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World markets dive as Trump sparks trade, North Korea worries

Global stocks sank Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said he was not satisfied with talks that are aimed at averting a trade war with China. Equities were also dented by poor eurozone economic data, and as Trump cast doubt on a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “Trump (is) continuing to drive uncertainty over global trade,” said analyst Joshua Mahony at trading firm IG. “European markets are following their Asian counterparts lower, as a pessimistic tone from Trump is compounded by downbeat economic data,” he added. Markets had surged Monday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said they had agreed to pull back from imposing threatened tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, and continue talks on a variety of trade issues. However, Trump has declared that he was “not satisfied” with the status of the talks, fuelling worries that the world’s top two economies could still slug out an economically pain

7 Weird Facts About Snakes

7 Weird Facts About Snakes T 7 Weird Facts About Snakes Snakes are among the most feared animals. These reptiles can be as small as the four inch long Barbados threadsnake or as large as the 40-foot long anaconda. With over 3,000 species globally, snakes are found in almost every biome . These legless, scaly vertebrates can slither, swim, and even fly. Did you know that some snakes have more than one head or that some female snakes can reproduce without males ? Discover some unusual facts about snakes that may surprise you. Two-headed Snakes Did you know that snakes can have two heads? This instance is rare and two-headed snakes don't survive long in the wild. Each head has its own brain and each brain can control the shared body. As a result, these animals have unusual movements as both heads try to control the body and go in their own direction. One snake head will sometimes attack the other as they fight

Richest Football Players in the world.

The world’s most popular sport, football or soccer, is much more serious than ever. There are more than 3.5 billion football fans worldwide. For many of them, football is not just a game, it is like a religion. Top professional football players are earning more than other pro-athletes. Here are the top 7 richest football players in the world : 7. Raul Raúl is considered one of the most important players in the history of Real Madrid, and regarded as one of the greatest Spanish players of all time. Net Worth : $95 million Raul may not suit up for Real Madrid, where he made €7 million a year in salary, but that hasn’t affected his bank account one iota. Aside from a brief stint with New York Cosmos, Raul makes his mark — and money — off the field, with business ventures such as  Scar Sport Europe (invests in renewable energies), Luri (a property company), and Cadmus (an energy company). 6. Kaká Kaká or Ricardo Kaká currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Or

The Top 10 Smartest Dog Breeds

The smartest dog breeds might surprise you. These top ten canine Einsteins all share two qualities: the ability to quickly learn new commands , and the obedience to perform them 95% of the time or better. While not every dog fits on this list, recent research shows that all dogs are much smarter than we ever knew . Is your dog a smartypants? Not sure? If you have a mixed-breed dog, we recommend trying a dog DNA test ( this one  gets high marks) to get more insight into your dog’s heritage. The smarter your dog, the more stimulation and companionship your dog needs, so it’s good to know what you’re working with. Stories by dog people, for dog people Sign up and get $25 off pet sitting and dog walking! For quick reference, here are the top 10 smartest dog breeds. These are referenced from Dr. Stanley Coren’s groundbreaking book The Intelligence of Dogs . More details plus pictures below. Border collie Poodle German shepherd Golden retriever Doberman pinscher

See the 7 prominent Nigerians (Nigeria Hall of Fame).

7)Ebola Nurse Victim.(RIP) Born - Ameyo Stella Shade Adadevoh 27 October 1956 - Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria Died - 19 August 2014 (aged 57) Nationality - Nigerian Alma mater - University of Lagos (MBBS)              University of London (Endocrinology) Scientific career - Institutions First Consultant Medical Centre (6)Sumonu Oladele Giwa      Born - 16 March 1947      Ile-Ife     Died - 19 October 1986 (Age 39)       Ikeja, Lagos    Cause of death - Mail bomb explosion    Nationality - Nigerian    Education - Brooklyn College, New York City ,Fordham University    Occupation - Journalist, editor and publisher & Human Right Activist.    Spouse(s) - Florence Ita Giwa    R.I.P Dear Sumonu Oladele Giwa.   (5)Gani Fawehinmi (SAN)     Born - Abdul-Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi    April 22, 1938   Ondo State, Nigeria   Died - September 5, 2009 (aged 71)   Nationality - Nigerian   Occupation -Lawyer & Human Right Activist. (4)Dora Nkem Akunyili     Federal Minister of Information &am

A Mean Looking Muscular Dog (Photo)

Imagine you have this dog as a security guard, Who will pass without been fully introduction... BADDEST DOG EVER, Kindly add yours if more Baddest than this one

October 1 quit notice: Makarfi urges Igbos in the North not to panic.

