14 states benefit from N12bn World Bank erosion project
CALABAR — THE Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project, NEWMAP, says 14 states are currently benefiting from about N12 billion World Bank scheme to curtail the spread of gully erosion.
Oil prices pull back from lows
Brent oil prices were higher Tuesday, pulling back from near six-month lows, as commodity markets in general were calmer after a recent rout fuelled by concerns over China’s economy.
Femi Branch, Lilian Bach in Calabar with Shan George for a new movie
Charismatic Nollywood actor Femi Branch is currently on location in Calabar shooting a movie titled One Good Man. The movie is produced by Shan George and she also stars in it alongside Lilian Bach, Vivian Metchie among others.
I’m not set to remarry, Iyabo Ojo dispels marriage rumour
Popular Yoruba actress, Iyabo. Ojo has put paid to the story making rounds that she is getting set to remarry. The actress squashed the rumour in a blackberry message sent out to some of her friends, saying there is absolutely no truth in the story.
Ghana jails man who ‘wanted to kill’ President John Dramani Mahama
A court in Ghana sentenced a man to a 10-year prison term Tuesday after he confessed to trying to kill President John Dramani Mahama.
UAE Etisalat telecom’s profit dives 40% in Q2
UAE telecom giant Etisalat said on Tuesday its net profit plunged 40 percent in the second quarter because of higher depreciation and the impact of its troubled Saudi unit Mobily.
