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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...
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Smile Communications, Mediatek to launch latest voice over LTE smartphones in Africa.

Smile Communications and MediaTek have teamed up to bring the latest VoLTE smartphones to customers in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This follows validation of the MediaTek 4G VoLTE (Voice over 4G LTE) solution on the Smile network. Smile is one of Africa’s leading providers of fast, reliable mobile voice and data services on 4G LTE and MediaTek is one of the top two global providers of 4G LTE chipset platforms to smartphone makers. 4G VoLTE is a voice technology for high-definition (HD) voice and video communications over a 4G LTE network.Compared to traditional 2G and 3G networks, VoLTE allows consumers to benefit from superior voice, video and data services on single device and a single data plan. It gives customers the choice of using their data for any service they want including voice and video, allows for faster connection of traditional calls and improves call quality. Ahmad Farroukh, Smile group executive director Opera...
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Infinix Mobility announces ‘Infinix Zero 5’ as its flagship model for 2017 in Nigeria.

Infinix Mobility, Africa’s leading technology brand unveiled its flagship model for 2017 ‘Infinix Zero 5’ last week in Dubai. The Infinix Zero 5 enjoyed a global reception, which hosted Celebrities, partners, media and bloggers from different countries the brand operates in. Infinix Nigeria today announces the launch of the flagship model in Nigeria. Infinix first unveiled the Zero series 5 years ago in Nigeria and today the brand is at the top of the league with cutting edge technology built into the new Infinix Zero 5. The Highly anticipated smartphone represents Phone photography, style and speed all in one smartphone. The Infinix Zero 5 features Dual rear cameras, optical zoom, 6GB RAM, 16MP selfie camera and much more. Speaking about the Flagship model, Global Head of Infinix, Benjamin Jiang, stated: “The Zero series at large has been our flagship product globally by virtue of its innovative features and validates our R&D prowess. It has witnessed...
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Another US lawmaker accused of sexual harassment.

Powerful Democratic lawmaker John Conyers, the longest-serving US congressman, settled a wrongful dismissal complaint after a former staffer said she was sacked because she would “not succumb to (his) sexual advances,” BuzzFeed News reported. The 88-year-old representative from Detroit, a prominent civil rights activist, said Tuesday that he “expressly and vehemently denied the allegations,” but would cooperate if the US House of Representatives decides to probe the matter further. Conyers is the latest public figure to be accused of sexual harassment in an ever-widening scandal following the downfall of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein last month. In addition to the 2015 settlement worth just over $27,000, BuzzFeed said it had also obtained notarized affidavits from other staff members accusing Conyers of making repeated sexual advances, caressing their hands and rubbing their legs and backs in public. The employee who was fired said on one occasion, the congressman as...
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Night View Of The Water Fountain At Abule Egba Jubilee Bridge(pics) .

Night view of the Water Fountain at Abule Egba Jubilee Bridge constructed by Lagos State Government
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Robert Mugabe finally resigns as president of Zimbabwe.

Robert Mugabe resigned as president of Zimbabwe Tuesday, swept from power as his 37-year reign of brutality and autocratic control crumbled within days of a military takeover. The bombshell news was delivered by the parliament speaker to a special joint session of the assembly which had convened to impeach Mugabe, 93, who has dominated every aspect of Zimbabwean public life since independence in 1980. It was greeted on the streets of the capital Harare with car horns and wild cheering. “I Robert Gabriel Mugabe in terms of section 96 of the constitution of Zimbabwe hereby formally tender my resignation… with immediate effect,” said speaker Jacob Mudenda, reading the letter. “My decision to resign is voluntary on my part. It arises from my concern for the welfare of the people of Zimbabwe and my desire to ensure a smooth, peaceful and non-violent transfer of power that underpins national security, peace and stability.” It capped an unprecedented week in which the military s...
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Enugu Police Arrest Two Ladies Walking On The Road For Indecent Dressing.

According to an eyewitness report online, Men of the Enugu State Police Command allegedly arrested two young ladies for indecent dressing. The incident is said to have take place on Monday, November 20, at Garrison area of Enugu City.
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At least 50 dead in Adamawa mosque bombing.

At least 50 people were killed on Tuesday when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a mosque in northeast Nigeria, police said, in an attack blamed on Boko Haram jihadists. The blast happened during early morning prayers at the Madina mosque in the Unguwar Shuwa area of Mubi, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) by road from the Adamawa state capital, Yola. “So far we have at least 50 dead from an attack at a mosque in Mubi,” Adamawa state police spokesman Othman Abubakar told AFP. “Several people were injured. We don’t have the figure now because they have been taken to several hospitals for treatment. “It was a (suicide) bomber who mingled with worshippers. He entered the mosque along with other worshippers for the morning prayers. “It was when the prayers were on that he set off his explosives.” Asked who was responsible, Abubakar said: “We all know the trend. We don’t suspect anyone specifically but we know those behind such kind of attacks.” The attack bore all ...
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Bayern have defensive woes at Anderlecht.

Former Italian soccer president accused of harassment 5 hours ago Maradona among World Cup winners to take part in draw 8 hours ago Dybala, Messi renew rivalry in Turin 8 hours ago Bayern Munich’s players poses during the UEFA Champions League football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich on September 27, 2017 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE Bayern Munich have woes out wide as they gun for a Champions League victory at Anderlecht on Wednesday with left-backs David Alaba and Rafinha both injured. Alaba has twisted his back and Rafinha has a knock to an ankle, sidelining them for a game which Bayern need to win to keep up the pressure on Group B leaders Paris Saint-Germain. The defensive pair are also doubtful for Saturday’s away match when Bundesliga leaders Bayern visit Borussia Moenchengladbach. Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes will have to re-arrange his defence after resting Alab...
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