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BREAKING NEWS: Nigerian Govt Under Tinubu Watch Pays Republican Lobbyist $9million To Appease Trump Amid Threats Of Further US Strikes On Nigeria

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The contract is aimed at persuading the Trump administration and key U.S. lawmakers that Nigeria is taking concrete steps to address insecurity, particularly the killings of Christians in the country’s northern region.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has approved a controversial $9million lobbying contract with a Republican-linked firm in Washington as it seeks to placate United States President, Donald Trump, and stave off further military actions and diplomatic measures that could undermine Nigeria’s international standing and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

According to an investigative report published on Tuesday by The Africa Report, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, facilitated the engagement of the U.S. lobbying firm, DCI Group, through a Kaduna-based law firm, Aster Legal.

The contract is aimed at persuading the Trump administration and key U.S. lawmakers that Nigeria is taking concrete steps to address insecurity, particularly the killings of Christians in the country’s northern region.

U.S. Department of Justice filings cited in the report show that the Tinubu administration has already paid DCI Group an initial $4.5 million tranche on December 12, 2025.

The payment serves as a six-month retainer, with a second $4.5 million instalment due by July 2026, bringing the total value of the deal to $9 million, or $750,000 per month—one of the most expensive lobbying contracts ever signed by an African government.

The filings state that DCI Group was hired to assist the Nigerian government in communicating its actions to protect Nigeria’s Christian communities and maintaining U.S. support in countering West African jihadist groups and other destabilising elements.

The agreement bears the signatures of Aster Legal’s Managing Director, Oyetunji Olalekan Teslim, and DCI Group’s Managing Partner, Justin Peterson, a prominent Republican strategist and close ally of President Trump who previously served on Puerto Rico’s fiscal management board during Trump’s first term in office.

The contract was finalised just weeks after President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over what he described as the Nigerian government’s failure to stop widespread and unchecked killings of Christians.

Four days after the lobbying deal was sealed, the U.S. imposed a partial travel ban on Nigerians, affecting tourist, business and student visa applicants.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration cited high visa overstay rates and the absence of what it called a reliable Nigerian security framework for vetting travellers.

Tensions escalated further on December 25, 2025, when President Trump announced that U.S. forces had carried out a military airstrike in northern Nigeria, specifically in Sokoto State, targeting suspected insurgent hideouts.

Trump later warned that additional strikes would follow if the Nigerian government failed to halt the violence against Christian communities.

Beyond DCI Group, Nigeria has also deployed other lobbying channels in Washington. Justice Department records reveal that U.S. attorney and former congressional foreign policy official Johanna Blanc declared receiving a $5,000 payment to draft a letter addressed to Congressman Chris Smith, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, ahead of a congressional hearing on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

While the filings listed Ms Blanc as working under Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance, she clarified that the letter was written on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

In the correspondence, Akpabio extended an invitation to members of the U.S. House subcommittee to visit Nigeria.

“Nigeria would be honoured to host you in Abuja at a mutually convenient date, to continue these discussions and engage stakeholders from across the government, civil society organisations and religious communities,” the letter read.

“Such a visit would further strengthen diplomatic cooperation and provide firsthand insight into ongoing security and interfaith initiatives.”

The multimillion-dollar lobbying arrangement has drawn sharp reactions from analysts and former U.S. officials.

Chidi Blyden, a former Pentagon official who served under President Joe Biden and was reportedly involved in aspects of the engagement, said the scale of the contract reflects the Tinubu administration’s urgency in repairing strained relations with the Trump White House.

“Given the ongoing strikes in northern Nigeria to root out terrorist havens, having open lines of communication across multiple sectors between the two governments is key,” Blyden said.

“It’s a sign that President Bola Tinubu’s administration wants a relationship with the Trump administration, and it is taking steps to do this through the private sector.”

SOURCE: Sahara Reporters. Opera

 

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“Tinubu understands the US very well” – Sowore

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Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters has said that President Bola Tinubu understands the United States of America and its President, Donald Trump more than a lot of individuals ever imagined.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Speaking on Wednesday, on US’ involvement in fighting terrorism, insecurity and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Sowore said, only Nigerians have what is needed to save themselves and the country from an implosion.

