Alison madueke news
Alison Madueke is a Nigerian former Minister of Petroleum Resources and a prominent figure in the country's oil and gas industry. Here are some recent news updates about her:
- Corruption allegations: In 2020, Alison Madueke was accused of embezzling billions of dollars from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) during her tenure as Minister of Petroleum Resources from 2010 to 2015. The allegations were made by the Nigerian Senate in a report on the corruption in the oil sector.
- Extradition request: In 2020, the Nigerian government requested the extradition of Alison Madueke from the United Kingdom, where she has been living in exile since 2015. The request was made to facilitate her trial in Nigeria on corruption charges.
- Asset forfeiture: In 2020, the Nigerian government also requested the forfeiture of Alison Madueke's assets, including a luxury yacht and a property in London, which were allegedly acquired with stolen funds.
- Trial: In 2022, Alison Madueke was arraigned in a Nigerian court on charges of corruption and money laundering. She pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail.
- Investigation: In 2022, the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) launched an investigation into Alison Madueke's alleged involvement in a $20 billion oil scam during her tenure as Minister of Petroleum Resources.
It's worth noting that Alison Madueke has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has described the allegations against her as politically motivated. However, the Nigerian government has maintained that it will pursue her trial and asset forfeiture to recover stolen funds and bring her to justice.