Tinubu’s US Records Battle | Nigeria News

President Bola Tinubu’s administration is fiercely defending against claims of a U.S. criminal case, insisting it’s actually a civil Freedom of Information Act dispute aimed at accessing records — with no wrongdoing found. The saga began when activist Aaron Greenspan filed FOIA requests in 2022, leading to a 2023 court filing where Tinubu joined as an interested party to protect his privacy. Key agencies like the CIA and Treasury have used the Glomar defense to avoid confirming record existence, while the FBI and DEA remain in the suit, having already released hundreds of pages — some redacted for legal and privacy reasons. Tinubu himself has invoked privacy rights, and all parties are set to respond before September 11th, with a U.S. District Court judge ultimately deciding the case. The administration urges the public to distinguish between legal proceedings and partisan noise — this is about records, not crime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4550601774e1f0d2