Stories – Page 23 – I am Benue

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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Remembrance, Stories 5/10/2018 by Lauretta Aondoanase Asagh Aondoana-Ikyaagba

“I don’t know how to relate with a Mother because you made me your friend and Twin” – Lauretta

My Twin Sister, I met you 30 years ago when I jumped out of a mini prison at 7 months precisely on the 10th of May 1988 (10-05-1988). You’ve been my friend for thirty years, you know me more than I even know myself, you see my tears even in the rain, you notice my pain in every fake smile, […]

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Leadership, Stories 4/10/2018 by Inyom Doo Gideon

“Nothing is made possible by man without the knowledge and will of God” – Inyom

I lost the bid to represent the people of Benue North West at the NASS in 2019 under the PDP early yesterday morning during the primaries. I won the hearts of many people and gained more friends too while also knowing that some kisses are never out of love but a sign of betrayal. I will talk about the delegate […]

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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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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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Leadership, Stories 2/10/2018 by Stevina Evuleocha-Ugbah

2018 MUTUK Annual Tiv Day And Cultural Fiesta; Stevina Evuleocha-Ugbah Speech

His Royal Majesty, Begha U Tiv, Professor James Ortese Ayatse, The Executive Governor of Benue State, Dr Samuel Ortom, represented by Rev. Peter Ichull Prof. Iorwuese Hager, Presidential Candidate of the SDP, represented by former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor David Iornem, Distinguished guests of the High Table, Members of the MUTUK Executive Committee, Distinguished Ladies and […]

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Creatives, Music 8/08/2018 by Akaafele

‘Daddy’ – Shime Ahua

Verse 1 I jumped, I jumped off the roof I fell, I fell to the ground I thought the angels would pick me up I thought, angels would pick me up I cried, spirit died I went around, with guilt in my eyes Father said “I’m always watching” Oh He said “I can’t hear you calling me” I fell on […]

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Food, Stories 20/06/2018 by Isabella Usen

Life Of A Foodie

People eat food to stay healthy, that’s because the body needs it right? But for some of us, we ‘live to eat’ and not ‘eat to live’ That’s why we’ve been given the moniker “Foodie”, but I like to refer to my self as an unapologetic Foodie. Food is fun and having lived in four different states in Nigeria and […]

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Creatives, Stories 15/06/2018 by Orwi Manny Ameh

Payday; The Movie

Synopsis Just before best friends and flatmates Paul (Baaj Adebule) and Ortega (Ebiye Victor) renew their yearly rent, their Landlord dies very suddenly, and seemingly without any heir apparent. The young men seize upon the unfortunate but good opportunity to ‘enjoy’ a little. They go on an expensive night out. The Landlord’s daughter (Segilola Ogidan) turns up the following morning […]

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Creatives, Music 10/06/2018 by Akaafele

‘Owo Kudi Ego’ – Kvng James

Intro: (Yeah) NYAMA (no no no no) KOBOKO (Oh no no no no) Verse 1 King Nyama in a Benz I ain’t telling them my plans Foreign cash in my pants Gold watch in my hands Jesus piece on my chains I came through and I stayed true see I Ain’t sitting on the fence Flow sick I need D4 About to blow up like C4 Money long like aliko N’naa gimme my Egó pls […]

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