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Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by OLAADEGBU(op): 12:56pm On Jan 20

Nigerian Ex-Petroleum Minister Diezani Appears In London Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges

Former Nigerian petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday for the preliminary hearing of her bribery case.

The court appearance was part of early proceedings ahead of her full trial relating to allegations connected to her time in office.

Alison-Madueke served as Minister of Petroleum Resources from 2010 to 2015 and was the first woman to hold the position, as well as the first female president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

The case was listed on the cause list for Court 8 before Justice Thornton.

The preliminary hearing took place ahead of the substantive trial, which is scheduled to commence on January 26, 2026.

Preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, began this week, with Alison-Madueke in attendance.

The 65-year-old has been on bail since she was first arrested in London in October 2015. She has denied six charges against her.

She was formally charged in 2023 by the UK’s National Crime Agency with offences of accepting bribes between 2011 to 2015.

“We suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts,” the NCA said at the time.

According to the indictment, Alison-Madueke benefitted from at least £100,000 ($134,000) in cash, chauffeur-driven cars, flights on private jets, and the use of multiple London properties.

The charges also detailed financial rewards including furniture, renovation work, and staff for the properties, payment of private school fees, and gifts from top designer shops such as Louis Vuitton.

The trial is expected to last between 10 and 12 weeks.

Two other individuals are also being prosecuted in connection with the case: Doye Agama, who appeared in court via video link on Monday, and Olatimbo Ayinde, who was present in the dock.

Alison-Madueke was first arrested in London in October 2015 and has been on bail since then. She was formally charged in 2023 by the UK’s National Crime Agency with offences of accepting bribes between 2011 to 2015.

According to the indictment, Alison-Madueke benefitted from at least £100,000 ($134,000) in cash, chauffeur-driven cars, flights on private jets, and the use of multiple London properties.

The charges also detailed financial rewards including furniture, renovation work, and staff for the properties, payment of private school fees, and gifts from top designer shops such as Louis Vuitton.

The NCA said at the time, “We suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts.”

SaharaReporters

The court appearance was part of early proceedings ahead of her full trial relating to allegations connected to her time in office.

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by jazzman7711: 12:59pm On Jan 20

10 year bail period.

How weird is that?

That in itself is a form of imprisonment.

Psychological imprisonment.

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Flangelo12: 1:06pm On Jan 20

I thought she had terminal cancer?

huh

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Freshandfitpod: 1:31pm On Jan 20

Only God knows how many billions she steal, I thought women are the better and morally right gender!!! And no one is talking about the billion she stole.....

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Gotocourt: 1:33pm On Jan 20

President Goodluck Jonathan babes wey loot Nigeria kpatakapta undecided

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Gotocourt: 1:34pm On Jan 20

Flangelo12:
I thought she had terminal cancer?

Her health condition has improved. Damn lucky 🤷🏿

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Sermwell(m): 1:44pm On Jan 20

They should leave this woman alone!! She's a learner to this present government!

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Edoreborn: 1:44pm On Jan 20

Fake cancer from dele momodu's wallets..

The writer above me,,u are right ooo..she be lerner where tinubully cronies dey..

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by richiemcgold: 1:45pm On Jan 20*

This woman was one of the major albatrosses of GEJ's government, including his wife Mama Peace. They caused that guy more trouble than favour.

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by TimiofAbuja: 1:46pm On Jan 20

This woman too chop Naija money ooo

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Alaefulu(m): 1:47pm On Jan 20

You believe the media,just leave this people ooo

Flangelo12:
I thought she had terminal cancer?

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by DMCY: 1:47pm On Jan 20

If she was been tried here, some people will surely go the tribal way and say it’s because she’s from … or it’s political witch hunting

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Melezenawii: 1:47pm On Jan 20

jazzman7711:
10 year bail period.

How weird is that?

That in itself is a form of imprisonment.

Psychological imprisonment.

ADC big fish PR work be that

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by OnionBandit(f): 1:48pm On Jan 20

Na Dem cry marginalization pass, na Dem wicked pass

imagine the damage done by the bald headed emefiele and Diezani combined. Money looted by these two is enough to fund the country's 10 years budget

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by ogaemma: 1:49pm On Jan 20

The blessings of God will make one rich and add no sorrow to it.
This one is riches and sorrow.
KARMA did not waste time to locate her at all.

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by BodyCount: 1:50pm On Jan 20

This thief matter all these years... Na wa o

When you're rich and you steal big, I think it's hard for you to be prosecuted...

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Jerrynet: 1:50pm On Jan 20

ALLEGATIONS OF VICTIMISATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN RIVERS STATE

There is growing tension and unrest in Rivers State secondary schools following reports that some Principals, Vice Principals, Head Teachers, and their Deputies are being punished for allegedly supporting former Governor Nyesom Wike.

According to reports, several Principals perceived to be loyal to Wike have been transferred to schools with poor and unconducive working conditions, while others have reportedly been removed from their administrative positions and redeployed to classroom teaching duties after serving for many years as Principals or Vice Principals.

