UK court acquits ex-petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges. (opens original article in a new tab)

UK court acquits former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of bribery charges, marking a setback for British authorities after a decade-long investigation. She denied accepting bribes and claimed expenses were reimbursed by her agency. She faces ongoing corruption cases in Nigeria with asset forfeiture orders.

• UK court acquits Diezani Alison-Madueke of all bribery charges
• Former Nigerian petroleum minister denied accepting bribes and claimed expenses were reimbursed by NNPC
• British authorities face setback after decade-long investigation into corruption allegations
• Alison-Madueke faces ongoing corruption cases in Nigeria with asset forfeiture orders