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DIEZANI ALISON MADUEKE TO WEAR ELECTRONIC TAG, AS PART OF HER BAIL CONDITIONS.

Former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged with bribery in a UK court. The charges allege that she received bribes in cash, luxury goods, private jet flights, and high-end properties in exchange for awarding lucrative oil contracts. The National Crime Agency's International Corruption Unit has described the charges as a milestone in their thorough investigation into Alison-Madueke's alleged abuse of power in Nigeria.

According to the National Crime Agency (NCA), the accusations against Alison-Madueke include benefiting from at least £100,000 in cash, luxury holidays, and multiple London properties. The charges also detail rewards such as furniture, renovation work, staff for properties, payment of private school fees, and gifts from designer shops.

District Judge Michael Snow granted bail to Diezani Alison-Madueke with conditions. As part of her bail, she must provide a surety who will pay £70,000. Additionally, she must wear an electronic tag and follow an 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew.

Andy Kelly, Head of the NCA's International Corruption Unit, stated that they suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts. He further emphasized that the charges marked a significant milestone in a complex international investigation.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, who served as Nigeria's oil minister from 2010 to 2015, is facing charges of bribery relating to her tenure. The allegations claim that she granted oil contracts in exchange for personal gains, including cash, luxury goods, and the use of high-end properties. The UK court appearance follows a thorough investigation into her alleged abuse of power in Nigeria.

The charges against Alison-Madueke paint a picture of financial rewards and luxury benefits received in exchange for awarding lucrative oil contracts. The accused reportedly benefited from significant sums of cash, chauffeur-driven cars, private jet flights, luxury family holidays, and multiple London properties.

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Furthermore, the charges detail additional rewards, including furniture, renovation work, staff for properties, payment of private school fees, and gifts from high-end designer shops. The alleged corruption involves an intricate web of financial transactions and perks that are said to have taken place during Alison-Madueke's time as Nigeria's oil minister.

Diezani Alison-Madueke has been granted bail with strict conditions. In addition to providing a surety who will pay a substantial sum, she will be required to wear an electronic tag and observe a curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. These measures aim to ensure her compliance with the court's orders and the ongoing legal process.


The charges faced by Diezani Alison-Madueke in a UK court represent a significant development in the investigation into her alleged abuse of power during her tenure as Nigeria's oil minister. The allegations paint a picture of a complex network of bribery and personal benefits exchanged for awarding lucrative oil contracts. The legal proceedings will shed further light on the case and determine the outcome of these charges.
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