Igede Agba is an annual new yam cultural festival celebrated among the Igede of Benue state, Nigeria. A cyclic festival comes up every first “Ihigile market day” in September. According to the Igede calendar, September is her seventh moon “Oya”, an extraordinary number.
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When I was little I always looked forward to Igede Agba day! It was a special day in Igede land, marked with pure unadulterated pounded yam, eaten with beniseed soup with a dash of vegetable and locust beans(Okpehe).
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Ter Kwande from August 2021 to Present HRH Engr Timothy Tavershima Ahile is a COREN registered engineer and a member of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE). Date and Place of Birth: 4th June 1961, at Mbaza, Ikurav ya. Education Background: National Service: NYSC, then Imo State at Asaga Ohafia, where he taught Introductory Technology and Mathematics. While at […]
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I was ten years old (10yrs) when our father died and my elder brother was about twelve years old (12yrs). I remember we were all crying over the death of our father when some of my uncles told my elder brother that he is a man now and men don’t cry. He wasn’t even the eldest child; the eldest child […]
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Welcome to Benue, a captivating region where the rhythmic beats of the Tiv, the melodious tunes of the Idoma, the vibrant dances of the Igede, and the enchanting performances of the Etulo, and Abakwa tribes intertwine to create a symphony of artistic brilliance.
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The Tiv language is a beautiful and expressive language, with a rich literary tradition and poetic flair. ‘Ka or a tomuun we ake, u ngurun nan sha ishegh ga’.
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As the rainy season envelops Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, the call for urgent action resounds louder than ever. For too long, we have endured the perilous consequences of inadequate drainage infrastructure, with each downpour worsening our plight. The specter of flooding looms ominously, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the very fabric of community resilience. The absence of proper […]
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I am Iorpuu Aondofa Andrew, the second child and the only son of the late Mr. Daniel Iorpuu Kuanum. I proudly hail from Ute, Mbagbam in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Now, let me tell you about my passion—entertainment. Since I was a little kid, I’ve been captivated by the magic of the stage and screen. The […]
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Let us come together to break the Guinness record of FARM-A-THON and usher in a new era of prosperity and abundance for our beloved state. By embracing agriculture, we can build a brighter future for generations to come.
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Moi moi can be eaten as breakfast, lunch, or dinner and can also be eaten with rice, pepper soup, custard, stew and whichever way you will like to have it. People see moi moi as challenging to prepare but with keenness, you will become good at it.
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