Archives for January 2018
Benue Entertainment Industry Stands Still… Forever Anita Ogbode (Odani 3ish)
Various Benue-born artistes came together on an epic piece (tribute song) in memory and honor of Late Odu Anita Ogbode aka Odani 3ish. The song is a sober reflection and through the lyrics and melody impressed in the song you can feel the love and warmth she spread in her lifetime. The song was recorded at Mad Dragon Studios and […]
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Dear President Muhammadu Buhari
One fateful day I received numerous calls from home: “A u Fulani! A u fulani!! E ku pewa eh,” meaning, “The Fulanis! The Fulanis! They’ve come again!” It was Jan 17th last year, the herdsmen had attacked a neighbouring village and the villagers had run into our village for safety. The marauders took lives and left a trail of destruction […]
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Fashion: Chiangi Mwuese Benny
I am the fifth child in a family of eight, I was born in Asaba, Delta state but, I’m Tiv (as my name implies) from Ushongo local government. When I was four years old we relocated back to Benue State, Gboko to be precise as things got very difficult for my parents. As a result of the hardship we were […]
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Benue Does Not Own Arm Militia
We read a news report insinuating that some youths arrested by the military at Arufu, a town between Benue and Taraba States are armed militia sponsored by the Benue State Government to defend the territory of the State against invaders. We wish to state categorically that the Benue State Government under Governor Samuel Ortom has not recruited any militia group […]
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Farming And Open Grazing Cannot Exist In Benue State
I have watched in horror the pictures of my Benue people slaughtered like animals. I condemn the acts of these herdsmen who I now prefer to call savages. I have also watched as the Presidency has shown little or no effort to mitigate this crisis. I have three things to say: Firstly, educate the nomads It is an undeniable fact […]
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