Tag: Diezani
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EFCC Challenges Diezani’s Reliance on UK Acquittal in Asset Case
By George Omagbemi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to disregard former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke’s attempt to rely on her recent acquittal by a UK court in her ongoing challenge over assets affected by forfeiture and sale proceedings. Diezani was acquitted on June 17, 2026,…
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Court Admits Diezani’s UK Acquittal in Asset Forfeiture Suit
By Opeyemi Adelakun A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, permission to present documents relating to her acquittal by a United Kingdom court in her ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the ruling on Wednesday after granting an…
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BREAKING: Diezani Wins UK Court Battle, Acquitted of Six Bribery Charges
Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of bribery charges brought against her in the United Kingdom. A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London found Alison-Madueke not guilty on all six counts after more than 46 hours of deliberations, bringing an end to a closely watched legal case. The former…
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“NNPC Paid for Everything” — Diezani Denies Bribery in UK Court
By Paul Joseph Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has firmly denied all bribery allegations against her, telling a UK court that her lifestyle and expenses abroad were fully funded by Nigeria’s state oil company. Testifying at Southwark Crown Court in London, the ex-minister insisted she never solicited or received bribes during her time…