Jacob Smith

18 Jun 2026

Former Nigerian oil minister and former OPEC president Diezani Alison… – Jacob Smith

Former Nigerian oil minister and former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke has been cleared of bribery charges in a UK court after a high-profile trial. Prosecutors alleged she accepted luxury benefits, including expensive property stays and lavish shopping trips, from oil executives while serving in government. The court found her not guilty on all counts, bringing an end to a closely watched legal battle that attracted international attention due to her influential role in Nigeria’s energy