Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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Criminals Masquerading as Beggars? Kwara Moves Swiftly After Suspected Bandit Arrest

The Kwara State Government has declared it will no longer tolerate street begging being used as a cover for criminal activity, following the arrest of a suspected bandit who allegedly posed as a beggar within the state. A senior government official disclosed that the development has prompted a renewed enforcement drive aimed at safeguarding public…

Reps to Convene Emergency Plenary Tuesday Over 2027 Election Timetable

PoliticsFebruary 14, 2026179Views 0Likes 0Comments

Members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives are set to reconvene for an emergency plenary session on Tuesday to deliberate on the timetable for the 2027 general elections recently announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The development was confirmed in a statement issued late Friday by Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House of Representatives. According…

Spotify Cleanup Rocks Afrobeats: Burna Boy Loses 300 Million Streams, Davido Also Affected

EntertainmentFebruary 13, 2026884Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Afrobeats world has been thrown into intense debate after reports emerged that Burna Boy lost over 300 million streams on Spotify within just two days, following what sources describe as a major platform-wide streaming audit. The deductions reportedly came after Spotify carried out a large-scale cleanup targeting alleged artificial streaming activities — a practice…

Osimhen Joins Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé on Elite Global Goalscorers List

EntertainmentFebruary 13, 2026228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has earned global recognition as one of the highest international goal scorers of this decade, securing a place on the prestigious ranking released by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). The Super Eagles forward now finds himself in rare company — listed alongside modern football greats such as…

Only ₦60m Released from ₦858bn Budgeted to Bridge Electricity Tariff Gap, NBET Tells Senate

Business and EconomyFebruary 13, 2026331Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc has disclosed that only ₦60 million has been released from the ₦858 billion appropriated in the 2025 capital budget to bridge the electricity tariff shortfall — a revelation that underscores the deepening financial strain in Nigeria’s power sector. The disclosure was made by Johnson Akinnawo, Acting Managing Director…

Nollywood Actor Maurice Sam Reportedly Survives Assassination Attempt

Popular Nigerian actor Maurice Sam has reportedly survived an assassination attempt on his life, according to information circulating within entertainment circles and among close associates. Sources indicate that the incident occurred while the actor was on a movie set. Details surrounding the alleged attack remain unclear at the time of filing this report, and there…

Gov Fubara Sacks Commissioners, Dissolves Rivers Cabinet in Major Political Reset

PoliticsFebruary 13, 2026218Views 0Likes 0Comments

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the Rivers State Executive Council, effectively sacking all commissioners and bringing an abrupt end to the tenure of the state’s cabinet members. The announcement, confirmed in an official statement issued by the Government House in Port Harcourt, expressed appreciation to the outgoing commissioners for their service and contributions to the…

Benue Reiterates Commitment to Safe Return, Sustainable Resettlement of IDPs

The Benue State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safe return, rehabilitation and sustainable resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the state, underscoring what officials describe as a renewed determination to restore dignity and stability to communities affected by years of violent attacks and displacement. The assurance came as the state distributed essential…

Security Agents Attempted to Arrest El-Rufai at Abuja Airport — Aide Claims

PoliticsFebruary 12, 2026210Views 0Likes 0Comments

Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, was reportedly the subject of an attempted arrest by security agents at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, according to a statement issued by one of his aides. The aide alleged that security operatives approached the former governor shortly after his arrival at the airport, in what was…

US House Bill Targets Illegal Chinese Mining and Militia Funding in Nigeria

PoliticsFebruary 12, 2026241Views 0Likes 0Comments

A newly introduced bill in the United States House of Representatives has sparked significant debate by explicitly linking illegal Chinese mining operations in Nigeria with the funding and arming of Fulani militias, and proposing coordinated diplomatic and security action to address what its sponsors describe as a destabilising threat to both Nigerian stability and international…

‘First to hit 650,000 bpd globally’ — Dangote Refinery Says It Now Operates at Full Capacity

Business and EconomyFebruary 12, 2026315Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a landmark achievement for Africa’s energy industry, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it is now operating at its full designed capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) — making it the first refinery in the world to attain this feat at this scale on a single train. The milestone was confirmed in…

FRSC Dismisses 43 Officers Over Desertion and Misconduct

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has taken a decisive stand against indiscipline within its ranks, announcing the dismissal of 43 officers for desertion, scandalous behaviour, and patrol misconduct. In a clear message reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy, the Corps emphasised that integrity, discipline, and commitment remain non-negotiable standards for all personnel. The affected officers were…