Tag: Diezani Alison-Madueke

UK court names Tinubu, Osinbajo, Aluko in Diezani Alison-Madueke corruption trial

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A United Kingdom (UK)’s court has mentioned President Bola Tinubu, former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, and oil businessman, Kolawole Aluko during proceedings in the corruption trial of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The names were raised as prosecutors presented documents and digital records before the Southwark Crown Court in London. The materials were introduced as part of evidence in the ongoing case against Alison-Madueke. Prosecutors told the court that the evidence includes transcripts of audio recordings, WhatsApp messages, e-mails, and written correspondence. These items were said to have been recovered during…

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Money-laundering trial: ‘Diezani Alison-Madueke spent £2m at Harrods’, UK court hears

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Diezani UK court

More than £2m was spent at Harrods on behalf of a then-Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, accused of accepting bribes from industry figures interested in government contracts, a court in London has heard. Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, is alleged to have been provided with “a life of luxury in the United Kingdom”, including access to multimillion-pound properties, a chauffeur-driven car, travel by private jet, and £100,000 in cash. Other benefits she allegedly received included £4.6m spent on refurbishing properties in London and Buckinghamshire, the trial at Southwark Crown Court was told.…

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