learning new skills © I am Benue 2023

Inspirational, Stories 11/11/2023 by Doosuur Ukula

The Importance Of Learning New Skills

The economic condition in Nigeria seems to keep dwindling; there are few jobs, thereby leaving many unemployed. Unfortunately, it seems that even those working are not spared of the looming, unforgivable hardship that is sweeping through our nation, such that people are owed wages and salaries after months of working tirelessly. Moreover, the world seems to keep advancing, and even […]

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kpeibee sesugh © iambenue 2023

Inspirational, Stories 17/10/2023 by Akaafele

Kpeibee Samuel Sesugh

Kpeibee Samuel Sesugh, also known as Sam-k, is a passionate climate activist, social entrepreneur, and writer who was born and raised in a Tiv village called Tse Ilmo in the Donga Local Government area of Taraba State.

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Inspirational, Stories 18/06/2023 by Mary-Anne Osanemo Dare Alabi

Stop Making Excuses

Madam, it seems it’s twins you’re carrying o, but I’m not 100% sure, so… Don’t tell your husband. Those were the words of the doctor that day. But I said this must be a joke. No, no, it can’t be true. I already have one set of twins; what do I need another one for? Thoughts running through my mind. […]

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prof kohol iornem © I am Benue 2023

Inspirational, Stories 8/04/2023 by Prof Kohol Iornem

An Attitude of Gratitude

The first thing many of us do when we wake up is to pick our mobile phones to read messages and updates on social media. Are you guilty of this? Because I am. But do you know what you should do when you open your eyes in the morning? You should be thankful to God because you have got another […]

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Ojotule Karma Agada Olujuyigbe © I am Benue 2023

Inspirational, Stories 2/04/2023 by Ojotule Karma Agada Olujuyigbe

Happy New Year This February

On the 31st of December, 2022, I wanted to do a gratitude dump. I opened my notepad and I found myself looking at the blank page. There was everything to be thankful for but I was speechless. Last year, I spoke to God the least I’ve done in a long, long, time. It was the most eventful year of my […]

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moi-moi © I am Benue 2023

Inspirational, Stories 16/01/2023 by Gift Manyam

A Little Lesson I learnt From Wrapping Moi-Moi

Beans are usually not my favourite food in fact I don’t eat ordinary beans porridge or beans mixed with rice unless it is moi-moi or beans with plenty of fried plantains. Ever since I moved to school from home, I have never tried or even attempt cooking anything that has to do with beans, my coursemates can attest to that. […]

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igedecarnival © I am Benue 2023

Inspirational, Stories 8/01/2023 by iambenue

Your Benue Root, Does It Really Matter To You?

I miss Benue, especially my native land of Igede, the people, my relatives, the cultural dances, the traditional music, the special delicacies, and the serene atmosphere of village life which can be compared to non-other. My name is Robert Ekpeme, I am Benue – a resident of Jos city of Nigeria. You might want to ask me how I feel about […]

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Bakia T Thomas © I am Benue 2022

Inspirational, Stories 26/12/2022 by Akaafele

God Never Forgets – Dr Bakia

Many years down the line, I realize at the close of every year, I am usually very broke and this constantly kept me worried sometimes I grumbled in my heart and asked God why… Now here is the mistake and I call it the temptation that usually plagues kind people. There are people who have zero patience to believe in […]

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