Ex-Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Allegations in UK Court
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, has denied allegations of accepting bribes and abusing her office during ongoing proceedings at Southwark Crown Court in London.She stated categorically that she did not ask for, take, or receive any bribes and asserted that she had tried to combat corruption in Nigeria.Alison-Madueke explained that expenses incurred on her behalf while performing official duties were reimbursed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).The prosecution alleges that Nigerian businessmen funded lavish spending sprees, including over £2 million at a luxury department store and £4.6 million on refurbishing homes in London and Buckinghamshire, in exchange for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 20:03 LONDON
