Health, Inspirational, Stories 17/01/2014 by Akaafele

The paradox of our time

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy it less. We have bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense; more knowledge, but less judgement; more experts, […]

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Education, Stories 6/11/2013 by Akaafele

Increase in Tuition Fees: Justifiable?

Not all is well with Nigeria’s educational system. It is still not accessible to all qualified candidates and even the quality of education given to those in school is debatable. Probably in a bid to address some of these issues, government might be considering increasing tuition fees. But is the increase in tuition fees justifiable? This essay articulates three points […]

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Development, Stories 4/11/2013 by Robert Ekpeme

Rural-Urban Drift of youths in Benue

Rural-urban migration is usually a response to the attractive nature of the urban areas. The alarming rate of the practice among youths in Nigeria and Benue in particular calls for serious concern. The practice which has for long been ignored without receiving the required attention has no doubt become a menace and has caused indirect or direct negative effects on […]

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Health, Stories 4/11/2013 by Robert Ekpeme

HIV/AIDS in our Benue

Brothers and Sisters, Friends! I feel the urge to share with you an issue that is a global challenge today. HIV/AIDS has terminated the life of many teens/youths and marred the future of many others the world over. Of more interest to me is the case of the Nigerian teen/youth with particular reference to the Benue teen/youth. According to the […]

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Health, Stories 4/11/2013 by Akaafele

Sex Education for our young

Most Parents/guardians today shy away from discussing sex with their children. While some view such discourse as a taboo others simply think it’s not necessary. To educate children especially the teen age on issues of premarital intimacy and relationships quite differs from encouraging them to have premarital sex. Given the perverted nature of our times, parents should not shy away […]

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Education, Stories 4/11/2013 by Akaafele

The Need for Entrepreneurship Training at NYSC Orientation Camp.

The productivity of any nation depends on her working force, which include skilled and unskilled laborers. Since youths are stronger and energetic than adults and children in any society, engaging the youths constructively and skillfully helps in developing a nation or state. Youth development generally entrails training of the mind and body for proper integration into the society, positive development […]

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Development, Stories 30/10/2013 by Akaafele

Dajo Pottery Limited

The International Multi Award Winning ceramic Industry, was founded in 1987 by Levi OBem Yakubu in Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria, and incorporated in Nigeria May 1990 with RC Number 149117. Motto: Excellence Sustained Goal: Dajo Pottery Ltd aims to be recognized as an excellent brand in local, national, regional and global ceramic markets. It seeks to be a household name […]

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Development, Stories 28/10/2013 by Akaafele

The imperative of Benue State joining the contributory Pension scheme

The contributory pension scheme came into force in 2004 with the passage of Pension Act of 2004 by the national assembly. The pension act entails that, all public sector workers and employees of organized private sector contribute a minimum of seven and half percent of their basic transport and housing while the employer contributes another minimum of seven and half […]

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Development, Stories 28/10/2013 by Akaafele

Tiv settlement pattern as an impediment to development

The Tiv people of Benue valley by nature live in scattered settlements. Though Tiv being the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria but has not benefited in terms of infrastructural and other social amenities from the State and Federal Government. The Yoruba’s and Hausa’s live in villages, towns and cities while the Igbos And other ethnic groups in the south […]

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