Landmark Acquittal: Former Nigerian Oil Minister Cleared After Decade-Long Bribery Trial

London, Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
After 11 years of legal battles, Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s first female OPEC president, was acquitted of all bribery charges in a UK court. The verdict raises critical questions about cross-border corruption prosecutions and Nigeria’s oil sector transparency.