'They've settled the Americans’ - Atiku-linked US firm questions Tinubu-Trump meeting, minerals deal

Author: Francis UgwuPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

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'They've settled the Americans’ - Atiku-linked US firm questions Tinubu-Trump meeting, minerals deal

A US firm working for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the planned meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump, as well as a proposed US-Nigeria minerals agreement. Von Batten Montague York-LC alleged that the Nigerian presidency believed FBI and DEA records would not be released. The firm also mentioned an unsolicited $3 million offer from an APC member connected to Tinubu, without evidence linking it to the minerals agreement.

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