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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...

Life begins returning to war-torn Philippine city.

Residents of a southern Philippine city where Islamic State supporters waged a brutal five-month battle began returning home on Tuesday, but gunfire greeted them as soldiers scoured devastated neighbourhoods for remaining militants. Defence chiefs announced on Monday that the fighting, which claimed more than 1,100 lives and left the eastern half of Marawi in ruins, had ended following a final clash in a mosque in which dozens of gunmen were killed. The militants had occupied Marawi, the Islamic capital of the mainly Catholic Philippines, on May 23 in what President Rodrigo Duterte and security analysts said was a bid to establish a Southeast Asian base for IS. The campaign to oust them turned into the Philippines’ longest urban war, forcing about 400,000 people to flee their homes as the militants defied near daily bombing raids by hiding in basements, tunnels and mosques. “We are afraid but we want to check on our houses,” Jamaliah Lomontong, a village official...

Panasonic woos the world with next generation, innovative solutions at Dubai exhibition.

Barely two weeks ago, Japan’s premium, quality brand, Panasonic, participated in the GITEX Technology week in Dubai. From a distance, it appeared a routine function, where the world’s best and innovative brands compete and display their latest offerings. But the Japanese company surpassed all expectations in its display of mind-blowing brands. The excitement was palpable; it was more a gathering of tribes. Electronics lovers and connoisseurs were all around for what would become the latest technology in electronics. Technology was on show, from the latest to the mid-stream products, there was one creative innovation to the other such that a visitor to the fair would not but marvel at what the eyes beheld. To pick but a few from the Panasonic brand, one of the products on display was the Toughbook, which comes with windows 10 Pro, in CF-32 CF-33 two in one detachable, CF-54 full HD, CF-20 and Toughpad FZ-G1 and FZ-M1 series. What differentiates the Toughbook and Toug...

‘Magnificent’ Kane would cost 250 million – Perez.

It would take a world record 250 million euro ($294 million) fee to land the on-fire Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur according to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. The English striker’s 13 goals in 12 games this season has sparked rumours he could be the latest star to swap Spurs for Spain following in the footsteps of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale. However, having had his fingers burned in paying a then world record 100 million euros for Bale in 2013, Perez is wary of trying to negotiate with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. “I think he is a magnificent player and, moreover, he is young with many years ahead of him to progress,” Perez told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope after attending FIFA’s annual awards. And Perez believes Levy’s reputation for delaying moves until late in the transfer window to get the best possible deal means he would want more than the 222 million euros Paris Saint-Germain paid to snatch Neymar from Barcelona in August. “No, ...

IMF chief warns of ‘dark future’ over climate change.

The world faces a “dark future” if it fails to tackle climate change and inequality, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde warned on Tuesday. “If we don’t address these issues… we will be moving to a dark future” in 50 years, she told a major economic conference in the Saudi capital. On climate change, Lagarde said that “we will be toasted, roasted and grilled” if the world fails to take “critical decisions” on the issue. In 2015, around 195 nations signed the Paris climate agreement which set measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent temperatures rising by more than two degrees in around 50 years. But US President Donald Trump announced in June the start of a three-year process to pull out of the pact, arguing that it would put the US at an economic disadvantage. His move faced fierce criticism from world leaders and activists, with former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon accusing Trump of “standing on the wrong side of history”. Lagarde also call...

J Cuppy Shows Her Father, Otedola, Her 500k Views From Her "Green Light" Video.

Dj Cuppy really ecstatic as she shows her dad the massive 500k views she has amassed from her green-light video. Papa Cups Be Like “WHAT?! HOW DID #GREENLIGHT ALREADY HIT 500,000 YOUTUBE VIEWS?!” ������‍♀️ #ToCuppyThisTune

Buhari sacks Maina, orders probe of recall, posting.

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate disengagement from service of a former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdullahi Abdulrasheed Maina. In a memo to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, President Buhari also demanded a full report of the circumstances of Maina’s recall and posting to the Ministry of Interior. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, yesterday said the report must be submitted to the office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, before the close of work yesterday (Monday). The Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd) had confirmed the resumption of duty by Maina, as an acting director in his ministry.The confirmation came in a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the minister, Mr. Ehisienmen Osaigbovo, on Sunday. Osaigbovo, however, debunked media reports that his principal was one of those responsible for Maina’s “r...

School Of Nursing Makurdi Student Dies After Gas Explosion In Hostel (Graphic) -.

Stella Meeikyaa,a year one student of the School of Nursing and Midwifery Makurdi who suffered third degree burns from gas explosion in her hostel due to the carelessness of a room mate has died.One of the persons who has been trying to assist her recover shared the story.May her soul RIP.Amen!

Two Women Who Murdered Kim Jung Un's Brother Heavily Escorted To Airport(Photos) .

This is the moment two women on trial for murdering Kim Jong-un's half-brother were escorted by police around the airport where they allegedly poisoned him. Indonesian Siti Aisyah and Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong wore bulletproof vests as they were brought in to Kuala Lumpur International Airport along with court officials. Huong, 29, and Aisyah, 25, are accused of killing Kim Jong-nam on February 13 by rubbing the nerve agent VX on his face in a Cold War-style hit that stunned the world. Huong appeared unwell midway through the site visit while Siti Aisyah broke down in tears.  Both women were then provided wheelchairs with prosecutors saying it was due to the weight of their protective clothing.

Banky W Releases Video Of A Sneak Peek Into His Life.

Nigerian singer, rapper and actor Banky W has released a video showing a sneak peek into his life. In the video, which shows the events of the 1st of October, has Banky going for a Samsung promo appearance in a mall. The singer then heads to Hard Rock Café for a sound check with the Alternate Sounds band before a live performance at the same venue that evening. The evening ends with Banky singing a duet with his fiance, Adesua Etomi. Watch the video below:

5 Creative And Effective Ways To Find A Job In Nigeria .

Are you looking for ways to get a job in Nigeria? Ok, you have posted and applied for all available jobs on several Nigerian job websites like jobberman, carrersng, myjobmag, Nairaland job vacancy section. You have even followed up several HRs with calls and networked till your shoes are almost worn out. Every Sunday you take several newspapers and apply for jobs in your field, but nothing yet to show for it. I will want to assume that it is not yet your time, which I strongly doubt. Maybe you should take a look at your CV again By Clicking Here to FIX it. But if you assume that your CV’s are good to go alongside your cover letter then let’s look at the Guerilla methods that can get you a job in Nigeria before the year runs out. Send Half of your Resume Find a company you intend to work for. Write a SUPER cover letter on why they should give you a chance, pointing them to check out your resume. Don’t seal the envelope and don’t add any resume to the envelope. They’ll assume that the re...

Court adjourns $407m suit against Shell, Agip to November 15.

A Federal High Court, Lagos has adjourned hearing in the $406.8 million suit filed by the Federal Government against Shell Western Supply & Trading Limited over crude oil shipment to November 15. The case has Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited and its subsidiary, Shell Western Supply & Trading Limited as defendants. The matter was adjourned following the absence of the trial judge, Mojisola Olatoregun, who was said to be attending a conference in Abuja. Similarly, a sister suit before the same court involving the government and Agip, slated for yesterday, was also adjourned to November 15 for hearing. In the suit, the government is claiming the sum of $406.8 million from the defendants, representing the shortfall of money paid into its account with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The money was said to be for crude oil lifted between 2013 and 2014.In a supporting affidavit, the government accused the Anglo-Dutch company of not declaring...