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Alleged drug trafficking: We were offered $3m to drop Tinubu’s probe – US firm
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Von Batten-Montague-York claims it was offered $3 million to stop investigating alleged drug trafficking involving Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu. The firm's leader, Dr Von Batten, reportedly refused the offer and preserved records of the exchange.
A policy advisory and lobbying firm has made an allegation regarding an offer to drop a probe. Von Batten-Montague-York claims it was offered $3 million to stop investigating alleged drug trafficking involving Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu. The firm's leader, Dr Von Batten, reportedly refused the offer and preserved records of the exchange.
The firm contacted members of a presidential candidate's campaign to learn more about the individual's connection to President Tinubu. After refusing the offer, a smear campaign against Dr Von Batten allegedly began.
Further details about the allegation and the firm's actions are available from the source, including plans to provide evidence to the Department of Justice.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Daily Post Nigeria Reading time: 1 min
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