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Former Nigerian Oil Minister Denies Bribery Claims in UK Court

Former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, who has accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK in exchange for granting government contracts, has denied asking for or taking bribes.

She told a London jury that she never abused her office and did not solicit or accept bribes, despite facing six counts under the UK Bribery Act. Alison-Madueke firmly rejected allegations that she received financial advantages from oil businessmen in exchange for favourable treatment, insisting that any benefits linked to her were either reimbursed or grossly misrepresented by investigators.

She said money spent on her behalf was reimbursed by the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), adding that a service company was set up in London to handle the logistics because the financial structure of the NNPC was in a mess. She is standing trial alongside oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde and her brother, Doye Agama, who are also facing charges related to alleged bribery. All defendants have pleaded not guilty.

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