Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

332 articles published

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, 2026286Views 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,…

Guardiola Rejects Slot’s ‘Style Over Trophies’ Idea Ahead of EPL Showdown

EntertainmentFebruary 7, 2026176Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pep Guardiola has never been one to separate beauty from victory — and on the eve of a defining Premier League clash, the Manchester City manager made that philosophy unmistakably clear. Responding to comments attributed to Liverpool boss Arne Slot suggesting that style should outweigh silverware in judging a manager’s success, Guardiola was firm, almost…

Family, Dignitaries, Scholars Converge in Kano for Special Prayers on Murtala’s 50th Anniversary

Family members, prominent dignitaries, Islamic scholars and community leaders on Friday gathered in Kano for special prayers marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (GCFR). The solemn event, held at Masallacin Murtala in the Hausawa area along Zoo Road, brought together worshippers from across the…

Abuja Set for Football Royalty as Kanu, Okocha and Amokachi Light Up African Legends Match

EntertainmentFebruary 6, 2026233Views 0Likes 0Comments

Abuja is bracing for a rare celebration of football heritage as three of Nigeria’s most iconic figures — Nwankwo Kanu, Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha and Daniel Amokachi — headline the highly anticipated African Legends Match. More than a game, the event is designed as a cultural showcase, bringing together former African stars whose exploits once commanded…

Dangote Refinery Set to Power Nigeria’s Detergent Industry with Local Surfactant Production

Business and EconomyFebruary 6, 2026322Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigeria’s industrial value chain is poised for another major boost as the Dangote Refinery prepares to commence the production of surfactants, a critical raw material used in detergent manufacturing. The development was disclosed on Wednesday by David Bird, Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Refinery, during a news conference, where he revealed that the refinery…

From Pariahs to Powerbrokers: How the Sahel’s Military Alliance Struck Diplomatic Gold

PoliticsFebruary 6, 2026238Views 0Likes 0Comments

What once appeared unthinkable has quietly taken shape on the global stage. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger — three West African states long cast as diplomatic outcasts — have emerged with a prize few would have dared predict: tacit support and political engagement from the United States, the world’s dominant power since the end of…

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘁𝗹é𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁

EntertainmentFebruary 6, 2026238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ademola Lookman wasted no time writing his name into Atlético folklore, delivering the perfect introduction on his competitive debut for the club. The Nigerian forward marked his first outing in Atlético colours with a goal, capping a composed and confident performance in the Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis. Thrown straight into the…

Nigeria Named as U.S. Congress Calls for Stronger Measures on Religious Freedom

United States lawmakers have called on the federal government to adopt stronger and more decisive measures against countries accused of violating religious freedom, with Nigeria singled out as one of the nations of concern. The call was made during recent discussions in the U.S. Congress on global religious persecution, where congressmen expressed growing alarm over…

Nwabali Leaves Chippa United After Four Years, Future Unclear

EntertainmentFebruary 5, 2026247Views 0Likes 0Comments

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has officially parted ways with Chippa United, bringing an end to his four-year spell with the South African club. Chippa United confirmed Nwabali’s departure in a statement released on Thursday, thanking the Nigerian international for his service and contributions during his time at the club. However, neither the club nor…

NNPC GCEO Says Port Harcourt Refinery Reopening Was a Waste of Resources

Business and EconomyFebruary 5, 2026218Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, has described the recent reopening of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) as a waste of resources, raising serious questions about one of the federal government’s flagship efforts to revive Nigeria’s refining capacity. In statements made during a recent industry engagement, Ojulari criticised the…