Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before the Westminster Magistrates Court in the United Kingdom to face charges of an alleged £100,000 bribe.
According to The PUNCH, District Judge Michael Snow granted her £70,000 bail with conditions, including an 11 pm to 6 am curfew, mandatory electronic tagging, and a £70,000 surety to be paid before leaving the court.
During the hearing, she provided her personal details, but no formal plea was entered.
Alison-Madueke’s attorney, Mark Bowen, indicated she would plead not guilty.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for October 30 at Southwark Crown Court, which handles serious criminal cases.
2 / 2