Dabiri-Erewa had on August 6, 2015, dragged the bank to court in a N500m suit for publishing her name among the list of chronic debtors who had refused to liquidate their debts.
The report, allegedly published by Punch, claimed that Dabiri-Erewa owed the bank about N122m. Diamond Bank had published her picture as a Director of Thriller Endeavors.
The former lawmaker has remained adamant, saying she has never heard of the company. She insisted that the publication is false and it has subjected her to public ridicule and embarrassment.
In a suit filed before a Lagos High Court, sitting in Igbosere, Lagos Island, she also listed the Punch Newspapers Limited as the second defendant. When the matter came up for hearing on Thursday before Justice Abdulfattah Lawal, the counsel to Diamond Bank, Chuka Agbu SAN, told the court of the moves to settle the matter out of court. He then urged the court to adjourn the matter to enable the parties conclude discussions on the process.
Outside the court, Counsel representing Punch Newspapers, Clement Onwuenwunor, said the paper is not part of the settlement talks as it has indemnity from the bank for its publication.
Counsel representing Dabiri-Erewa, Ademola Fadipe, said they were optimistic that the settlement talks will be agreeable to all parties. Justice Lawal has adjourned the matter till March 10, for a report of the settlement.
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DeleteGood one. Next time they will think twice before posting false info
DeleteGd for them
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THATS GOOD
ReplyDeleteTheir matter
DeletePOPULAR LIB READER!
Their business
ReplyDeleteEnugu's second shoe designer
Really.. This matter still exist
ReplyDeleteThey just want to tarnish her image
ReplyDeleteif it okay for them
ReplyDeleteWhoa!!!!?
ReplyDeleteI love this
This is how it should be
Prove ursef true to ur words and make da mudaf--kers pay
OKAY.
ReplyDeletePERHAPS, THAT'S THE WAY FORWARD
ReplyDeletePERHAPS, THAT'S THE WAY FORWARD
ReplyDeleteThe consequences of slander ,but 500 million???? Come on
ReplyDeleteLol, it doesn't mean that amount will be handed over lyk a piece of meat
Delete#*karlishah*
PERHAPS, THAT'S THE WAY FORWARD
ReplyDeletehmmmm na wa o.
ReplyDeleteDefamation of character is very bad. Anyway I wish them success in their settlement
ReplyDeleteGood!
ReplyDeleteGiving peace a chance
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Giving peace a chance
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ReplyDeleteGiving peace a chance
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Was thinking how could punch be part of that settlement when it obviously had its source from Diamond bank till I saw the concluding part.
ReplyDeleteIf I were this woman, I'd do same.Just imagine!
They have gone to beg her
ReplyDeleteSeen
ReplyDeleteOloriawhy
God save them asses.
ReplyDeletehow come you let people owe you that much even though I know it's mistaken identity and you yeye newspaper, you quickly publish that nonsense so that you'll sell your papers.. and finally madam you want 500million.. are you for real? even in court they'll still not pay you
ReplyDeletePeople like u don't have a name so u don't know the value of it.
DeleteGood for them,how can coperate entities be so careless. As to. What they published,pay day for Hon Dabiri..
ReplyDeleteThey should settle it amicably cos that money is damn too much....
ReplyDeleteMilez
Ok
ReplyDeleteMadam don hammer b dis oooooooo... dee
ReplyDeleteAbike ole... o fe gba owo
ReplyDeleteSeriously Am sure if you are in her shoe u will probably be begging the bank that you are not involve instead of standing for your right, in an unjust situation silent is a crime and for deformation of character seriously I was thinking she should be asking for 1billion, what's 500million to the back, calling her thief clearly shows that u don't have a reputation or a name to protect so u don't know the value of it
DeleteJust passing
Ok
ReplyDeleteThis is one woman i love. Settling out of court. Nice one
ReplyDeleteMY WOMAN MY LADY!!!! no gree anything shot of 300m. Bank managers with their dubious deals....they must have diverted the money into different thing thinking that the Board won't publish the names. stupid and economic sabo!!
ReplyDeleteNice one. Who will be my val? Have got plan
ReplyDeleteThere is no smoke without fire. Y Dem no publish my name huh?
ReplyDeleteY dem nor put my name, Lol
ReplyDeleteSettle out of court but collect ur damages...don't listen to dere abeg lol..
ReplyDelete~Make I go drink one bottle of beer~
I hope this won't affect my chicken change in diamond bank. If i hear error.....
ReplyDeleteOK.
ReplyDeleteOkay ooooooo
ReplyDeleteGood for her
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice move from her. Nawaoooo how can a bank publish somebody's name claiming that she is owning u were as is false. What an insult!!
ReplyDeleteDamn.
ReplyDeleteI hate Banks.
Fucking criminals
Sue the assholes 2 Bankruptcy.
Enter your comment..more money
ReplyDeleteLinda I'm here o
Good move Hon Abike, a woman of integrity
ReplyDeletePeople like this woman who has a sterling reputation will not delay seeking justice and clearing her name
If only other Public officers and Politicians could be like her,I wish I could meet her , Great woman
Punch was very irresponsible to have published an advert as news
ReplyDeleteFraudulent and against ethics of journalism
Way to go Madam Abike.But not just apology o! Claim big damages as a deterrent to others
ReplyDeleteGood for her
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