When and how on earth did we manage to reduce this giant entity called Benue state to some trivial concept known as Ortom vs Suswam? The moment you talk about the poor performance of Ortom’s administration, you are labelled a Suswam/PDP supporter. People tell you to be patient and give Ortom more time to prove himself, they tell you it […]
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We have little to no opportunities here in Benue State! My name is Juliet Baaki – IamBenue, a Theatre Arts graduate of Benue State University, BSU Makurdi local government area. I am a model, a basketball player and Benue Carnival Queen 2014. I am passionate about modelling and playing basketball; however, it is quiet challenging pursuing any of this career […]
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The #StopBenueKillings fashion shoot protest campaign was conceived and executed to further loud the voices shouting stop the killings in Benue State by herdsmen through fashion. The campaign, was shot on the 14th of April, at a location in Makurdi the capital of Benue State. It featured 12 models, and no fewer than 10 other persons working behind the scene. […]
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Benue State Government signs MoU with Damtech Nigeria Limited or Hybrid Electric Power Scheme in Katsina-Ala. Benue State Government signs MoU with Humanitarian Environment Project Company, HEPC to invest £400 million in developing the agriculture value chain. Benue State Government signs $1bn MoU with an America-based company, Juma International in areas of agro-allied and clean water solutions. Benue State Government signs […]
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There has been a rise in the number of young entrepreneurs who have chosen to set up markets for various economic activities in recent years. This is of course very commendable. It shows that young people are working to break or reduce their dependence level in the society. This is something to be encouraged. Now, when talking or considering any […]
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I am in a fiery mood today and I plead that you read me and think before commenting. Progressive praxis, that is theory plus practice demands a class analysis as well as a proper understanding of difference and its implications. I will apply both here regarding the Tiv question. The Tiv are Bantoid, in fact proto-Bantu, the original Bantu. They […]
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I am one of the village children who grew up learning from my father and other elders about the culture and tradition of my people, our original culture was against any form of evil, I was told and also witnessed where any type of sickness was healed by the use of ordinary Kungureku, I also witnessed where a young man […]
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“Let me start by saying that I am Fulani (laughter). My grandfather was an Emir also Fulani my uncle and guardian was also the immediate late Emir of kano Alhaji Ado Bayero and therefore I represent all that has been talked about this afternoon. Sir Ajayi has written a book. And like all Nigerians of his generation, he has written […]
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Yesterday, history was made in Igede. Igede finally selected her historic First Class Chief in the nomenclature of Adirahu Ny’Igede. A perfect gentleman turbaned with humility, christened with benevolence and glorified with excellent service has emerged. He is a retired Commissioner of Police, CP Ogah Ero. I am widely engrossed in felicity not just to watch this happening but, to […]
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Adirahu Igede: Who is afraid of Igede? Suffice to begin this piece by stating from the get-go that Igede are a unique people. Occupying majorly two local governments in Benue State, Obi and Oju with some pockets in Konshisha, Gwer West local governments and also parts of Cross River State, Igede are often marginalised especially by our more populous neighbours. […]
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