW and maximum daily energyoutput of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours (MWh), the highest ever attained in the history of the electricity industry in Nigeria. Sixteen: After a record trade surplus last year, Nigeria appears set to beat its 2024 figure. Our trade surplus rose 44.3% in Q2 to ₦7.46 trillion, up from ₦5.17 trillion in Q1. Seventeen: In a sign of an improving economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria reduced interest rates by 50 basis points to 27%, the first time since the #COVID19 pandemic. Eighteen: Fitch and S&P Global Ratings upgraded Nigeria's economy to a Stable B. Nineteen: Two PhDs in economics, in the persons of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, and the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and incumbent Governor of Anambra, Dr Chukwuma Soludo, both confirmed that President Tinubu has "stabilised the economy". Twenty: Rail transport expanded in Nigeria by 43.08% in Q2 2025. Twenty-one: Road transport expanded by 24.50% in Q2 2025, driven by the ₦13 trillion 1,068-kilometre Illela-Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, and the ₦15 trillion 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, currently under construction. Bonus: Student loans were awarded to an unprecedented 500,000 students, with hundreds of thousands more awaiting their loans. Effective rebranding projects a positive image of what is happening. It is the best way to neutralise enemies of the nation who want to overwhelm the airwaves with negative information. If you are a patriot who loves Nigeria and wants your country to progress, please spread this truthful message. Reno Omokri

IPOB Lawyer Ejiofor Urges Senate to Reject Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Nomination Over ‘Ethnic Bigotry’ IPOB lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called on the Nigerian Senate to reject the appointment of Reno Omokri as Ambassador-Designate, describing the nomination as a “profoundly unwise decision” and a threat to Nigeria’s diplomatic image. In a strongly worded statement, Ejiofor accused Omokri of ethnic bigotry, reckless social media conduct, and years of attacks against the Igbo people. He argued that Omokri’s controversial commentaries, past insults against national leaders, and divisive online behaviour make him unfit for diplomatic service. Ejiofor urged senators—especially of Igbo origin—to oppose the confirmation, warning that approving Omokri would be a “national embarrassment.”

Breaking: Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has urged Bola Tinubu to withdraw the names of Reno Omokri, Kayode, and others from the list he submitted to the Senate for ambassadorial screening and confirmation.

NEWS FLASH PRESIDENT TINUBU TRANSMITS TO THE SENATE LISTS OF AMBASSADORIAL NOMINEES President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation. Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others. The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.

Tinubu Sends New Ambassadorial List to Senate, Adds Ibas, Chioma Ohakim, Ita Enang, Dambazau President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, featuring several new additions not included in the earlier batch. The nominees include former Chief of Naval Staff Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, ex-Imo First Lady Chioma Ohakim, former presidential aide Ita Enang, and ex-Chief of Army Staff Abdulrahman Dambazau. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter during plenary and referred the list to the Foreign Affairs Committee for screening within a week. The new nominations follow recent appointments of Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, and Mahmood Yakubu, which sparked nationwide debate.

Yoruba Union Slams Tinubu Over Omokri, Fani-Kayode Nominations, Says They Lack Moral Credibility The Yoruba socio-cultural group Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá has condemned President Bola Tinubu for reportedly nominating Reno Omokri for an ambassadorial role and elevating Femi Fani-Kayode despite their past allegations against him. The group says rewarding individuals who once accused the president of drug-related offences undermines Nigeria’s integrity and sends a dangerous message about public office standards. #TinubuAdministration #RenoOmokri #YorubaUnion

𝗢𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗶 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Reno Omokri thanks President Tinubu for his ambassadorial nomination, calling him 'Christlike' and a model of forgiveness. He pledges to serve Nigeria....

Tinubu Nominates Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Ugwuanyi, Yakubu and 28 Others as Ambassadors President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated 32 individuals for ambassadorial appointments and forwarded their names to the Senate for confirmation. Those on the list include: • Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, former Enugu State Governor • Mahmood Yakubu, immediate past INEC Chairman • Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister • Reno Omokri, former presidential aide • Okezie Ikpeazu, former Abia State Governor • Femi Pedro, former Lagos Deputy Governor • Jimoh Ibrahim, Ondo Senator and businessman • Erelu Angela Adebayo, former Ekiti First Lady • Grace Bent, former Adamawa Senator Tinubu has sent the full list to the Senate for screening and confirmation. #Tinubu #Ambassadors #NigeriaNews #SenateConfirmation

Tinubu Sends 32-Person Ambassadorial List to Senate — Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Ugwuanyi, Mahmood Yakubu Included President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 diplomatic nominees to the Senate of Nigeria for confirmation, significantly expanding the country’s next batch of envoys.  The list features a mix of high-profile former public servants and career diplomats. Among the most notable are: • Reno Omokri — ex-presidential aide;  • Femi Fani-Kayode — former aviation minister;  • Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi — former Governor of Enugu State;  • Mahmood Yakubu — immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC);  Others on the list include former governor Okezie Ikpeazu, former Lagos State deputy-governor Femi Pedro, former first ladies and former lawmakers, along with a substantial number of career-diplomat nominees.  In his letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu urged that the 15 career-ambassador and 17 non-career-ambassador nominees be “considered and confirmed expeditiously.”  Once confirmed and posted, many of these ambassadors are expected to serve in strategically important countries — including China, India, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and various multilateral missions such as the United Nations and African Union.  #Tinubu #NigeriaDiplomacy #AmbassadorNominees #Omokri #FaniKayode #MahmoodYakubu #Ugwuanyi