Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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Lawmakers Query Agriculture Minister Over 2,000 Tractors Seven Months After Unveiling

PoliticsFebruary 10, 2026168Views 0Likes 0Comments

Lawmakers have summoned the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security to explain the whereabouts and current status of 2,000 tractors unveiled seven months ago as part of the Federal Government’s drive to boost mechanised farming and strengthen national food security. The query was raised during a recent session of the National Assembly following concerns that…

Insecurity: Army Deploys Special Forces to Benue, Others.

The Nigerian Army has deployed special forces troops to Benue State and parts of Nasarawa and Taraba States as part of renewed efforts to strengthen internal security, dismantle criminal networks, and restore peace in areas affected by persistent insecurity. The deployment, according to military sources, is aimed at countering armed banditry, militia activities, kidnappings, and…

CAC to Register 3,500 Small Businesses for Free Nationwide

Business and EconomyFebruary 10, 2026208Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a renewed push to support entrepreneurship and reduce barriers to business formalisation, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced plans to provide free business name registration for 3,500 small enterprises across Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar-General of the CAC, Hussaini Magaji, during activities marking the Commission’s 35th anniversary celebration in Abuja.…

Rivers Crisis: Fubara, Wike Hold Late-Night Talks With Tinubu in Abuja

PoliticsFebruary 9, 2026164Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fresh indications of reconciliation emerged in Rivers State on Monday night as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intervened in the lingering political crisis, holding a closed-door meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja. The late-night meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, brought together the key figures at…

Osimhen Scores Again as Lookman Suffers First Atlético Defeat

EntertainmentFebruary 9, 2026168Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigerian footballers continued to make headlines across Europe over the weekend, with Victor Osimhen extending his impressive goal run, while Ademola Lookman experienced his first taste of defeat with Atlético Madrid in LaLiga. Osimhen once again proved decisive for his club, finding the back of the net to maintain his strong scoring momentum. The Super…

Naira Holds Firm Against Dollar as Second Week of February Begins

Business and EconomyFebruary 9, 2026170Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nigerian naira sustained its resilient posture against the United States dollar as the second week of February 2026 commenced, reflecting continued stability in the foreign exchange market. Market watchers attribute the steady performance to a combination of sustained policy interventions, improved dollar liquidity, and cautious optimism among investors and traders. Despite ongoing global economic…

Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested at Edo State University Teaching Hospital

Security operatives have arrested two suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a medical doctor, Abu Ibrahim, and his brother, Abu Tahir, who was reportedly killed during the incident. The suspects were apprehended at the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, located in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, following intelligence-led operations by…

DR. ADEJOH BAGS PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Benue Sons and DaughtersFebruary 9, 2026203Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a moment that underscored the power of purpose-driven success, Benue-born businessman and President of the Peter Adejoh Foundation, Dr. Peter Adejoh, has been named Philanthropist of the Year by Daily Asset Newspaper. The award was presented on Thursday at the Conference Hall of Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, where leaders across sectors gathered to celebrate…

Burna Boy Ahead of Davido, Wizkid in Nigeria, Globally — 2Baba

EntertainmentFebruary 8, 2026219Views 0Likes 0Comments

Legendary Nigerian singer Innocent “2Baba” Idibia has reignited the long-running Afrobeats “Big Three” debate, naming Burna Boy as the leading Nigerian artist on the global stage — ahead of Davido and Wizkid. Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, the multiple-award-winning icon weighed in on conversations surrounding Afrobeats dominance, influence, and global relevance. According to 2Baba,…

Lagos Gospel Artiste, Three Crew Members Found Dead in Ajah

Tragedy has cast a long shadow over Nigeria’s gospel music community following the death of Matthew Ogundele, a gospel artiste, alongside three members of his crew, who were found lifeless inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State. The victims, identified as Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and Matthew Awosanya, were…

CAC Deregisters Inactive Companies — Key Business Shake‑Up in Nigeria

Business and EconomyFebruary 7, 2026249Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has taken a major step to clean up Nigeria’s corporate registry, announcing that it delisted more than 400,000 inactive and non‑compliant companies from its official register during the year 2025. Registrar‑General Hussaini Magaji revealed the figures on Saturday during a Celebration Walk in Abuja, an event marking the commission’s continued…

Man in Shock as Hotel Companion Allegedly Flees With His Car, Valuables in Abuja

What was meant to be a quiet romantic getaway took a dramatic turn in Abuja after a man was allegedly left stunned when a woman he checked into a hotel with reportedly disappeared with his car and other personal belongings. The incident occurred at a hotel in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory,…