Diezani madueke news

Diezani Alison-Madueke is a former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources and a former chairperson of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). She has been involved in several controversies and scandals throughout her career. Here are some recent news updates about her:

  1. 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 million Asokoro property, and a $2.2 million Abuja property. The assets were allegedly acquired with stolen funds.
  2. 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.
  3. Corruption charges: In 2019, Diezani was charged with corruption and money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria. She was accused of embezzling $2.5 billion from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) during her tenure as Minister of Petroleum Resources.
  4. Extradition to the UK: In 2020, the UK government issued a warrant for Diezani's arrest and extradition to the UK to face trial for her alleged involvement in a $20 million bribery scandal.
  5. Assets seized: In 2020, the EFCC seized several assets linked to Diezani, including a private jet, a yacht, and several properties in Nigeria and abroad.
  6. Interpol red notice: In 2020, Interpol issued a red notice for Diezani, which is a global alert for wanted persons. The notice was issued in response to a request from the Nigerian government.
  7. Court ruling: In 2020, a Nigerian court ruled that Diezani's assets should be forfeited to the government, citing evidence of her involvement in corruption and money laundering.
  8. International cooperation: In 2020, the Nigerian government signed a memorandum of understanding with the US government to cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of Diezani and other corrupt officials.

These are some of the recent news updates about Diezani Alison-Madueke. Her case is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how it will unfold in the coming months and years.