Well, most of the hikers didn’t sleep. I also had cause to start my day early. I was hoping to catch the sunrise on Ngokur, the hopes of that happening was dashed as the early morning clouds descended heavy on the mountain. We drowned inside the clouds as visibility drastically reduced. But we saw Obudu town and the cattle ranch […]
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The negotiations with the Potters took a form of zero some game. But then we reached a bargain. By this time it was well after 8 Pm. After the roll call, Shirtless arranged us into platoons, there were 9 platoons, each had a leader. He was assisted by the Wing Commander, and Casi. We went over the safety protocols again […]
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I arrived late at the meeting point which was Pleasure Travels Park Wurukum Makurdi. Vanessa Aii Doo called to find out why I wasn’t at the meeting point. I told her where I was and what kept me. She asked me to hurry up, that we couldn’t wait much longer. From the phone I heard her dishing out instructions, calling […]
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Every 4 years, the unfortunate, destructive, dehumanising nay inhumane herdsmen onslaught on the Benue valley, is used as a campaign tool at the State level, as a tool for endorsement or for badmouthing. Some of us who were (are?) soldiers in the struggle along different platforms such as; MAFO, VATIM, MUTA, 1-Idoma initiative et al, may have diverse perceptions and […]
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Welcome to March! How far? Before we can completely refresh our minds and spirits this month I must acknowledge how ‘heated February was. It was a difficult time for many Nigerians due to political tensions and insecurities leading up to the elections. I am Benue prides itself in being non-partisan, however, as individuals, we all have our personal views, expectations […]
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Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu of Mbaamena, Shangev-Tiev, Konshisha local government of Benue State was among the 7 priests, who were the 2nd Class of Tiv indigenous priests in the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi in 1971, after James Akor, who had the honour of being the 1st in 1969. Fr. Adasu was 26 years old when he became a priest. Shortly […]
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Happy New Month Friends! How far? I hope the beginning of your year has been a success and joy. February is the famous month of love and kindness and I’d like to know what you love about Benue. Leave a comment below. In light of this month, I’ve listed some businesses from the directory that can help you get ready […]
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Growing up as a child, as soon as you get your flow mothers will simply tell you, “if a boy touches you, you will get pregnant” We were not told the main reasons why we can get pregnant or what sex is all about. With that notion, you find girls not wanting to sit close to boys in class because […]
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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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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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