Diezani alison madueke news
Diezani Alison-Madueke is a former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources and a prominent figure in Nigerian politics. Here are some recent news updates about her:
- Forfeiture of assets: In 2020, the Nigerian government ordered the forfeiture of Diezani's assets, including a $37.5 million Banana Island property, a $15.5 million Abuja property, and a $2.2 million Lagos property, among others. The assets were allegedly acquired with stolen funds.
- Extradition request: In 2020, the United States government requested the extradition of Diezani to face trial for her alleged involvement in a $1.1 billion bribery and money laundering scheme. However, Nigeria's Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, rejected the request, citing lack of evidence.
- Corruption charges: In 2019, Diezani was charged with 31 counts of corruption, including money laundering and bribery, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She has denied all allegations.
- Interpol red notice: In 2019, Interpol issued a red notice for Diezani, seeking her arrest and extradition to face trial in the United States. However, Nigeria's government has refused to comply with the request.
- Asset recovery: In 2020, the EFCC recovered over N14 billion (approximately $38 million) from Diezani's accounts, which were allegedly linked to her corruption activities.
- Investigation: In 2020, the EFCC launched a fresh investigation into Diezani's activities as Minister of Petroleum Resources, focusing on alleged corruption and mismanagement of oil revenue during her tenure.
- Travel ban: In 2020, the United States government imposed a travel ban on Diezani, citing her alleged involvement in corruption and money laundering.
- Court proceedings: In 2020, Diezani's trial began in a Nigerian court, where she is facing charges of corruption and money laundering. However, the trial has been delayed several times due to various reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
These are some of the recent news updates about Diezani Alison-Madueke. Her case has been marked by controversy and allegations of corruption, and her fate remains uncertain as the legal proceedings continue.