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Former Nigerian Oil Minister Acquitted of Bribery Charges

6/18/2026

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A Southwark Crown Court jury acquitted former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of six bribery charges on 18 June 2026.
The verdict—five counts of accepting bribes and one conspiracy—came after 46 hours of deliberation, also clearing oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde and her brother Doye Agama.
Prosecutors had alleged she received £100,000 cash, over £2 million in Harrods purchases, £4.6 million for property renovations and a £2.8 million Marylebone home.

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A Southwark Crown Court jury acquitted former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of six bribery charges on 18 June 2026.
The verdict—five counts of accepting bribes and one conspiracy—came after 46 hours of deliberation, also clearing oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde and her brother Doye Agama.
Prosecutors had alleged she received £100,000 cash, over £2 million in Harrods purchases, £4.6 million for property renovations and a £2.8 million Marylebone home.