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Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, has appeared before Southwark Crown Court in London for a preliminary hearing related to a £100,000 bribe allegation.

Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Minister of Petroleum Resources in Nigeria, made an appearance at the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom. The court session pertains to allegations involving a £100,000 bribe. This preliminary hearing marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the ex-minister.

The event underscores continued scrutiny over financial misconduct linked to her tenure. No further details on the proceedings or outcomes were immediately available from the court appearance reported on January 20, 2026.

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