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Trump vows to tackle N Korea on Asia trip

Trump vows to tackle N Korea on Asia trip At a speech to the United Nations, Mr Trump threatened to annihilate North Korea, saying the country's leader, Kim Jong-un," is on a suicide mission". In exchange, Mr Kim in a rare statement, vowed to "tame the mentally deranged US dotard with fire". Mr Trump will seek to rally the country's neighbours - including China - to continue an economic sanctions campaign against North Korea. Where is the war of words with US heading? China to shut down North Korean companies Trade relations Several countries, especially Japan, were upset when Mr Trump withdrew the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact - a deal which had been more than five years in the making and affected 40% of the global economy. The 11 remaining countries, including Japan and Vietnam, will continue the pact and have left the door open for the US to rejoin at any time, however a US trade representative has vowed tha

I know why PDP lost 2015 presidential elections – Jonathan

I know why PDP lost 2015 presidential elections – Jonathan Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to reveal details of how the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lost the 2015 presidential elections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former President said this while playing host to members of the Forum of Ex-speakers of State Houses of Assembly, who visited him in Abuja on Thursday. He also stated that contrary to belief in some quarters, the PDP recorded several achievements in the 16 years it ruled the country. According to him, “PDP is still the strongest party. We know the reason we lost elections.” “People maybe writing left and right, at the appropriate time, some of these things would be properly addressed because of history.” “There are certain things you don’t write now because it would be misunderstood as if you are playing politics.” “After some years, five, six or eight years, when the beneficiaries have left, you can state it in writing a

US health secretary Tom Price quits after plane scandal

US Health Secretary Tom Price has resigned over the use of expensive private planes for official business. He previously apologised after making 26 private flights since May at a cost of $400,000 (£300,000) to taxpayers. Government officials, except those dealing with national security matters, are required to take commercial flights for work related travel. Three other members of President Donald Trump's cabinet are under scrutiny for using private planes while working. A White House statement said President Trump had accepted Mr Price's resignation, adding that Don J Wright had been designated as acting health secretary. Mr Wright is currently deputy assistant secretary for health. The White House revolving door: Who's gone? In his letter of resignation, seen by the New York Times, Mr Price said he regretted that "recent events have created a distraction" from the work of the health department. An investigation by the political news website Po

SARS officers killed my husband – Mrs Jibade

SARS officers killed my husband – Mrs Jibade A resident of the Rumuakunde community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Mrs. Gift Jibade has cried out for justice over the alleged killing of her innocent husband by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Mrs Ajibade, alongside her husband’s relatives, on Monday September 25, in Rumuakunde community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State staged a peaceful protest to demand justice for her murdered husband whom she revealed was a taxi driver before he was shot dead by SARS officers. It was gathered that the SARS men carried the deceased away from where they shot him and used plantain leaf to cover him. There activities were however discovered by a lady in a nearby farm who raised an alarm. Youths from the community responded in their numbers and aimed stones at the SARS operatives, who escaped in an unidentified vehicle with no plate number.” READ ALSO: Smugglers attack custom operatives with a

The US is withdrawing more than half of its staff at its embassy in Cuba in response to mysterious attacks which left its diplomats unwell.

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Sergio Aguero: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola 'no problem' with Dutch trip

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MI Abaga Spotted With Jon Snow Of Game Of Thrones (pictures

Skales: "Timaya Housed Me When Banky W Kicked Me Out Of EME

Timaya housed me when eme kicked me out, gave me his pent house to stay that's where i recorded most of my debut album. Bad belle no dey progress"

Veteran Actress, Ngozi Nwosu slays in elegant photos

Veteran Actress, Ngozi Nwosu slays in elegant photos Veteran Nigerian actress Ngozi Nwosu who was down with an ailment 6 years ago is back. The actress, full of life and energy as she strikes various poses in the photos she released on the social media. Read also:   Nollywood Actor sworn in as Commissioner in Cross Rivers She splashed these beautiful and lovely photos of herself on her Instagram page

