Femi Gbajabiamila sues 'fake' agency DG for N15bn over defamation

Nigeria's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation lawsuit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, alleging kickback demands and denying any prior acquaintance or involvement in bribery.

16 Jul, 14:29 — 16 Jul, 15:23

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This story is significant as it involves a high-ranking government official, the Chief of Staff to the President, taking legal action over serious allegations of corruption. The outcome could impact public perception of government integrity and set a precedent for how such accusations are handled.

Key entitiesFemi Gbajabiamila Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew PFIPC

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What sources agree on

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, has filed a N15 billion defamation suit.
The suit is against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew.
The alleged defamation involves accusations of kickback demands and bribery.

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Femi Gbajabiamila is suing for N15 billion.

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The defendant is Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew.

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The defamation suit is over alleged kickback demands.

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Gbajabiamila denies ever meeting the defendant.

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Gbajabiamila denies bribery and abuse of office.

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Gbajabiamila's denial of ever meeting the defendant, bribery, or abuse of office.

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punch-ngMostly Factual11d ago

Gbajabiamila sues ‘fake’ agency DG, demands N15bn over defamation

Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila files a N15bn defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew over alleged kickback demands. Get the full details o Read More: https://punchng.com/gbajabiamila-sues-fake-agency-dg-demands-n15bn-over-defamation/

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vanguard-ngMixed11d ago

Just in: Gbajabiamila sues PFIPC DG Adeyemi for N15bn over alleged defamation

…..Says he never met defendant, denies bribery, abuse of officeBy Innocent Anaba The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 percent kickback from a N27.3 […] The post Just in: Gbajabiamila sues PFIPC DG Adeyemi for N15bn over alleged defamation appeared first on Vanguard News.

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First report: vanguard-ng · 16 Jul, 14:29|Full coverage: 2 · 54m|Window: 54m

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Just in: Gbajabiamila sues PFIPC DG Adeyemi for N15bn over alleged defamation

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Gbajabiamila sues ‘fake’ agency DG, demands N15bn over defamation

Just in: Gbajabiamila sues PFIPC DG Adeyemi for N15bn over alleged defamation

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Gbajabiamila sues ‘fake’ agency DG, demands N15bn over defamation

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