Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke is alive, says her lawyer, Oscar Onwudiwe.
Reports made the rounds on social media earlier today, that Diezani, who is recovering from cancer, may have given up the ghost.
But by evening, confirmation of Diezani’s status was shared on Twitter by Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu, Sam Piranty, a journalist with BBC Africa and blogger, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu- all of who claim to have spoken to Onwudiwe.
Former Minister Of Petroleum, Alison Dizeani-Madueke is not dead as being speculated I just got off the phone… https://t.co/jy7NCq70yH
— Chukwudi (@Chukwudi1985) December 17, 2015
I just finished speaking with Barrister Oscar Onwudiwe,family Lawyer to Alison Madueke &he confirmed that the former minister is alive
— Chukwudi (@Chukwudi1985) December 17, 2015
Diezani lawyer Oscar Onwudiwe says he has spoken to her husband and #diezani is indeed alive #rumour #Nigeria
— Sam Piranty (@sampiranty) December 17, 2015
The Boss newspaper contacts DIEZANI ALISON MADUEKE in London and she is alive! Always visit… https://t.co/cu1VsmLYLf
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) December 17, 2015
Hmmm