A source within the Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB) alleged that officials were instructed to use any available excuse to demote or redeploy school administrators believed to be loyal to Wike. This development has generated widespread concern within the education sector.

One teacher from a secondary school in Port Harcourt appealed to the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to intervene and prevail on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to reverse the alleged directive. The teacher emphasized that not all affected administrators are political loyalists, stressing that many of them are career civil servants who have faithfully carried out their duties without violating any civil service rules.

Further investigations revealed that the Board allegedly relied on questionable grade-level justifications to demote some school heads. A source at the Board described the action as improper and contrary to civil service procedures, noting that it is wrong to remove a duly appointed school head or vice principal who has not been found guilty of any misconduct or breach of civil service regulations.

The source further questioned the rationale of asking a school administrator to vacate office and return to classroom teaching solely on the grounds that there are teachers senior in rank within the same school, despite the individual having been formally appointed to the position.

In view of these developments, stakeholders are calling on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to urgently look into the matter. Reports indicate that several affected administrators have refused to vacate their offices or hand over, insisting that due process must be followed.

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Kimo21(m): 1:50pm On Jan 20

how many times will this women appear and disappear are they throwing her in jail finally to do the time or not? smh

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Kalulu44: 1:52pm On Jan 20

richiemcgold:
This woman was one of the major albatross of GEJ's government, including his wife Mama Peace. They caused that guy more troubles than blessings.

Like one of the writer above said, she dey learn for where your "baba" and his cronies dey

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by whippersnapper(m): 1:53pm On Jan 20

Women are more likely to abuse power oh. Look at samia suluhu in Tanzania. The money this diezani stole ehn. It's enough to feed the country for 15 years. 28 billion dollars no be small money.

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Jerrynet: 1:53pm On Jan 20

OLAADEGBU:
SaharaReporters

The court appearance was part of early proceedings ahead of her full trial relating to allegations connected to her time in office.

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by YourGFsnatcher: 1:53pm On Jan 20

Corrupt people. Dieziani was one hell of a thief

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by TheStoriesOfMan: 1:58pm On Jan 20

I like this woman that year.

I know she embezzled funds, but I believe she has turned a new leaf.

After this prosecution, she should join APC to have her sins forgiven. She should contest for one top position, and she'll win.

I'll be happy if she bounces back from this case.

I wish her all the best.

God bless Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
God bless Diezani Allison Madueke
God bless Mama Peace
God bless Bayelsa
God bless PDP
God bless ₦120/$1
God bless ₦10000 for one bag of rice.

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by sacajawea(m): 1:58pm On Jan 20

Diezani
Oh is it?
Is it?? Is it actually?

jazzman7711:
10 year bail period.

How weird is that?

That in itself is a form of imprisonment.

Psychological imprisonment.

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by iwaeda: 2:03pm On Jan 20

God is wonderful, her cancer has disappeared. When is coming to Nigeria. grin

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by wink2015(m): 2:06pm On Jan 20

EVEN IN OVERSEAS MRS DEZIANI DO NOT HAVE PEACE OF MIND.

One would have expected that given her sojourn overseas she will have settled mind.

I blame Jonathan for this woman 's fate.

President Jonathan did not hold tightly to the presidency.

He just allowed it to slipped through his hands given opportunity to people who do not wish Nigeria a better future to seize power.

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Morenikeji090(m): 2:08pm On Jan 20

Before Jona attain that president sit.. how much is bag of rice huh

TheStoriesOfMan:
I like this woman that year.

I know she embezzled funds, but I believe she has turned a new leaf.

After this prosecution, she should join APC to have her sins forgiven. She should contest for one top position, and she'll win.

I'll be happy if she bounces back from this case.

I wish her all the best.

God bless Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
God bless Diezani Allison Madueke
God bless Mama Peace
God bless Bayelsa
God bless PDP
God bless ₦120/$1
God bless ₦10000 for one bag of rice.

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by Jakumo(m): 2:09pm On Jan 20

Freshandfitpod:
Only God knows how many billions she steal, I thought women are the better and morally right gender!!! And no one is talking about the billion she stole.....

In the past, I thought as you do, but I learned over time that while male criminals steal enough to last their lifetime, women will steal enough to last the next ten generations of their extended family, if given the chance.

Men plan ahead for a few years, while women plan ahead hundreds of years, well past their expected lifespan. A woman's greed is infinite.

As your wealth of experience grows along this road of life, you will recall these words I wrote today, and you will see the truth in them.

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Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by zoedew: 2:10pm On Jan 20

OLAADEGBU:
SaharaReporters

The court appearance was part of early proceedings ahead of her full trial relating to allegations connected to her time in office.

Folks lack shame. They will meet God someday.

Re: Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears In Court Over Alleged £100,000 Bribery Charges by ranoman: 2:18pm On Jan 20

Gotocourt:
President Goodluck Jonathan babes wey loot Nigeria kpatakapta

Her loot na toy compared to what buhari and his goons executed which you all dont have data to talk about.
From cbn trillions to nnpc to air Nigeria

Once una hear diezani una pirrrrk go stand

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