Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

268 articles published

Benue State’s Tomato and Pepper Economy: Inside the Fields, the Value Chain, and the Path to Global Relevance

AgricultureJanuary 10, 2026188Views 0Likes 0Comments

Benue State, located in Nigeria’s fertile Middle Belt, has long carried the title “Food Basket of the Nation.” While staples such as yam, cassava, rice, and soybeans dominate popular narratives, a quieter but highly strategic agricultural story is unfolding across the state’s plains and riverbanks: the cultivation of tomatoes and pepper. These crops are not…

Nune: The Hidden Protein Treasure of the Tiv Heartland

Agriculture, Health and LifestyleJanuary 9, 2026165Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the fertile plains of Benue — proudly called the Food Basket of the Nation — a towering tree quietly contributes to both nourishment and culture. Its long, dark pods conceal seeds that, once fermented, become one of the most cherished traditional seasonings in West Africa. Among the Tiv people, these locust beans are known…

BENUE LINKS NIGERIA LIMITED REWARDS LOYAL PASSENGER WITH COMPLIMENTARY TICKET

Benue Links Nigeria Limited has rewarded one of its loyal passengers, Mr Frederick Ononuju, with a complimentary travel ticket in recognition of his consistent patronage of the company .The reward was presented on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, as Mr Ononuju prepared to travel from Makurdi to Kaduna. It was reported that he has remained a…

Benue Celebrates as Own Shines Bright: A New Chief Superintendent of Fire Emerges

Benue Sons and Daughters, Top StoriesJanuary 8, 2026213Views 0Likes 0Comments

The pride of Benue State has soared once again! Dooshima Dennis, a distinguished daughter of the state, has been promoted to the esteemed rank of Chief Superintendent of Fire. The honour was marked by a rare and memorable decoration ceremony, graced by the first female Deputy Controller-General, DCG Ijeoma Achi Okidi, alongside her mother—a…

Pineapple Cultivation in Benue State – A Sectoral INSIGHT for Agricultural Growth and Economic Prosperity

AgricultureJanuary 7, 2026146Views 0Likes 0Comments

1.Pineapple cultivation refers to the organised agricultural production of Ananas comosus, a tropical perennial fruit crop grown for fresh consumption and industrial processing (juice, concentrates, canned fruit, fibre, vinegar and wine). It thrives in warm climates, well-drained sandy loam soils, and requires moderate rainfall. Global Relevance Globally, pineapple is one of the most traded tropical…

Oil Palm Production in Benue State, Nigeria Unlocking a Strategic Agro-Industrial Opportunity

Agriculture, Business and EconomyJanuary 7, 2026230Views 0Likes 0Comments

1. Definition & Context Oil palm production involves the cultivation of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) and the processing of its fresh fruit bunches into crude palm oil (CPO), palm kernel oil (PKO), and related by-products such as palm kernel cake and palm wine. These outputs serve as essential raw materials for food, cosmetics,…

New Tax Will Push Up Cost of Healthcare — Doctors Warn

Benue Sons and DaughtersJanuary 5, 2026172Views 0Likes 0Comments

Medical professionals in Nigeria have warned that the country’s newly introduced tax reforms could significantly increase the cost of healthcare, placing additional strain on citizens already battling rising living expenses and limited access to quality medical services.Leading voices within the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Guild of Medical Directors (GMDs) say the new tax…

Telcos Brace for $2 Billion Fibre Rollout in Nigeria’s Biggest Digital Push

Nigeria is set to embark on one of its most ambitious broadband infrastructure programmes yet, as telecommunications operators prepare for a $2 billion national fibre-optic rollout under Project BRIDGE, a landmark initiative expected to drive the country’s digital transformation from 2026. Project BRIDGE — Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth — is a federally backed…

FG Drops Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

PoliticsJanuary 4, 2026164Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation and cyberbullying charges filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing an end to a closely watched prosecution that sparked widespread legal and political debate. The withdrawal followed the filing of a Notice of Discontinuance by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation before the Federal High…

Fire Razes Mobile Police Office, Armoury in Benue

A devastating fire has destroyed the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron 13 office and armoury in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, sparking concerns over security and safety in the area. The inferno, which broke out in the early hours of Sunday, completely engulfed the Mobile Police facility, consuming administrative offices and the armoury. Eyewitnesses said…

Venezuela’s Supreme Court names Vice President Delcy Rodríguez interim president

PoliticsJanuary 4, 2026175Views 0Likes 0Comments

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the role of interim president following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, marking one of the most dramatic political developments in the country’s modern history. In a ruling issued by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice late Saturday, the court said…

Police must produce my brother alive or charge him — Sister of missing BSU graduate demands answers

The family of a missing Benue State University (BSU), now Fr Moses Adasu University graduate has demanded that the Nigeria Police Force either produce him alive or formally charge him in court, following weeks of uncertainty over his whereabouts after he was allegedly taken into police custody in Benue State. The missing graduate, Achov Paul,…