Leadership, Stories 7/12/2018 by Kumashe Yaakugh

Victim Blaming: We Need To Call a Spade a Spade

Up until a few months ago, I used to be indifferent about the blame games that went on in the issue of sexual abuse. It wasn’t something I understood really well, neither did I get a full grasp of the consequences and how deeply it affected victims and survivors alike. This is why you would excuse me when I tell […]

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Aondonguavese Atsuah © I am Benue 2018

Inspirational, Stories 1/12/2018 by Aondonguavese Atsuah

An Introduction

The only thing I have right now is my art I did the ill-advised thing of waiting and almost slipping into the typical complacency this country lulls some of us into. To keep us distracted and restless yet absolutely bored to the point of relying extensively on vices that become addictive luxuries and potential friendships that easily stay stuck as […]

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Shadrach Lubem Mtile © I am Benue 2018

Inspirational, Stories 13/11/2018 by Christine Vihishima

“If not now, when? If not you, who?”, Get to know Brother Shadrach L. Mtile

Shadrach Lubem Mtile is a 29 -year old Nigerian, who hails from Buruku Local Government of Benue State. He is currently the program Coordinator at Bindir Knowledge Center in Yola, Adamawa State, a local Non-governmental organization that is focused on providing free access to quality education and learning resources to children who are out of school and who are in […]

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ukan kurugh © iambenue 2018

Relationship, Stories 22/10/2018 by Tim Nyor

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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averandgrace © IamBenue 2018

Inspirational, Stories 21/10/2018 by Grace Oge Onuoha

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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King Ray © IamBenue 2018

Creatives, Stories 10/10/2018 by Akaafele

“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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Tarkighir © IamBenue 2018

Leadership, Stories 4/10/2018 by Rt Hon Dickson Tarkighir

“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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Jos crisis © iambenue 2018

Security, Stories 3/10/2018 by Mbachii Manasseh

“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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