tomato wastage © I am Benue 2020

Food, Stories 11/08/2020 by Tersoo Samson Akula

About Tomato Wastage In Benue State

We tried! In 2016 or so, Mrs Helen Teghtegh through her organization CLHEI submitted a brilliant proposal to the TY Danjuma Foundation. She understood exactly what the problem was. The proposal became an instant hit with both staff and board. I knew because even though I had Conflict of Interest (CoI) over the proposal, I was still allowed to review […]

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Culture, Stories 6/08/2020 by Akaafele

The Battle Of The Cats

Register Now In 2020, five teams will be searching for “The Indyer I Tiv”, and “Ityu I Ikyor” This will be happening at: Ikyor in Ushongo Local Government of Benue State. Cats team to engage in the search: Team Lion, Team Tiger, Team Black Panther”, Team Cheetah, and Team Leopard These five teams will be searching for *“The Indyer I […]

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Remembrance, Stories 6/08/2020 by Akaafele

For Papa, ACP Clement Ojah

Death. We have no control when it knocks. Some may stumble on it the moment they step out of their houses in the morning. It could come in the form of an accident, it could be a deliberate act of others to bring death upon another, which is called murder. But for others like the Late ACP Clement Ojah, death […]

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Food, Stories 5/08/2020 by Barnabas Wanger Akaazua

Tomato Waste In Benue State; The Way Forward

With no disrespect to anybody, I have seen so many people make very ignorant posts about tomato waste in Benue state and ask why this cannot be processed into tomatoes puree. The truth is, Benue tomatoes have one of the lowest qualities and cannot be used for processing into tomatoes paste for several reasons. Tomato varieties used for processing are […]

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Creatives, Stories 4/08/2020 by Ufan Aii

Fire At Night

The British, American and any other society that grows from one developmental point to the other is based on their history which detail from their Migration, Obstacles, Journey, Arrival to present location and how they evolved to who they are and Festive celebrations. Biblical History states that, Father Abraham left his father’s home by God’s instruction to the chosen land […]

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Social Justice, Stories 29/07/2020 by Rebecca Aleyideino Ibrahim

My Molestation Experience

Yes, I was molested in those early years, too, and only narrowly escaped rape severally. I still remember each experience as though they happened yesterday. When I was about seven years old, I had just showered, only to realize that I needed to pick up my nightie from the laundry room. So, I headed downstairs to get it. When I […]

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Creatives, Stories 11/07/2020 by Akaafele

Johnstone Terkuma Kpilaakaa

Johnstone Terkuma Kpilaakaa is passionate about improving individuals and communities through the use of EdTech, Digital Tools and the Media to boost quality education, employability and personal & community development. He hails from Mbayion-Mbakya in Gboko local government area of Benue State. Johnstone had his junior and senior post-primary education at Kings Comprehensive College, Mkar and Federal Government College, Vandeikya […]

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Artists, Creatives 8/07/2020 by Akaafele

Joy Iorvihi Is A Versatile Artist

Her works take a critical view on social, political and cultural issues, often referencing traditional African history and culture as a source of inspiration and debate. Joy is particularly interested in using art as a way to restore our connection to our diminishing culture which we are fast leaving behind. She feels there is a sense of urgency for contemporary […]

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Leadership, Stories 28/06/2020 by Akaafele

Tyough Yohanna Beetseh

Tyough Yohanna Beetseh (or TY as he is fondly called) was born in the city of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, North Central Nigeria. TY is an astute, versatile and prolific personality with a rich and impressive profile and personal pedigree. Amongst other things, TY is an Entrepreneur, Senior Management Consultant and a notable Philanthropist, considered to be one […]

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Leadership, Stories 15/06/2020 by Akaafele

Ukeyima Tersoo Stephen Craig

Ukeyima Tersoo Stephen Craig is a passionate, result-oriented and goal-driven individual. Academic career Mr Ukeyima is a graduate of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, now JS Tarka University. He holds a B.ENG. degree with majors in waste management/crop processing and storage(2006). He has competences in Energy Engineering and Post Harvest Technologies. He has designed and […]

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