Diezani news
You're referring to Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources who has been embroiled in several corruption scandals.
Here are some recent news updates about Diezani:
- Forfeiture of assets: In 2020, the Nigerian government seized several assets linked to Diezani, including a $37.5 million Banana Island property in Lagos, a $15.5 million Abuja property, and a $2.2 million Ferrari 410 GT. The assets were forfeited to the government as part of an investigation into her alleged corruption.
- Extradition request: In 2020, the Nigerian government requested the extradition of Diezani from the United Kingdom, where she has been living in exile. The request was made in connection with a corruption case involving the diversion of $2.1 billion in oil revenue.
- Interpol red notice: In 2019, Interpol issued a red notice for Diezani, which is a global alert issued to law enforcement agencies to locate and arrest a wanted person. The red notice was issued in connection with a corruption case involving the theft of $2.1 billion in oil revenue.
- Corruption trial: In 2019, Diezani was charged with corruption in a Nigerian court in connection with the theft of $2.1 billion in oil revenue. The trial is ongoing, and Diezani has denied any wrongdoing.
- Freezing of accounts: In 2018, the Nigerian government froze several bank accounts linked to Diezani, including accounts in the United Kingdom and the United States. The accounts were frozen as part of an investigation into her alleged corruption.
These are just a few of the recent news updates about Diezani Alison-Madueke. Her case has been widely reported in the media, and she remains a controversial figure in Nigerian politics.