London court presiding over bribery trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke.
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… Statements made by Kevin Okyere and Igho Sanomi to UK investigators were read out in Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday. …
Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian ministerDiezani 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.
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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.
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Canada's Federal Court has upheld the visa denial of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, preventing him from playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama in Toronto. The court prioritised national security and immigration integrity over athletic privilege, ruling that the visa application contained a misrepresentation regarding past criminal charges.
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Thomas Partey's appeal to overturn a Canadian visa denial has been dismissed, preventing him from playing in Ghana's 2026 World Cup opening match against Panama on Wednesday. Partey, a Villarreal player, was denied entry after his visa application falsely claimed he had not been charged with any criminal offences, when he faces multiple counts of rape and sexual assault in London.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Canada's refusal to grant Thomas Partey a temporary residence visa exposes the complex sovereign friction of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The multi-country format has created a fragmented legal landscape for international athletes, as securing entry into one host nation does not guarantee passage into another, leaving Ghana's squad separated by geopolitical borders.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has called on FIFA to intervene after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada, making him unavailable for Ghana's World Cup Group L opener against Panama on 17 June. The Ministry argues that all qualified nations should have access to their eligible players throughout the competition.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey's refusal of entry to Canada highlights Section 36 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, which can bar people facing criminal charges—even without conviction—if the conduct allegedly occurred outside Canada. For domestic matters, a conviction is required; for foreign conduct, officers need only "reasonable grounds to believe" criminal activity occurred.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup tournament opener against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, though he may be eligible to play in subsequent group matches in the United States. Partey, who faces multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK, was included in Ghana's squad but cannot travel to Canada after his visa application was refused by the Canadian government.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana's World Cup match against Panama on June 17 in Toronto; his visa application was refused by the Canadian government. Partey, facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK to which he has pleaded not guilty, remains eligible to play in Ghana's subsequent matches in the United States.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A jury at London's Southwark Crown Court has begun deliberations in the bribery trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former petroleum resources minister (2010–2015), who faces five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. Prosecutors allege she received gifts and luxury benefits from industry figures seeking oil contracts; her defence argued she was a "rubber stamp" for official recommendations.
19 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 →