Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
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"I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did not abuse my office."
— Diezani Alison-Madueke , Politician
"I can state categorically at no time did I ask for, take or seek a bribe or bribes of any sort from any of these persons."
— Diezani Alison-Madueke , Politician
"I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did not abuse my office."
— Diezani Alison-Madueke , Politician
"The quotas will be adjusted to the steel demand."
— Sara Franzone , Executive
"'while import curbs are the right response to Asian imports at low prices and can help protect employment, trade policy alone cannot guarantee the survival of Europe’s steel sector."
— Juergen Kerner , Executive
"I did not abuse my office at all. I did not ask, seek or solicit bribes."
— Diezani Alison-Madueke , Politician
Key People
Diezani Alison-Madueke is a former Nigerian oil minister who served from 2010 to 2015.
Doye Agama is the older brother of Diezani Alison-Madueke and an archbishop at a Pentecostal church in Manchester.
Counsel representing Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Deputy head of Germany's most powerful union IG Metall and senior worker representative.
Olatimbo Ayinde is an oil industry executive who was acquitted of bribery charges.
Senior manager of international trading at Eurofer.
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Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, denies accepting bribes in exchange for government contracts during her trial in London.
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian petroleum minister, denies allegations of accepting bribes during her tenure.
Diezani Alison-Madueke begins her defence in London, rejecting bribery allegations during her trial.
Diezani Alison-Madueke denies bribery allegations in London court as her defence commences.
Diezani Alison-Madueke opens her defence in the UK trial, denying all six bribery counts.
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