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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have sought a 90-day extension from a U.S. District Court to release documents related to an alleged 1990s drug case involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. This request follows a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by American transparency advocate Aaron Greenspan, who submitted 12 FOIA requests between 2022 and 2023 seeking information on a Chicago-based drug ring and associated individuals, including Tinubu.
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Previously, the FBI and DEA issued “Glomar responses,” neither confirming nor denying the existence of the requested records. However, on April 8, 2025, Judge Beryl Howell ruled these responses inappropriate, ordering the agencies to search for and process non-exempt records. In their joint status report dated May 1, 2025, the agencies stated they have initiated searches and anticipate completing them within 90 days.
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Greenspan opposes the extension, proposing a 14-day timeframe, arguing that many responsive documents have already been identified and that the agencies have not provided a valid rationale for the extended delay. The court’s decision on the extension request is pending. This development underscores the ongoing scrutiny and legal proceedings surrounding President Tinubu’s alleged involvement in past criminal investigations.
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