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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Entrepreneurship, Stories 27/12/2020 by Akaafele

Snapple Hotel, Makurdi

The amazing boutique hotel is in a well secured Government Reservation Area (GRA) where peace and quiet reign.   A small luxury hospitality facility where a warm reception awaits you and takes you to the deep comfort of a home away from home. Rooms: There are different types of rooms designed to give you maximum comfort and at the same time […]

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Development, Stories 5/12/2020 by Jessica Mne

On Whose Desk The Buck Stops

In the general order of society, it is believed and true that elders control and detect the direction at which a society moves. Every elderly person you see today talks about the good old days, how they were raised with sound morals, values in an ethical sanctified environment. Each is quick to discredit the ones coming up for the low […]

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Security, Stories 30/11/2020 by Sidney Dooyum Ahura

Is Farming Now A Risky And Dangerous Practice?

The Ordeals of a Benue Rice Farmer First update on 18th November 2020, Facebook I got a parcel of land at the Lower Benue River Basin Layout, somewhere after Wadata here in Makurdi where l cultivated six hectares of rice. While we were preparing the land until planting, Fulani herdsmen and their cow roamed the area freely. But the locals […]

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Development, Stories 2/09/2020 by Sesugh Akume

A Word To The Good People Of Sankera And Buruku

Yesterday or so, I saw social media reports that the Logo local government chairman, Isaac Terseer Agber, along with his (unnamed) driver survived a boat mishap on Thursday (27 August) evening, at about 6:30 pm, crossing River Katsina-Ala at Buruku, on his way from Makurdi to Ugba. He and the driver escaped drowning, and the vehicle was later recovered at […]

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Health, Stories 23/08/2020 by Akaafele

In Health, Leadership And Publishing, Meet ‘Miracle’ Dr Igyuse Saater

Igyuse Saater was born in Zaki Biam in Ukum local government of Benue State, it’s been a humble beginning but with an unwavering determination to carve out a niche and achieve success. This has involved hundreds of failed attempts. However, as the common saying goes, the universe conspires to help people achieve their dreams when they are passionate about them.  […]

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Culture, Stories 13/08/2020 by Olivia Ejeh

Q. Do The Igede People Marry Tiv People?

The question I hate being asked as an Igede lady. I mean I can’t even say Yes, No, Maybe… I just laugh and walk away because I don’t even know and can’t tell why. We all belong to one human race… To me, that’s all that matters For all I know, the tribal or communal or whatever crises the Igedes […]

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