Peter Duru – Makurdi A 57-year-old teacher, Fayam Ahkpe, was on Tuesday arraigned at the Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly raping an 11- year-old girl at Gonduzua village in Logo local government area of Benue State. The primary school teacher was arrested a few days ago after the father of the victim, Mr. Stephen […]

By Ugochukwu Alaribe – Umuahia Abia State government has announced an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Olokoro community, Umuahia South council area, stressing that a 28-year-old man has died of the disease. Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, Chief Egbulefu Eze announced the outbreak at a news conference and dismissed fears of a possible epidemic. […]

By Peter Duru – Makurdi A 57-year-old teacher, Fayam Ahkpe has been arrested by the Police in Benue State for allegedly raping an 11-year-old minor, name withheld, at Gonduzua village Ugba in Logo Local Government Area of the state. The primary school teacher was arrested a few days ago in Benue after the father of […]

The Council for Higher Education (CHE) approved a new reform aimed at significantly improving the level of English language skills among university and college students. Over the next five years, academic institutions will adopt a study method to ensure students gain the four skills in English necessary to succeed in the 21st-century labor market: reading, […]

NATO said Tuesday it would take “some personnel” out of Iraq because of the increased danger thereafter the US killing of an Iranian general triggered revenge threats. The withdrawal is temporary but “the safety of our personnel is paramount”, a NATO official said in a statement. US and allied foreign troops in Iraq are concerned […]