Culture, Stories 27/01/2017 by Ochanya Cynthia Okwoli

Omugwo Also Known As After-Birth Care In Nigeria

‘Omugwo’ is an Igbo word that is used to describe the practice in which a nursing mother and her baby is taken care of by a close family member. In most cases, it is done by the mother or mother-in-law except in the case where they are not available, then another close female family member steps in. This practice though […]

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What wrongly ocupies us in Benue State

Religion, Stories 3/12/2016 by Nathaniel Ikyur

What wrongly ocupies us in Benue State

A couple of hours ago, the cyber space was awash with news ordinarily shouldn’t have bothered us. As could be predicted, this debate is dominated by my Tiv brothers and sisters on the new law, passed by the NKST Synod to check, according to them improper dressing in their churches. Interestingly, most of those discussing spiritual matters here hardly attend […]

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How Nigerian girls view relationship

Relationship, Stories 15/11/2016 by iambenue

How Nigerian girls view relationship

Dating for the cash… “Exactly!”  Vanessa screams “and the most painful part is that Dad calculates every penny before it goes out!”, chips in Joy “Ha! All that money and Dad is so stingy, what kind of man is that anyways, he only gives money if its related to academics, the man forgets that looking fly is good business!” Vanessa […]

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I am confused, life; Queen Precious Ogidi

Relationship, Stories 13/11/2016 by iambenue

I am confused, life; Queen Precious Ogidi

I am confused on a lot of things in life right now, all my life I have always known its not going to be easy but hey is part of the process. Growing up my best colour was yellow but now its green, things change I know but some cross the line, even as hard as the tortoise back was […]

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Relationship, Stories 19/10/2016 by Tsuwa Jennifer

26 Things Benue Men Must Know

A little ‘thank you’ could strengthen her. Even when she knows she’s Beautiful, she would like hearing it from you sometimes. A little kitchen help kills no ego. Every lady wants a man that can protect her, she needs to be safe around you! To some ladies, collecting money from you is just your little commitment to the relationship and […]

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© I am Benue 2016

Culture, Stories 15/03/2014 by Contributor

Hospitality, Not Weakness

The Tiv people of Benue state have one of the best cultural beliefs in the world. They are so hospitable that regard strangers as gods, and in some cases, protect their visitors with their lives. Their kindness to strangers is exceptional. But unfortunately, this kindness was seen as weakness and taken for granted by many. The Gbango yam of the […]

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Religion, Stories 22/01/2014 by Akaafele

A Journey With Bible Books

Our journey began at Genesis through Exodus. On the way, we saw Leviticus recording the Numbers of people at Deuteronomy, while Joshua was waiting at the beautiful gate for Judges to see Ruth calling loudly “Samuel, Samuel”. At a stage, the first and second Kings of Chronicles were coming to visit Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther for the misfortune of Job, […]

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