Nollywood actor sworn in as commissioner

A Nollywood actor, Eric Anderson who was a special assistant to Cross Rivers Government on Tourism has been elevated to a commissioner. Anderson was sworn in as Commissioner of Tourism, Culture and Heritage in the state. Read the full : At Celebrity Gossip

Man City's Aguero injured in car crash

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been injured in a car crash in Amsterdam, hours after attending a concert. The Argentine, 29, was reported to be in a taxi on his way to the airport after watching singer Maluma perform. City said he "was in Holland on his day off and has sustained injuries". Aguero is expected back in Manchester on Friday and will be examined by City's medical team before the Premier League trip to Chelsea on Saturday. Police in Amsterdam confirmed to the BBC that two people were in a taxi which crashed in the De Boelelaan area of the city. Earlier in the evening, the Argentina forward posted a photo of himself and Maluma on Instagram with the message, "thanks for the invitation". Aguero's former club Independiente sent the player their best wishes on Twitter, saying: "Strength and speedy recovery @aguerosergiokun! All @Independiente is with you at this difficult time." The striker has scored seven goa

US health secretary apologises for private plane travel

US Health Secretary Tom Price has apologised over his private plane trips on official government business. The former Georgia congressman said he will reimburse taxpayers and fly commercial in future. His apology comes a day after US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" with Mr Price's trips. Government officials, except those dealing with national security matters, are required to take commercial flights for work-related travel. An investigation by Politico found Mr Price had taken at least 24 such flights since early May at a cost to taxpayers of $300,000 (£223,000). "To make sure everyone knows that this will never happen again, I am taking the following steps," said Mr Price in a statement on Thursday. He said he would continue to co-operate with a review into the matter by his Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) inspector general. "I will take no more private charter flights as Secretary of HHS," he added.

ACP, family members, others kidnapped by gunmen

An Assistant Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adeniyi and three of his family members have been kidnapped by gunmen terrorising Birnin-Gwari-Funtua Road, Kaduna State. Naija News gathered that Adeniyi, who is the Officer-in-Charge of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Zamfara State Police Command and his family were travelling back to Zamfara from Kaduna on Wednesday when the gunmen waylaid their Toyota Hilux and dragged them down from the vehicle. They were then taken away in another vehicle. Punch correspondents learnt on Thursday that the kidnappers had communicated with their family, demanding N30m ransom for their release. In a similar development, a police officer and three others on a bus were abducted the same day on the road. Therefore, several police units, including the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Unit and Anti-Kidnapping unit, had been deployed to rescue the victims. A source told PUNCH that the Toy

Mo Marley to be England women interim boss after Mark Sampson sacking

Mo Marley is set to be named interim manager of England women on Friday, replacing the sacked Mark Sampson. Marley, the boss of the under-19 side, is expected to take charge for the senior team's next three matches. She will oversee a friendly against France next month, followed by World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kazakhstan in November. A former England captain, 50-year-old Marley has previously managed Everton Ladies. She also assisted ex England boss Hope Powell with the senior side during her time in charge. Sampson was dismissed on 20 September after evidence emerged of "inappropriate and unacceptable" behaviour with female players in a previous role. Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn said it was only the weekbefore that he had read the full details of safeguarding allegations made against Sampson in 2014 relating to his time as manager of Bristol Academy, now renamed Bristol City Women.A 2015 FA assessment found the 3

Biafra: Obasanjo slams IPOB, Buhari

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted those agitating for Biafra. In an interview withObasanjo said individuals agitating for the dissolution of Nigeria were only waiting for ship at the airport. Naija News gathered that Obasanjo slammed agitators they have no idea what the struggle was all about. The former soldier expressed his view on the Biafra struggle in an interview with African Argument, a Liberian based news platform. Obasanjo said, “The protesters don’t even know what the struggle is all about, but if it gives them false hope, why not hang onto it? Let the elders handle it or ignore it until it loses momentum. “There are elders in any community who are still respected…After all, they’re their fathers and mothers, grandfathers and grandmothers, and can still be used effectively,” he said. READ ALSO:  Biafra: IPOB Declares Turkish Citizen As Its Rep In Middle East, Asia Obasanjo, speaking on the issue of federalism expr