Russian Diplomat Clears Goodluck Jonathan In Malabu Bribery Claim

A former Russian diplomat Ednan Agaev who once alleged that former president Goodluck Jonathan allegedly received U.S.$200 million in the controversial Malabu oil deal has backtracked, saying that the initial statement in which he indicted the former leader was made under duress.

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