The immediate past Petroleum Minister of Nigeria, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, who was arrested for for bribery and corruption charges in London, UK on Friday, has been granted bail.
According to Channels TV, she was granted bail by a magistrate court in London after she had been detained for several hours. The London Police also confirmed that she is being prosecuted for money laundering.
The ex-petroleum minister was arrested in London on Friday along with four other persons in relation to corruption allegations being investigated by the UK National Crime Agency.
Meanwhile, there has not been any comment from the Presidency in Nigeria on the arrest of the former Petroleum Minister.
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