Abuja, Sept 3, 2026 (AFP) - Nigerian opposition lobbyist tapped for White House-linked role, firm says

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2026-09-03

A US lobbying firm working for a Nigerian opposition leader said one of its top employees was appointed to a White House commission, ahead of presidential elections in Africa's most populous country. The apparent embrace of Karl Von Batten by the Trump administration could complicate US-Nigeria relations, as his firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, is actively pushing against President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election in January. "Dr. Von Batte......

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