Diezani is not dead – Family denies report

Former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, is not dead, family sources have said.

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

According to the report, the former minister died ofcancer 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.

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

Details later…