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What Do You Want To Be Remembered For?
Lessons from John Stephen Akhwari’s Experience I remain inspired by the story of John Stephen Akhwari, the Tanzanian former marathon runner who represented his country in the marathon at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico.During the 42km race, at around the halfway stage, while struggling to stay ahead, John fell and severely injured his shoulder and knee. After receiving palliative first-aid treatment, he returned […]
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In 2004, I Was Told That I Will Die By 2006
I am Sussanna Ngodoo Jacob and this is my story: I was dancing at a friend’s party in Jos, Plateau State IN 2002, then I suddenly fell to the ground and could not get back on my feet. I was rushed to ECWA hospital, subsequently to Jos University Teaching Hospital, and then to Bima orthopaedic hospital. After a couple of x-rays, they confirmed that I fractured my femur because the bone was brittle […]
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‘IllKid’ Is Back As ‘Kvng James’
James Igbo, formerly known as ‘Illkid’, and now ‘King James (Kvng James),’ is a Benue born Rapper and songwriter who professionally embarked on his career in 2009 when he gained admission into the Benue State University, BSU Makurdi, Benue State. The 25 years old is from a family of 10 and the 10th Child. ‘Illkid’ as he was called was one of […]
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Ukan Kurugh; Character Attestation
An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation. Nor does truth become error because nobody sees it – Ghandi. Facebook My attention was drawn to Facebook almost a decade ago by my beloved sister and friend Ikyuma Doris Aondo-akaa, who led and supervised my account opening. In the days before the platform, especially within Benue’s cyberspace, became acrimoniously […]
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When A Spider Web Unite They Can Tie Up A Lion
During the second world war, Jimmy an entertainer was invited to cheer up some wounded soldiers in the hospital. While performing, to his amazement, the men were roaring with laughter and their spirits kept rising higher and higher. In the end, he was given a tremendous applause and a standing ovation (by those who could stand). Two soldiers, however, got his […]
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“If I’m to rewrite my life story again I will pick Makurdi again” – King Ray
My name is Raymond Shagbaor Iorkohol (King Ray). I am from Kwande local government Area of Benue. Raymond is an Actor and a model. I started Modelling while I was in Benue State University Makurdi (BSU) studying Theater Arts. I was a runner-up Mr Theatre Arts Department in 2010, runner-up Mr Benue Carnival 2011 and runner-up Mr Benue 2011. if I’m to rewrite my life story again I will pick Makurdi again In 2012 I represented Benue in […]
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“I don’t know how to relate with a Mother because you made me your friend and Twin” – Lauretta
My Twin Sister, I met you 30 years ago when I jumped out of a mini prison at 7 months precisely on the 10th of May 1988 (10-05-1988). You’ve been my friend for thirty years, you know me more than I even know myself, you see my tears even in the rain, you notice my pain in every fake smile, […]
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“Nothing is made possible by man without the knowledge and will of God” – Inyom
I lost the bid to represent the people of Benue North West at the NASS in 2019 under the PDP early yesterday morning during the primaries. I won the hearts of many people and gained more friends too while also knowing that some kisses are never out of love but a sign of betrayal. I will talk about the delegate […]
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“This Feat” Is Not A Defeat! – Tarkighir
I Thank You All, Our People, Our Delegates And Our Leaders Over 3 years ago, the good people of Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency gave me the greatest honour there is to give at that level – to send me to represent them in the House of Representatives. It is an honour for which I will forever remain grateful. I have sponsored […]
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“Is Benue State Government Expecting Another Mass Burial?” – Manasseh
I watched with dismay and wandered why Benue state government is taking us (Jossites) for granted. I also read from the report the Benue state government is claiming to have contacted the management Unijos about the state of the security in Jos. Without missing a word, Benue state government love mass burial and cheap sympathy from Nigerians. The same people […]
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