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Former Nigerian Oil Minister Faces Bribery Trial in London

1/28/2026

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Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, is on trial in London for alleged bribes tied to oil contracts.
Prosecutors allege she received benefits from 2011–2015, including a chauffeur-driven car and a private jet.
Olatimbo Ayinde is a co-defendant charged with bribing Alison-Madueke and a former managing director of Nigeria's state-owned oil firm.
The trial highlights links to Britain and the global effort to combat corruption affecting markets.

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Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, is on trial in London for alleged bribes tied to oil contracts.
Prosecutors allege she received benefits from 2011–2015, including a chauffeur-driven car and a private jet.
Olatimbo Ayinde is a co-defendant charged with bribing Alison-Madueke and a former managing director of Nigeria's state-owned oil firm.
The trial highlights links to Britain and the global effort to combat corruption affecting markets.