Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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No MBBS Intake: FUTA to skip medical admissions for 2026/2027 session

The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has announced that it will not admit students into its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision was made public by the institution through an official notice, signaling a temporary suspension of admissions into the medical programme. While the university…

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Libya’s Former Leader, Reportedly Killed in Zintan.

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot and killed in the western Libyan city of Zintan, where he had been based for more than a decade. Reports indicate that Gaddafi was killed on Tuesday, February 3, though details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear…

Benue State Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak; 56 Suspected Cases, 8 Confirmed, 3 Deaths.

Health and Lifestyle, Top StoriesFebruary 3, 2026316Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Benue State Government has officially declared an outbreak of Lassa fever following a rise in cases across the state. Health authorities have recorded 56 suspected cases, 8 laboratory-confirmed infections, and 3 deaths, prompting the activation of an emergency public health response. The declaration was made after epidemiological surveillance and laboratory results confirmed ongoing transmission…

Senate Demands Mandatory Antivenom Stocking in Hospitals After Abuja Singer’s Death

Health and Lifestyle, Politics, Top StoriesFebruary 3, 2026322Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nigerian Senate has called for the mandatory stocking of antivenoms and other critical emergency medicines in hospitals nationwide, following the tragic death of an Abuja-based singer from a snakebite. The resolution was adopted after lawmakers considered a motion highlighting gaps in Nigeria’s emergency healthcare response system, particularly the lack of readily available antivenom in…

NECO Releases 2025 SSCE External Results, Records 71.63% Pass Rate

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, recording a 71.63 per cent pass rate nationwide. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim-Wushishi, disclosed this during a press briefing at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State. According to him, the…

Nigerian-American Driver Ugo Ugochukwu Wins Formula Regional Oceania Title

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026363Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigerian-American racing sensation Ugo Ugochukwu has emerged champion of the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, marking a major career milestone just three months after parting ways with the McLaren Formula 1 Driver Development Programme. The 18-year-old delivered a commanding performance across the New Zealand-based championship, securing four race wins in a highly competitive 15-race season. His…

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

Business and EconomyFebruary 3, 2026554Views 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, 2026279Views 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, 2026266Views 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, 2026310Views 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, 2026316Views 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, 2026327Views 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…