Diezani, ex-Nigerian petroleum minister denies taking bribes

Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian petroleum minister, denied taking bribes during her trial at Southwark Crown Court. She stated that expenses incurred for her services were reimbursed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and claimed she never asked for or received any bribes. Alison-Madueke also mentioned she was unaware that one of her chauffeurs had delivered £100,000 in cash on her behalf.