Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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FAAC Allocates ₦1.969 Trillion to Federal, State and Local Governments from December 2025 Revenue

Business and EconomyFebruary 3, 2026168Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of ₦1.969 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments and Local Government Councils (LGCs) from federation revenues accrued in December 2025. The allocation was announced in the official communiqué issued at the end of the FAAC meeting held in January 2026 in Abuja. Gross Revenue…

Petrol, Cooking Gas Prices Fall Year-on-Year in December — NBS

Business and EconomyFebruary 3, 202689Views 0Likes 0Comments

Petrol and cooking gas prices declined on a year-on-year basis in December 2025, indicating a gradual easing of household energy costs across Nigeria, according to separate reports released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data showed that average prices paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas)…

Adeleke Encourages Nephew Davido After 2026 Grammy Loss

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 202692Views 0Likes 0Comments

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has offered words of encouragement to his nephew, global Afrobeats star Davido, following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Taking to social media, the governor praised Davido’s consistency, resilience, and contribution to projecting Nigerian music on the global stage, urging him to remain focused despite the setback. Adeleke described…

Atlético Madrid Unveil Ademola Lookman as Newest Signing

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026114Views 0Likes 0Comments

Atlético Madrid have officially unveiled Ademola Lookman as their newest signing, confirming that an agreement has been reached with Atalanta for the transfer of the Nigerian international winger. The 28-year-old joins the Spanish giants after an impressive spell in Italy, where he established himself as one of Serie A’s most exciting attacking players. Lookman completed…

Breaking News: Barau FC Complete Signing of Benue-Born Super Eagles Forward Joseph Atule (AJ7)

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026132Views 0Likes 0Comments

Barau FC have completed the signing of Joseph Atule, the Benue State–born Nigerian forward popularly known as AJ7, in a move aimed at strengthening the club’s attacking options. Atule, who has earned recognition for his performances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and his association with the Super Eagles, joins the Kano-based side at…

2027 Elections at Risk as Delay in Electoral Act Amendment Raises Legal Uncertainty

PoliticsFebruary 2, 2026124Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general elections may face serious legal and logistical challenges unless the National Assembly concludes work on the amendment of the Electoral Act within the next three weeks and secures the immediate assent of President Bola Tinubu. Failure to meet this narrow window could force the elections to be conducted under…

Grammys 2026: Full List of Winners

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026139Views 0Likes 0Comments

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards lit up Los Angeles on Sunday night as the global music industry gathered at the Crypto.com Arena to celebrate excellence, creativity, and cultural impact. Hosted by Trevor Noah, the 2026 ceremony delivered historic wins, breakthrough moments, and strong representation from artists across continents and genres. Below is a clean, roundup…

Grammys 2026: Tyla Outshines Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr in African Music Category

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026130Views 0Likes 0Comments

South African pop sensation Tyla has once again asserted her dominance on the global music stage, clinching the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards and edging out some of Africa’s biggest musical exports in a fiercely competitive category. The win saw Tyla triumph over Nigerian heavyweights Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr,…

Davido Misses Out as Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance at 2026 Grammys

EntertainmentFebruary 2, 2026197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigerian music star Davido has lost out in the Best African Music Performance category at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with South African singer Tyla emerging as the winner. The category, which celebrates excellence and global impact in African music, was keenly contested, drawing attention from fans across the continent and the diaspora. While Davido’s nomination…

Benue Partners REA to Power Over One Million Residents with Clean Energy

Business and EconomyFebruary 1, 2026129Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Benue State Government has announced a strategic partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), a collaboration with the potential to deliver clean and renewable power to over one million people across Benue State. The announcement was made at the 24th State-by-State Energy Roundtable, held on January 28, 2026, where the Benue State Government unveiled…

CIRKUT Wins 2026 GRAMMY for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

ExclusiveFebruary 1, 2026201Views 0Likes 0Comments

And the 2026 GRAMMY Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical goes to CIRKUT — a well-earned victory that crowns a year of genre-defining sound and chart-shaping excellence. Known for his precision, versatility, and ability to craft hits that resonate globally, CIRKUT’s work stood out in a fiercely competitive field. From pop anthems to boundary-pushing…

Christopher Musa: Officers Behind Foiled Coup Knew Consequences of Their Actions

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said military officers arrested in connection with a foiled coup attempt were fully aware of the consequences of their actions before proceeding. Speaking on the matter, Musa stated that the officers involved “must have made up their minds,” stressing that such actions do not occur without a clear…