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2019: Interrogating A ‘Third Force’ Of Spent, Failed Forces
Eighteen (18) years into the Fourth Republic and no more than two political parties have produced the Presidents of Nigeria. Within this time, a political class with a population of not more than 10, 000 have had in their ranks a few who have occupied no fewer than three political offices spanning upwards of twelve years regardless of the political […]
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Tivs in the United Kingdom Meet with Other Nigerians in Diaspora to Address Herdsmen Massacres
The Mutual Union of Tiv in the United Kingdom (MUTUK) on Saturday, 12th May, 2018, held an emergency meeting with Nigerians in diaspora regarding the continued herdsmen massacres in Nigeria. According to MUTUK President, Mr. Kuram Gwakyaa, the meeting was necessary following the recent killings of the two priests and 17 worshippers at St Ignatius Quasi Parish, Ukpor, Mbalom in […]
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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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Name Killer Herdsmen ‘Terrorists’ Orngu Anngu and CharlyBoy’s Group Insists
Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charlyboy, on Monday led his `Ourmumudondo’ Group on a peaceful protest to the Federal Ministry of Justice, demanding the proscription of ‘’Killer herdsmen” across Nigeria. Charlyboy (middle) flanked by memebers of the ourmumudondo movement on a peaceful protest to the Federal Ministry of Justice on Monday. Newsmen report that the Group is a non-political coalition of Nigerians […]
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End Benue Genocide; The Effect On The Victims Is Unbearable
This is what the unabated and continuous killing of innocent Benue State citizens has landed us into. I was at a particular internally displaced persons IDPs camp recently and saw what made me cry, I returned back home in shock, it was after several hours that I was able to regain myself. Just look the lady below, she is one […]
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My Journey To Thirty; My Name Is Fidelia Adasu-Agera, IamBenue
April 24th 1988, the family of Adasu Jimin witnessed the awesomeness of God as they welcomed a new born baby, it was a beautiful Sunday morning and their joy knew bound. I took my first breathe as a baby who later grew into a beautiful brilliant child, I was told to be a very gentle, quiet and peaceful person. Growing […]
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Chapter One: Tales Of The Heart
She sat alone, all by herself that morning along the path that led to the village waiting, as the birds entertained her with their melody from the trees, feeling the whispering wind that made the trees sway in its awe, as it soothe her smooth, soft, ebony skin that glowed under the bright sun with it’s gentle kiss. Her edema […]
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MUTUK Urges All Nigerians To Rise Up Against Fulani Herdsmen Killings
The Central Association of Nigerians in the United Kingdom (CANUK) extended invitation to the Mutual Union of Tiv in the United Kingdom (MUTUK) to their Spring Ball event titled “Standing against modern day slavery and human trafficking”. The event which took place on 5th May 2018 at Emerald Place, London was attend by many dignitaries including His Excellency, Ambassador George […]
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Funny First Love
Life is very funny. I was in SSS1 when boys started noticing me. Well, I don’t know if it was because my walking steps changed or the fact that I had just recently discovered how many styles I could barb with my hair or the lip gloss I had began to apply that always looked as if I just drank […]
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Let Benue State Be Great
My Fellow Benue citizens, It is time for us to reason together and find a way out of this mediocre cycle we have built and entrenched in our dear state. Let us even pretend for a moment that Akume was outstanding, Suswam was Amazing and Ortom is God sent to deliver Benue and as such no room for blame game […]
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