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Who Burnt Hagher’s Home On The Eve Of Botched Presidential Elections
Nancy Ngiahiin my wife and I were distraught, that our home of thirty-eight years, was gutted by fire on the 15th of February 2019. Losing our home where our family-life was lived; with the thrills of joys of elevation and the downsides when it became a place to cry and be comforted, was almost like death! But no! It was […]
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From Kwande; She is Vanessa!
Vanessa Ahemen Abul is a hardworking and ambitious lady with a heart of gold. She is an outstanding personality with high standard. She is a fast rising designer who appeared on the fashion scene in 2017 at the Benue Fashion Show 2017 with her first collection called “Oudy Women Crystal 01”. She best describes herself as a pacesetter. Vanessa was […]
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Yes! You Actually Feel Home; I’m Home!
I’m home Confession of a true ‘ajebota.’ When the plane landed in Abuja I cried. Yes, real tears the person sitting next to me started laughing. The whole flight I was talking to him about how excited I am to be back home after 11 years!! And seeing Nigeria again was really emotional for me. I wanted to see River […]
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Idoma Achievement Awards 2018
Powered by Idoma International Carnival Recipients: Mrs Alice Alache hails from Otukpo local government area of Benue State, she represented Kano state and emerged winner of the Miss Nigeria contest beating other 22 contestants to Emerge Miss Nigeria 1963 making her the first Miss Nigeria from the north. Mammy Ochefu is the founder of the popular military markets called mammy […]
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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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“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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“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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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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I am Christine Msurshima Ishanpepe Vihishima. I am a Woman. I am Nigerian. I am Benue
My name is Miss Christine Msurshima Ishanpepe Vihishima. I am 23 years old and hail from Mbatan-Mbayion, of Gboko Local Government in Benue State, Nigeria. I am an entrepreneur, a female photographer, a humanitarian, a literacy advocate and a writer. I am also currently pursuing a law degree at American University of Nigeria, Yola. I am a Christian and a […]
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Coronation Of Ten First Class Chiefs in Benue State; Tor Tiv and Ochi’Idoma Mere Spectators
Yesterday, at the IBB Square, Makurdi, ten first class chiefs covering Tiv, Idoma and Igede area traditional councils were coronated and presented with staff of office by the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom. This ceremony was enabled by the instruments of “A law to make provisions for the establishment of Benue Council of chiefs and traditional councils in the […]
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