UK law enforcement agency that conducted a 13-year investigation into former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke for bribery, which ended in acquittal in 2026.
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Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been found not guilty of bribery at a London court, ending a 13-year investigation by the UK’s National Crime Agency that she says cost her her reputation, her freedom of movement, and her career. …
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UK companies linked to payments for small-boat crossings, BBC findsFrance has criticised a Reform UK proposal to use the Navy to intercept migrant boats in the English Channel and return them to French ports without French consent, saying it would violate sovereignty and breach international law. Reform UK said the plan would protect British interests and that humanitarian missions do not violate maritime or international law.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
France has criticised a Reform UK proposal to use the Navy to intercept migrant boats in the English Channel and return them to French ports without French consent, saying it would violate sovereignty and breach international law. Reform UK said the plan would protect British interests and that humanitarian missions do not violate maritime or international law.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hackers obtained approximately 607,000 records from England's Department for Education, including telephone numbers and email addresses but no bank details. The attack affected the Turing Scheme portal and the online help desk; the data protection risk is not considered high and the incident was contained quickly.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A UK Covid inquiry has found that nearly £10bn of taxpayer money was wasted in pandemic PPE procurement, while NHS staff and patients faced risks from inadequate protective equipment. The inquiry chair criticised the "VIP lane" prioritising politically connected suppliers as "misguided" but found no evidence of cronyism or corruption in final contract awards.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece examines Nigeria's former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke's acquittal by Southwark Crown Court in London after a 13-year investigation by the UK's National Crime Agency, drawing lessons about the presumption of innocence and the high threshold of legal proof for Ghana's anti-corruption efforts.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been found not guilty of bribery at a London court, ending a 13-year UK National Crime Agency investigation. Alison-Madueke, who served as petroleum minister from 2010 to 2015 and was the first female president of Opec, said the investigation cost her freedom of movement, her career, and her reputation.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Nigerian oil minister, was acquitted of five bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court after a 13-year investigation by the UK's National Crime Agency. She said the investigation and prosecution destroyed her reputation, restricted her freedom to travel and work, and were "painful and traumatic."
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's oil minister from 2010 to 2015 and former Opec president, was found not guilty of accepting bribes from oil executives in the form of luxury stays and spending in the UK. Her brother and an oil industry executive were also acquitted in the trial at London's Southwark Crown Court.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
British forces have seized the Russian oil tanker Smyrtos, which was sailing under a Cameroon flag and attempting to transit the English Channel. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the operation "delivers yet another blow to Russia" and hampers funding for Russia's war in Ukraine.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Specialist financial investigators have arrested 31 suspected scammers and romance fraudsters across Europe and Africa, dismantling organised criminal networks operating between the UK and Nigeria. The operation, involving the City of London Police, involved raids that seized assets including Rolex watches and cash, targeting networks that lure victims into fake relationships before extracting money.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A BBC investigation found that people smugglers are directing migrants to pay for illegal Channel crossings through UK-registered businesses, including a mobile phone store in south-east London, a wholesale business in Newcastle, and a car wash in Cambridgeshire. Smugglers provided bank account details of these companies to facilitate electronic transfers for migrant crossings.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Two oil industry insiders have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke in statements read to Southwark Crown Court. Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting bribes and conspiracy to commit bribery, which she denies, claiming costs incurred during official duties were later repaid.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Two oil executives have denied paying bribes to former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, telling UK investigators they either helped her with purchases that were later repaid or obtained items on her behalf due to currency difficulties. Alison-Madueke faces five counts of accepting bribes and a conspiracy charge, which she denies.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →