Diezani Alison-Madueke is not dead – Family denies report

Former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, is not dead, her husband has said.

This is coming after the rumour of her death went viral on social media on Thursday.

According to the report, the former minister died of cancer in London and is being prepared to be flown back to Nigeria on Saturday from the United Kingdom, where she has been receiving treatment.

“The report is untrue. She’s alive and well,” a family source said.

The minister’s Senior Special Assistant, Kevin Alonzo, also denied the report.

Information reaching us says her family is holding a crucial meeting over her deteriorating health condition.

Details later…