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Ex-OPEC president's corruption trial sees start delayed
The trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was delayed by a technical failure preventing prosecutors from presenting bribery evidence, expected to last 10–12 weeks.
- Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian petroleum minister and ex-OPEC president, had her corruption trial delayed due to a technical failure stalling the prosecution's case.
- Alison-Madueke pleaded not guilty to charges of receiving bribes exceeding £100,000 and luxury benefits in exchange for influence over oil contracts from 2011 to 2015.
- The trial, expected to last 10 to 12 weeks, will feature witness testimonies, financial records, and property transaction evidence linked to the alleged bribery scheme.
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UK Prosecutors Accuse Alison-Madueke Of Enjoying ‘Life Of Luxury’ From Bribes
Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke arrives to attend her corruption trial at the Southwark Crown Court in London on January 26, 2026. Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP British prosecutors on Tuesday accused Diezani Alison-Madueke, the first woman president of OPEC, of enjoying a “life of luxury” from bribes taken when she was Nigeria’s oil […]
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