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Fake agency: Gbajabiamila seeks speedy trial over kickback claim

An FCT High Court has fixed November 9 for the trial of a N15bn defamation suit filed by Femi Gbajabiamila against a man who accused him of demanding kickb Read More: https://punchng.com/fake-agency-gbajabiamila-seeks-speedy-trial-over-kickback-claim/

Fake agency: Gbajabiamila seeks speedy trial over kickback claim

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a defamation suit against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General of the disputed Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council. The defamation allegations stem from claims that Gbajabiamila demanded a 48% kickback from a N27.3bn grant. The case is set to proceed to trial on November 9, 10, and 13 after the defendant's lawyer requested additional time to prepare his defence.

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