Philip Agbese
NigeriapoliticianMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Philip Agbese is a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives who was accused by Tigran Gambaryan of demanding a $150 million bribe. He has publicly denied these allegations and called for evidence to support Gambaryan's claims.
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Philip Agbese has launched a new cross-party political mobilisation network backing President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027.
Reps spokesman backs Tinubu's 2027 bid with new groupNigeria· 2026-09-15
Deputy Spokesman Philip Agbese urged patience as the legal process regarding the controversy unfolds.
Senate to Address Fake Agency Budget Row as Plenary ResumesNigeria· 2026-07-06
Philip Agbese dismissed claims by Senator Ali Ndume that the recently passed tax laws were altered.
Reps dismiss Ndume's tax law falsification claimsNigeria· 2026-02-01
Philip Agbese is the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives who criticized Governor Hyacinth Alia for his handling of the state anti-open grazing law.
Reps, Benue gov clash as NASS resumes todayNigeria· 2025-05-06
Philip Agbese disclosed that the House of Representatives will soon announce a committee to run the affairs of the Rivers State House of Assembly.
S’South govs, N’Assembly plan to reconcile Fubara, lawmakersNigeria· 2025-03-24
Philip Agbese proposed the formation of a national mediation committee to help resolve the crisis in Rivers State.
Reps approve Rivers emergency rule, Fubara, others' suspensionNigeria· 2025-03-20
Philip Agbese recommended the setting up of a national mediation committee.
Reps approve Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers, suspension of Fubara, othersNigeria· 2025-03-20
Philip Agbese is a member of the House of Representatives who has also dismissed the bribery allegations.
Don't be misled by Binance $150m bribery claims, Reps tell NigeriansNigeria· 2025-02-15
Philip Agbese is one of the Nigerian lawmakers accused by Tigran Gambaryan of demanding a bribe.
Binance’s Gambaryan insists $150m bribery allegation against Reps trueNigeria· 2025-02-15Agbese, a deputy spokesman for the lower House, urged Gambaryan to provide evidence for his claims.
Another Rep denies Binance executive Gambaryan's $150m bribery allegationNigeria· 2025-02-15
Philip Agbese, a member of the House of Representatives, has denied allegations made by Gambaryan regarding a bribe demand.
Binance executive Gambaryan accuses lawmakers of demanding $150m bribe, Reps deny claims – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-14