Stories – I am Benue

Benue, Development, Stories 26/11/2024 by iambenue

Adikpo’s Lost Opportunity: Overcoming Obstacles To Progress

Adikpo’s development was hindered by several challenges that prevented it from reaching its full potential. Poor leadership played a significant role, as subsequent council chairmen failed to sustain Aku’s visionary plan. They lacked the foresight and commitment to continue the progress initiated by Aku. Political instability, particularly the 2004/2005 crises, significantly impacted Adikpo’s progress. This turmoil created an uncertain environment, […]

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Artists, Creatives, Stories 28/10/2024 by Akaafele

More About Terry Korgba

I am Terry Korgba also known as Shadayah, a Music Artist by passion with a talent of dancing. My passion for music is inspired by a need to express myself. I have written and composed songs in Afro-Hip-Hop genre [2 albums titled Grassroot Project (2006) and More Than a Man (2008) and singles]. I have also written and produced a […]

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Development, Education, Stories 4/10/2024 by iambenue

Important Things To Know About Prof Daniel Iyorgande Denga

Professor Denga was born on a very cold day of 1st January 1944 according to his father Denga Diogo who did not see anything like birth recording facility in his rural village at that time, but carefully noted the year of his shifting cultivation as an adroit farmer and marked the birthday.

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Development, Education, Stories 26/09/2024 by iambenue

This Is The Comprehensive Profile Of Professor Nicholas Akise Ada

Nicholas Akise Ada PhD FSTAN is a Professor of Science Education and the past Minister of State 1, Foreign Affairs and a member of the Federal Executive Council of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Admin) and member of the Governing Council of the Benue State University, Makurdi (2010-2015).

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Leadership, Stories 25/09/2024 by Akaafele

More About Lubem Emmanuel Akosu

I am a graduate of Mass Communication from Benue State University in 2007 (Best State University in Nigeria at the time ). I had my Postgraduate studies at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (now known as Joseph Sawuan Tarkaa University in the field of Public Administration in 2013.

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Fashion and Beauty, Stories 23/09/2024 by Akaafele

This Is Men Fashion Week Benue, MFWB 2024

Men Fashion Week Benue (MFWB) is an event that has steadily grown to become one of the most anticipated showcases of male fashion in Nigeria. The 4th edition of this prestigious event is set to take place on the 28th of November, 2024, and it promises to be a landmark occasion in the evolution of fashion in Benue and beyond.

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Culture, Stories 4/09/2024 by Ojotule Angela Omaji

Igede Agba (New Yam Festival)

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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Culture, Stories, Tradition 2/09/2024 by Kate Ogah

From New Yams To Pizza On Igede Agba’s Day

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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Stories, Tradition 24/07/2024 by iambenue

Ter Kwande, HRH Engr Timothy Tavershima Ahile

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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Health, Stories 12/07/2024 by Ojotule Angela Omaji

It’s OK not To Be Supermen, Spidermen and Superheroes Sometimes

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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