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Diezani Speaks Out in New Documentary ‘Is It Your Money?
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
After eight years of silence, Diezani Alison-Madueke, the trailblazing former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources and first female president of OPEC, is breaking her silence in a highly anticipated documentary titled “Is It Your Money?” Directed by prominent Nigerian media personality Chude Jideonwo, the documentary promises to delve deep into the controversies that have swirled around Diezani’s career. It will explore the numerous corruption allegations that have plagued her tenure, charges she has steadfastly denied.
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“Is It Your Money?” is set to be a pivotal moment for Diezani, marking her first direct response to these accusations in nearly a decade. While the documentary’s specific content remains under wraps, its title hints at a critical examination of the purported corruption’s impact. The film will also feature opinions from Nigerians, adding a broader societal perspective to the narrative.
Jideonwo, known for his incisive interviews and social commentary, is expected to bring his sharp analytical skills to this project, ensuring a thorough and balanced exploration of the issues at hand. Though the release date for “Is It Your Money?” has not been announced, it is slated to debut this year, adding to the anticipation.
During her time as Minister of Petroleum Resources from 2010 to 2015, Diezani faced a barrage of allegations. These include the diversion of billions of dollars from Nigeria’s oil revenue, inflating oil contracts to benefit a select few, accepting bribes from oil companies, and laundering money through intricate schemes. Despite these serious charges, Diezani has maintained her innocence, asserting that she conducted her duties with integrity.
The upcoming documentary is expected to provide a platform for Diezani to share her side of the story, offering viewers a chance to hear from her directly. Whether it will change public perception remains to be seen, but it will undoubtedly add a new dimension to the ongoing discussion about corruption and governance in Nigeria.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family residence in Kogi was reportedy invaded by gunmen around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, leaving damaged windows but no injuries.
The incident happened at her hometown residence in Obeiba-Ihima, located in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Sources familiar with the event said the attackers arrived around 1:00 a.m. Armed with cutlasses and guns, they damaged parts of the building, smashing windows and causing panic in the area. At least three men were involved in the attack.
Senator Natasha’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, quickly informed the appropriate security agencies.
In response, officers from the Okehi Police Division rushed to the scene.
Although nobody was hurt and no suspects have been arrested yet, security officials recorded the extent of the damage and launched a preliminary investigation.
The reason behind the attack is still unknown, and as of now, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has not released any official statement. She represents Kogi Central in the Senate and is known as a vocal figure in Nigerian politics.
According to Zagazola Makama, police are still trying to figure out what motivated the attackers and are working to find those responsible.
The communities came under simultaneous attacks just a day after the killing of 11 persons at Otobi Community also in Otukpo LGA.
Benue has in the past decade experienced incessant attacks.
Suspected herdsmen have again stepped up violent attacks as no fewer than three communities in the Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State were attacked on Wednesday.
The communities affected during the fresh attacks include Emichi, Odudaje, and Okpamaju all in Otukpo where five persons were killed in February. The communities came under simultaneous attacks just a day after the killing of 11 persons at Otobi Community also in Otukpo LGA.
Local sources confirm that several people may have been feared dead again in the fresh attack.
Wednesday’s attack came hours after Governor Hyacinth Alia confirmed the arrest of three suspected herders in connection with the invasion of Otobi village on Tuesday night.
When contacted, Otukpo LGA Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, confirmed the attack on the three communities, saying that the attackers stormed the communities at the time when the Commissioner of Police was still at the Ochidoma Palace over the previous day’s attack on Otobi.
He added that three people sustained injury in the attacks on the three communities, leading to women and children abandoning the communities for fear of being killed.
“Only young men were in the communities when the attackers arrived. The prompt response from combined security operatives made the attackers flee and none of them were arrested,” Ogiri stated.
The police spokesperson in the state, Sewuese Anene, was yet to confirm details of the attacks on the three communities.
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