High-Stakes Trial: Former Nigerian Oil Minister Faces Jury Deliberation

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister, faces a jury's decision in a London bribery trial. She denies charges, including bribery and conspiracy. Prosecutors claim she lived a luxurious London life funded by favors from oil industry figures. Alongside her, Olatimbo Ayinde and Doye Agama also face related charges.

The jury in the bribery trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke began deliberations at Southwark Crown Court in London. Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister, is accused of receiving bribes during her tenure from 2010 to 2015.

Prosecutors allege Alison-Madueke lived lavishly, benefiting from luxury properties and shopping sprees courtesy of industry figures eyeing oil and gas contracts. Defense claims she merely approved official recommendations.

Alison-Madueke continues to deny the charges, insisting she neither asked for nor received bribes. Her co-defendants, Olatimbo Ayinde and Doye Agama, also deny bribery-related charges. The jury will decide the trio's fate after a trial lasting nearly four months.