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has urged the Igbos resident in the north not to flee the region because of the October 1 declaration by the northern youths, urging the Federal Government to immediately call for a meeting with leaders in the south east and north on how to promote the security, peace and tranquility in their areas. He went on further to say that only restructuring can put an end to the contending agitations by the South East and the North, which is presently posing a threat to the sovereignty of Nigeria The PDP chief who spoke in Kaduna yesterday, on the need to ensure that the nation’s internal security and sovereignty is not further threatened by the agitations, advised the Federal Government to embark on the process of restructuring Nigeria for development, growth and peaceful existence of citizens in the country. Asking Igbos not to leave again, he said, “If not for the measures the governors took,

CAC Reviews Cost Of Business Registration, Says Now Cheaper.

The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr. Bello Mahmud, said on Tesday in Abuja that the cost of business registration in Nigeria was now cheaper and its process simplified to enable small entrepreneurs to register their businesses. Muhmud announced this in a statement by Head, Public Affairs, CAC, Mr Godfrey Ike. Muhmud disclosed this while addressing the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Clinic. He said that with the Company Registration Portal (CRP), any member of the public could now register businesses on-line at the comfort of their homes and offices. “This has drastically reduced the registration cost hitherto charged by professional middlemen (Lawyers, Accountants and Chartered Secretaries), in the registration process. “Entrepreneurs who had already registered their businesses have the obligation to file Annual Returns with the Commission as and when due. ” Failure to file Annual Returns will result to striking-off of such defaulting entities on gr

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''You All Are Murderers And Yahoo Boys/Fraudsters In Suits'' - Angry Francophone Man Confronts All The Francophone African Leaders Who Came to The US see video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIzwX08j2SQ

I Mistakenly Bought A Non-drivable Car

I mistakenly bought a non-drivable car toyota corolla with rear accident from one of the auction sites in the US. and I can't cancel it. After I clicked on buy now option I got an email from the site that my car is a none drivable. chaiii I went back to the site and confirmed as that. I am yet to make full payment though. Those with experience with buying the non-drivable cars what is your take on this? What were the issues with these types of cars? lalasticlala please help your sister for feedback from the experts.

2 Pairs Of Identical Twins In Anambra Turn Heads (Photos) - .

A graphics designer was so excited after meeting two pairs of identical twins in Anambra state that he instantly wrote a letter to his future wife stating how much he would want to be a father of twins. Ike Lorenzo, graphics designer at Anambra Broadcasting Service, was so happy he asked to take pictures with the twins. Read what he wrote on his Facebook page: "Dear future wifey So I was just minding my business this morning when I came across two pairs of cute identical twins. I had to take pictures with them because some day pretty soon, I will be called "mpa ejima". I know you also love twins and we shall have lovely ones. Hope you have a great stress free day today as we prepare for our new project. Yours in Love Ike Lorenzo"

Olusegun Obasanjo: I Had N20,000 In Account In 1999 Didn't Mean I Wasn't Wealthy -.

OBJ in London, speaks on Buhari, governors, secession UROWAYINO WARAMI 30 SEP 2017 Says Yar’Adua was ignorant Calls reporter ‘bloody idiot’ over questions on Atiku Abubakar As the lift in his luxury London hotel rushes upwards to the 11th floor, Olusegun Obasanjo squeezes my arm warmly as he recounts his busy schedule of late. His aide and two PR people nod approvingly as he talks of his jet-setting across Africa, his upcoming appointment with the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his trip to New York straight after. With a new book to promote, the former Nigerian president from 1999 to 2007 has been busy. So too has the PR firm behind the book, offering him up for interviews far and wide. Obasanjo can certainly handle it. Aged 80, he may look like a cuddly grandfather. But he still has plenty of fuel in his tank and fire in his belly, as I am to find out later this morning. As we enter his hotel suite, an American news channel is blaring on the television. He instructs his aide to turn