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Negotiations between Nigeria, the United States of America and the Island of Jersey for the return of fresh $300m from former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha, has reached an advanced stage, Daily Trust heard yesterday. The Special Assistant to the President on Justice Sector Reform and National Coordinator for Open Government Partnership, Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, A presidential aide, also said the figures being reported [£210m – equivalent to $267m or N82bn) are wrong. She said negotiations and litigation on money have been ongoing for over three years between the USA, Island of Jersey and Nigeria. The presidential aide refuted reports that the money will be divided between Nigeria, US and Jersey. Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu said the decision of the court in Jersey is that the fund belongs to Nigeria, adding that the concluding part of the negotiation is to determine how it would be utilised. “We have been in court over the fund; finally the court has agreed the money be

A slim but busty Nigerian beauty queen known as 'Human Mannequin' has revealed that she loves fat cucumbers. She shared a video of her doing her thing with her cucumber and captioned it: "I love fat cucumbers" Her fans have hailed her for 'being real'. The slim but busty slay queen is Miss New Nigeria Top Model 2018/19. ThefamousNaija recalls that Ex Miss Anambra aka 'Miss Cucumber' was once involved in scandal.

Doctors remove knife, 8 spoons, screwdrivers, toothbrushes from man’s stomach (Pics) This one is hard to stomach. A man in India was rushed into surgery after doctors discovered practically a whole utensil drawer’s worth of items in his stomach — and a knife, which was beginning to puncture his insides. Karan Sen, 35, had swallowed everything from two screwdrivers and two toothbrushes to eight spoons and a kitchen knife, the Hindustan Times reports. Sen is believed to have a psychiatric disorder which compels a person to eat non-edible items, according to the Daily Mail. The disorder, Pica, more commonly involves ingesting things like hair, dirt, and paint chips, though doctors didn’t say whether the man had been officially diagnosed. “It took nearly four hours for the team of surgeons to operate upon Karan,“ says Dr. Rajneesh Pathania, of Lal Bhadur Shastri Medical College. “He is out of danger now.” Sen arrived to the hospital in serious pain, but appeared to be unaware of the ite

Job Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Location : Nigeria Project: ISEMDP Background/Project Objectives The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a Loan from the African Development Fund to finance the Institutional Support for Economic Management and Delivery Project (ISEMDP). The Ministry of Budget and National Planning, the International Economic Relations Department of the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the Bureau of Public Procurement, each being responsible for their respective component under the Project, in line with their statutory mandates shall be the implementing Agencies for the Project. The principal objective of this Project is to strengthen economic and financial governance for achieving a stable macroeconomic environment, inclusive and sustained growth, and effective implementation and delivery of the national development plan. The specific objective of the Project is to develop institutional capacity in macroeconomic managemen

Job Title:  Telecommunications Maintenance Engineer Offer ID: 18400BR Location : Port Harcourt-Trans Amadi (NGA) Métier: IS Management, Architecture, Security, Business Information Systems, IS Client Support, Production, Infrastructure &Telecom, IS Project Management, IS Performance & Marketing, IS Digital Employment type: Regular position Branch: Exploration and Production Job Description Operational Activities: Ensure Telecom means for field are always operational even in emergency situations and especially for the Emergency Management Team With minimal supervision, ensure Field Telecoms maintenance and Telecoms materials transfer using  SAP PM module Coordinate third-party service contractors working at field locations to ensure compliance with HSE rules, telecoms standards and good housekeeping Coordinate preventive & curative maintenance in conjunction with Original Equipment Manufacturers and Service Contractors at all field locations Update network diagram

Guinness Nigeria Plc is a major market for Diageo: Guinness Nigeria operates in the unique and fast growing alcohol industry of over 15mhl beer potential. It is the only company that does Total Beverage Alcohol (TBA) in Nigeria. It’s an on trade dominated market but with a fast growing off trade channel. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below: 1.)  Shift Brewer Location: Edo Click Here To View Details 2.)  Technical Innovation Manager Location: Lagos Click Here To View Details 3.)  Head of Governance Location: Lagos Click Here To View Details Application Closing Date Not Specified.

If you have struggled so hard and money hasn't come. Get married, because some women or men hold the key to success" - Nigerian man advises men. So if you are a man or woman out there struggling try to have a partner that will help you win the race together.

President Trump has tweeted his praise for Queen Elizabeth II and the British royal family as he said his trip to London was going 'really well' just moments before attending a state dinner at Buckingham Palace.   In a series of tweets before the event, Trump said: 'London part of trip is going really well. The Queen and the entire Royal family have been fantastic. The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong. Tremendous crowds of well wishers and people that love our Country. Haven’t seen any protests yet, but I’m sure the fake news will be working hard to find them. Great love all around. Also, big Trade Deal is possible once U.K. gets rid of the shackles. Already starting to talk!'   Shortly afterwards, he appeared next to Queen Elizabeth in full white tie. Melania opted for a custom Dior Couture gown with matching white gloves.  Before sitting down for dinner, both the Queen and President Trump gave remarks. During his speech, Trump call

Immediate past Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has reacted to claims made by his sucessor, Emeka Ihedioha, that he has not handed over properly to him. Governor Ihedioha during the swearing-in of some government functionaries yesterday June 3rd, accused the former governor of refusing to handover the state and its assets to him properly. He gave the former governor and his aides 24-hours to properly handover to him. Read  here . Reacting to Governor Ihedioha's claim, the former governor in a statement signed by his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, said Governor Ihedioha was only blackmailing him as he has handed over all of the state's properties to him. Okorocha accused the governor of always villifying and attacking his person since he assumed office on May 29th.  “He renamed the Imo Trade & Investment Centre Ahiajioku Centre, and he must have discovered that he has no audience. He has also said that the brand new Government House Okorocha handed over