His words, “So, Tinubu understands the US very well. He lived there, he was there as I’ve always said, as a criminal because he was selling drugs.

“Yes, and so he understands them very well. He knows what they want. That’s why he never spoke publicly when they were harassing him,” Sowore stated.

Also explaining why President Tinubu has remained quiet despite the agitations and declarations made by Donald Trump over the killings in Nigeria, Sowore alleged that the US have some dossiers on Nigeria’s number one citizen.

“And I’m sure they have a whole lot of dossiers on him that have kept him very grounded in the way that he knows what will please them. But nothing is new. This is what I am trying to explain: this is how the US operates.

“And for those of you who don’t understand, one day you will understand because I know some of you are new to these things and you are always very agitated when Sowore tells the truth about the US,” he said.

The activist further called on Nigerians to begin to look inwards to seek solutions that would liberate the country rather than expecting salvation from external bodies or the international community.

“The US cannot save you except you save yourself. The US has never saved anybody except the US. Even now, the United States is unable to save its citizens. They are killing people on their own streets for immigration offences. They are killing their citizens.

“It’s fascism, and is the reason why some of us stand up and say, even when he is unpopular… Yeah, as you all are aware, I think Donald Trump has more supporters in Nigeria than he has in the U.S. at this point. So, we know who his supporters are. Same people I have demonstrated fascism,” Sowore added.

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JUST IN: African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemns President Tinubu’s $9million U.S. propaganda contract

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the Bola Tinubu-led administration over reports that the Federal Government approved a $9 million contract for lobbying services in the United States of America.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The party described the expenditure as an attempt to launder the government’s image abroad while Nigerians grapple with worsening insecurity and economic hardship.

In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesman of the ADC, the party said the decision reflected misplaced priorities at a time many citizens cannot afford basic necessities.

Part of the statement read: “The African Democratic Congress condemns the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration for deploying scarce public resources to launder its battered image abroad instead of addressing the deepening security and economic crises at home, as reported in recent disclosures on the federal government’s $9 million lobbying contract in the United States.

“No government in Africa has ever committed such an obscene sum to a short-term public relations exercise.

“While the ADC recognises the importance of representing Nigeria’s interests internationally, spending $9 million on image management at a time when millions of Nigerians cannot afford food, fuel, or basic healthcare is a clear case of misplaced priorities and moral blindness.”

The party said it was unrealistic to believe that paid lobbying could erase what it described as mass killings and widespread insecurity in the country.

“No amount of image laundering can wash away the blood of thousands of Nigerians killed under this administration’s watch. Lobbying to impress foreign leaders cannot substitute for a coherent strategy to end the bloodbath,” it added.

The ADC also criticised the reported framing of the lobbying effort as a campaign to communicate Christian protection efforts, warning that it could deepen sectarian tensions.

The party said Nigeria does not need propaganda but leadership, urging the Federal Government to prioritise the protection of lives and the restoration of trust in state institutions.

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Impeachment Plot: Further cracks in Rivers Assembly as 2 more lawmakers make u-turn

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Further cracks emerged in the Rivers State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, as two more members urged their colleagues to withdraw the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The two lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh, who represents Khana Constituency I, and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II, made the appeal two days after two other members of the Assembly publicly took the same position, urging restraint and dialogue over the impeachment process.

On Monday, two lawmakers, Sylvanus Eyinna Nwankwo and Peter Abbey, broke ranks, urging their colleagues to handle the dispute with caution and understanding.

The Assembly members advocated alternatives to impeachment, hinting at a possible path toward reconciliation in the escalating standoff between the legislative and executive arms of government.

The call was made during a press briefing in PortHarcourt Rivers State.

Speaking at the briefing, Nwankwo, the Minority Leader of the House and representative of Omuma State Constituency, said they had received appeals from leaders within and outside the state, urging leniency.

He encouraged fellow lawmakers to reconsider the impeachment process and explore peaceful solutions.

Abbey, who represents Degema State Constituency, acknowledged that while the governor may have violated constitutional provisions, it is important to recognise that mistakes can occur.

He stressed that the governor also has a responsibility to ensure that such breaches do not recur in the future.

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