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Business, Stories 11/02/2022 by Akaafele

The Big Interview With Margaret Bertie Of Mags Delight

I am Benue caught up with Margaret Bertie of Mags Delight for her birthday, to get a deeper look into her incredible wholesale business.  We discussed fashion, why Mags Delight is considered one of the best shops to buy electrical goods, and her honest opinion on the difficulties of running a business in Nigeria whilst living in the UK. Q. […]

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Unplanned Conversation 27/01/2022 by Akaafele

Daniel Tsaker: How God’s Love Changed My Life

In our conversation with the Team Lead of ValueBem, Mr. Tersugh Daniel Tsaker will inform you on how everything we encounter in life tends to add great value to us. Learning from Tsaker’s journey proves that sometimes in life, it takes a person to believe in you to achieve the things that you want to do. Tsaker talks about his […]

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Culture, Food, Stories 28/04/2021 by Lucy Ehigocho Agih

My Simple Vegetable Soup Recipe

So, I had a video conversation with Akaa Fele while in the kitchen trying to prepare to cook. I decided to rub it in knowing he’s out of the country that I was making vegetable soup. OK, while this story? Ehmmm… I don’t even know, but well I’d like to share my simple recipe with you and this was Akaa’s […]

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Social Justice 5/02/2021 by Doosuur Ukula

This Is One Of The Reasons Why Nigerians Are Against Jungle Justice

“Stone him!” “Kill him!” “Finish the idiot!” “He deserves the death sentence!” The furious hubbub of voices yelled in the air, creating a toxic atmosphere. Even the clouds seemed depressed and frustrated on that evening such that it refused to smile, it seemed so moody, the sun also began to run and take shelter behind the depressing clouds. A handsome […]

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Creatives, Music 23/01/2021 by Akaafele

Emmanuel The Son Of Pa Ajabu Of Ushongo LGA

Emmanuel Iortimbir Ajabu popularly known by his stage name as Mr Everest is a result-oriented sales professional cum musical artist. He hails from Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State. As a son of a great Tiv traditional singer Pa Godwin Iortimbir Ajabu, he has a great passion for entertainment which he effectively combines it with his routine sales job. […]

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Culture, Tradition 31/12/2020 by Doosuur Ukula

Few Reasons Why Christmas Remains Magical In Benue State

Christmas season happens to have a wave of distinct experiences. I thought as I sat immersed in a pool of flowing thoughts. Christmas felt good, a season that brought hope and good tidings. I have siblings who had left us for greener pastures to other states and who rarely came home because they had no time at work. But the […]

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Social Justice, Stories 4/06/2020 by Love Dooshima Gema

Who Did It To You?

Growing up with my parents was a wonderful experience. My mum being a nurse and my dad an evangelist. We had maids live with us all through my primary school days because my dad was almost always away for a crusade, I could see him once or twice a week, my mum was always on shifts and came back exhausted. […]

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Social Justice, Stories 2/06/2020 by Bernice Ismaila

The Only Cause Of Rape Is The Rapist

These past few days have been the most disheartening and traumatising few days in 2020 and I’m sure many people can relate to this. I have woken up to different hashtags for justice every single day for the past three days and I just want to know when we are going to say enough is enough and hold everyone that needs […]

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Development, Stories 16/12/2019 by Yemisi Ojo

iVolunteer Benue invites applications for the iVB 2020 internship program

This program is targeted at young Nigerians living in Benue state who are between the ages 18-35 and are interested in building capacity in social enterprise, entrepreneurship and nonprofit sectors. It is designed to provide them with the knowledge, skills and networks required to effectively lead sustainable employment and possess 21st-century skills for easy job access. This would be achieved […]

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