Diezani Alison-Madueke has opened her defence in a UK court, denying all bribery allegations against her.

Diezani Alison-Madueke has opened her defence at Southwark Crown Court in the UK, denying allegations that she accepted bribes in exchange for oil contracts while serving as Nigeria’s petroleum minister from 2010 to 2015. She told the court she “did not ask, seek or solicit bribes” and acted impartially in...