Latest news on diezani alison madueke

Diezani Alison-Madueke is a former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources who served from 2010 to 2015. She has been involved in several controversies and scandals during her tenure, including allegations of corruption and embezzlement of public funds.

Here are some of the latest news updates on Diezani Alison-Madueke:

  1. Forfeiture of assets: In 2020, the Nigerian government seized several assets belonging to Diezani Alison-Madueke, including a $37.5 million Banana Island property, a N45 million apartment in Abuja, and a N131 million property in Lagos. The assets were forfeited to the government as part of an investigation into her alleged corruption.
  2. Extradition request: In 2020, the Nigerian government requested the extradition of Diezani Alison-Madueke from the United Kingdom, where she has been living in exile. The request was made in connection with an investigation into her alleged involvement in a $2.1 billion oil subsidy scam.
  3. Interpol red notice: In 2019, Interpol issued a red notice for Diezani Alison-Madueke, 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 an investigation into her alleged corruption and money laundering.
  4. Freezing of accounts: In 2019, the Nigerian government froze the accounts of Diezani Alison-Madueke and several other individuals suspected of corruption. The accounts were frozen as part of an investigation into the alleged diversion of public funds.
  5. Allegations of money laundering: In 2018, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleged that Diezani Alison-Madueke laundered millions of dollars in public funds during her tenure as Minister of Petroleum Resources. The EFCC claimed that she used the funds to buy properties and invest in businesses.
  6. Investigation by the EFCC: In 2017, the EFCC launched an investigation into Diezani Alison-Madueke's alleged corruption and money laundering activities. The investigation was ongoing as of 2020.
  7. Travel ban: In 2016, the Nigerian government imposed a travel ban on Diezani Alison-Madueke, preventing her from leaving the country. The travel ban was imposed as part of an investigation into her alleged corruption.

It's worth noting that Diezani Alison-Madueke has denied any wrongdoing and has not been convicted of any crime. However, the allegations against her have been widely reported in the media and have led to widespread public outcry in Nigeria.