Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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Military Unmasks Alleged Ringleader of North-East Suicide Bombing Network

The Nigerian military has identified Shariff Umar as the suspected ringleader of a suicide bombing network operating in the North-East, following a series of intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling terror cells in the region. According to military sources, the identification came after weeks of coordinated surveillance and analysis by security agencies, which traced multiple attacks…

Bystanders Allegedly Stole Anthony Joshua’s Phone at Accident Scene – Uncle

Fresh details have emerged following the reported car accident involving British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in Nigeria, with a family member alleging that bystanders took advantage of the situation rather than offering help. Speaking on the incident, Joshua’s uncle disclosed that in the aftermath of the accident, some individuals at the scene allegedly stole…

Canada Deports 366 Nigerians in 2025, 974 Others Await Removal

Canada has deported 366 Nigerian nationals in 2025 as part of a sweeping nationwide immigration enforcement exercise, placing Nigeria among the top 10 countries whose citizens face removal from the North American nation. Official immigration figures indicate that an additional 974 Nigerians are currently on the removal list, awaiting various stages of deportation proceedings. The…

Benue Monarch Sets 2026 Agenda of Hope, Unity for Idoma Nation

Tradition and CultureJanuary 2, 2026189Views 0Likes 0Comments

Makurdi, Benue State — The Och’Idoma, paramount ruler of the Idoma Nation, has unveiled a forward-looking agenda for 2026, anchored on unity, economic self-reliance, cultural renaissance, and improved security across Idoma communities in Benue State. In outlining the roadmap, the revered monarch underscored the urgent need for cohesion among the Idoma people, describing unity as…

Blackout as National Grid Collapses Across Nigeria

Business and Economy, Top StoriesDecember 29, 2025166Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigeria experienced a widespread power outage on Monday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, plunging several parts of the country into darkness.Reports indicate that power generation dropped sharply from about 4,800 megawatts (MW) to an alarming low of 139MW, triggering the system collapse and disrupting electricity supply nationwide. The sudden decline affected homes,…

NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Fake Kiss Condoms in Markets

Health and Lifestyle, Top StoriesDecember 29, 2025171Views 0Likes 0Comments

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning Nigerians against the circulation of counterfeit Kiss condoms in markets across the country, citing serious public health concerns. In the alert, the agency disclosed that fake versions of the popular condom brand have been detected in circulation, posing…

FRSC Operatives Rescue Anthony Joshua as Two Die in Ogun Fatal Crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving a Lexus Jeep conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.The incident occurred on Monday, 29 December 2025, around the Sinoma area near Sagamu. Preliminary reports from the Ogun Sector Command indicate that…

Resident Doctors Threaten Fresh Strike Over Unfulfilled Agreements

Benue Sons and DaughtersDecember 29, 2025134Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a warning over a possible nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement agreements reached in a previously signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). In a statement released after its recent engagements, the association expressed dissatisfaction with what it described as prolonged delays and selective…

Burna Boy, VeryDarkMan Visit Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre

Exclusive, Top StoriesDecember 29, 2025171Views 0Likes 0Comments

Burna Boy, VeryDarkMan Visit Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial CentrePopular Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, alongside social commentator and activist Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan, has paid a visit to the Kirikiri Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Lagos.According to a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional…

Pharm. Emmanuel Otobo Idoko — A Steward of Health in Benue

Benue Sons and Daughters, Business and Economy, Health and LifestyleDecember 29, 2025184Views 0Likes 0Comments

There are men whose influence is not announced by noise, but measured by consistency. In Makurdi, within a sector where precision can mean the difference between life and loss, Pharmacist Emmanuel Otobo Idoko has built a reputation anchored on trust, discipline, and an unwavering respect for standards.Trained as a pharmacist, Emmanuel Otobo Idoko’s academic grounding…

NISO Reports Improvements in Power Grid Stability

Business and EconomyDecember 29, 2025184Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigeria’s electricity grid recorded notable improvements in stability in 2025, according to a new report by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), signaling gradual progress in the management of the nation’s power infrastructure. The report highlights a reduction in grid disturbances over the review period, a development NISO attributes to strengthened operational control, improved system…

How Local Grinding Machines Lace Food with Deadly Metals

Health and LifestyleDecember 27, 2025163Views 0Likes 0Comments

How Local Grinding Machines Lace Food with Deadly MetalsInvestigative ReportIn markets across Nigeria, a silent danger is finding its way into everyday meals — not from spoiled ingredients or chemical additives, but from the very machines trusted to process food. An investigative review has revealed that locally used grinding machines are contaminating pepper, tomatoes, grains,…