News
BREAKING: Diezani faces court charges in UK over £100,000 bribery allegation
Former Nigerian minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery by the UK police.
The former minister, who currently lives in St John’s Wood, an upmarket area of west London, according to Reuters, would appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 2.
British police said they suspected she had accepted bribes in return for awarding multi-million-pound oil and gas contracts.
Alison-Madueke, 63, was a key figure in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, serving as petroleum minister from 2010 to 2015.
She also acted as president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
The British police were quoted to have said: “We suspect Diezani Alison-Madueke abused her power in Nigeria and accepted financial rewards for awarding multi-million-pound contracts,” said Andy Kelly, head of the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) International Corruption Unit.
He said: “These charges are a milestone in what has been a thorough and complex international investigation.”
The NCA said Alison-Madueke was accused of benefiting from at least 100,000 pounds in cash, chauffeur-driven cars, flights on private jets, luxury holidays for her family, and the use of multiple London properties.
According to NCA, charges against her also detail financial rewards including furniture, renovation work and staff for the properties, payment of private school fees, and gifts from high-end designer shops such as Cartier jewellery and Louis Vuitton goods.
Advertisement
Allison-Madueke is also facing corruption allegations back home, though she has continually denied the charges.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the appointment of Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu as the new Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), for an initial term of four (4) years, effective from April 16, 2026 in accordance with the provision of Section 5 of the National Biosafety Management Agency, 2015.
Dr. Fatima Suleiman Zuntu is a Public Health professional and policy strategist with a proven track record of driving impactful national programs.
The President tasks the appointee to contribute her expertise to the agency for the good of the nation.
Developing story.
News
JAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing.
In a statement issued by the Board on Friday, and signed by its spokesperson Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration.
JAMB clarified that at this stage, candidates can only view their results, as printing options are not yet available.
It also issued a strong warning against attempts to manipulate or alter result messages received from official channels, stressing that such actions constitute a criminal offence.
The Board added that it is already taking action against offenders, revealing that some suspects are currently in custody.
“Currently, two candidates and one parent are in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means. Any candidate found culpable will face the full consequences of the law,” it stated.
News
Arise TV Deputy Director News Win Editor of The Year Award
The award’s: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
Deputy Director of News, Arise TV, Ohi OIdiai, has won Editor Of The Year 2026 Awards category, courtsey of The Industry Newspaper.
In a statement, the organiser said that the award was: “In recognition of your exceptional editorial prowess, insightful journalism, and outstanding contributions to media excellence in Nigeria.”
Details later…
FG allocates Flour Mills’ Golden Sugar 300,000MT annual production target
President Tinubu Appoints New DG/CEO for National Biosafety Management Agency
My son wants me to re-marry – Tiwa Savage
Tech Expert, Zuckerberg trains with UFC champions, Adesanya, Alexander
Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu bags 10 years in UK prison
SAINT OBI: Between his marriage and his death
-
Politics3 hours agoChief Bode George Writes President Tinubu “Protect the democratic space, not shrink it”
-
Business2 days agoFG restricts paracetamol ,16 other products for local manufacturing
-
News3 days agoArise TV Deputy Director News Win Editor of The Year Award
-
News3 days agoJAMB releases Thursday’s UTME results
-
Politics3 hours agoGbenga Daniel shut out from Ogun East APC Meeting
-
Entertainment1 hour agoMy son wants me to re-marry – Tiwa Savage
-
Sports2 days agoFormer NFF chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 78
-
Politics2 hours agoAPC Releases Timetable and Schedule of Activities for 2027 General Elections