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Africa

Fani-Kayode challenges allegations in attack on Karl Von Batten

Source: Premium Times · 22 Sep 2026, 11:24 UTC
Fani-Kayode challenges allegations in attack on Karl Von Batten
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A commentary by Femi Fani-Kayode in Premium Times disputes allegations attributed to a person identified by several names, including Karl Von Batten. Fani-Kayode says claims that Nigeria’s president smuggled drugs into the United States or was indicted there are false and calls on the writer to prove them.

Femi Fani-Kayode has challenged allegations attributed to a person he identifies by several names, including Karl Von Batten, in a commentary published by Premium Times. The article disputes claims that Nigeria’s president was smuggling drugs into the United States and that the president had been indicted there. Fani-Kayode describes those claims as false and asks the person he addresses to provide proof.

The supplied material does not identify the president by name. It also does not provide documentary evidence concerning the allegations, any response from the person being addressed, or details of when or where the claims were made. The article is presented as an opinion piece rather than an independent report establishing the facts of the accusations.

Its available content consists of Fani-Kayode’s direct challenge and rejection of the claims. Premium Times identifies Fani-Kayode as the author of the commentary.

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