Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes during London trial
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A former Nigerian oil minister has denied taking bribes in exchange for government contracts.
Diezani Alison-Madueke gave evidence in a London court Monday.
Prosecutors allege that she benefited from luxury homes, private jets and lavish shopping sprees funded by energy firms seeking contracts.
They claim that she spent 2 million pounds at Harrods and received 100,000 pounds in cash while serving as Nigeria's petroleum minister from 2010 to 2015.
Alison-Madueke insists she never sought or accepted bribes.
Her brother and a Nigerian oil company owner also deny related charges.
The case continues at Southwark Crown Court in London.