Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister, was acquitted of bribery charges in a UK trial at London's Southwark Crown Court. The jury found no evidence linking her extravagant lifestyle to bribes from wealthy oil executives. The verdict marks a setback for the UK's National Crime Agency after a 13-year investigation into one of Africa's most influential politicians.
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Published 17 Jun 2026, 19:03 UTC · Updated 17 Jun 2026, 19:50 UTC
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