Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- Former presidential aide and ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has admitted that he was wrong to have described President Bola Tinubu as a "drug lord", saying his investigations in the United States found no evidence to support the claim.

Mr Omokri said he travelled to Chicago in September 2022 to independently verify reports about Mr Tinubu's academic history and alleged links to drug-related activities.

He spoke on Channels Television's Sunday Politics on Sunday.

Mr Omokri said he initially believed reports that questioned Mr Tinubu's academic credentials and alleged that he was involved in drug trafficking.

"I honestly believed what the media reported. Like most Nigerians, probably you who believe me, but I di...