Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

336 articles published

PERSPECTIVES ON The Tiv War Against the Kwararafa Tribes (c. 1840): A Forgotten Turning Point in Middle Belt History

Benue HistoryJanuary 14, 2026598Views 4Likes 0Comments

Long before colonial borders were drawn and long before Nigeria existed, the Tiv people lived as both farmers and fighters, builders of community and defenders of freedom. For centuries, they stood shoulder to shoulder with neighbouring Middle Belt nations, bound not by empire, but by survival, kinship, and shared resistance. In the 1700s, these communities…

Benue Yam (White Yam)

AgricultureJanuary 13, 2026497Views 0Likes 0Comments

Benue Yam (White Yam) Where the earth is generous and the people are proud If Nigeria has a heartbeat of abundance, it beats loudest in Benue State. Here, the land does not just grow food—it tells stories. And standing tall among those stories is yam, the king of tubers, the symbol of strength, prosperity and…

IKYA Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Talent Discovery for Lobi Stars

EntertainmentJanuary 13, 2026343Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Simon Terver Ikya, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to strengthening the Makurdi-based club through the discovery and development of exceptional football talents from grassroots competitions across Benue State. Ikya made this known during the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of the Alia/Unongo Zone A Unity Football Competition,…

Price War Escalates as Retailers Slash Petrol Below Dangote’s ₦739 per Litre

Business and Economy, Top StoriesJanuary 12, 2026380Views 0Likes 0Comments

A petrol price war is intensifying across Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as several fuel retailers have reduced pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) below the ₦739 per litre benchmark set by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The development marks a new phase in the evolving competitive landscape of Nigeria’s deregulated fuel market, following Dangote Refinery’s…

Okra Cultivation in Benue State: Practice, Potential, and the Path Forward

AgricultureJanuary 11, 2026398Views 0Likes 0Comments

Okra—locally known and deeply cherished across Benue State—is far more than a vegetable. It is a dietary staple, a source of household income, and a quiet contributor to food security. Yet, despite Benue’s reputation as Nigeria’s Food Basket, okra production still falls short of its true agricultural and economic potential. This piece examines how okra…

Honouring a Legacy of Service

Benue Sons and Daughters, MIB CelebrationsJanuary 11, 2026314Views 0Likes 0Comments

Last week in Gboko, Benue State paused to honour a towering figure in its history as the Executive Governor, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, paid glowing tribute to General Atom Kpera (Rtd.), former Governor and Military Administrator of both Anambra and Benue States, in recognition of a lifetime defined by service, discipline, and…

Akor Adams: Benue’s Pride Lighting Up the Super Eagles

Benue Sons and Daughters, Top StoriesJanuary 11, 2026521Views 1Like 0Comments

When Akor Jerome Adams steps onto the pitch for the Nigeria Super Eagles, he carries more than the green and white jersey — he carries the hopes and aspirations of Benue youths and a growing generation of Nigerian footballers inspired by his remarkable journey. Though born in Kogi State on January 29, 2000, Akor’s roots…

BREAKING: Nigeria Launches Its First Unmanned 24-Hour Fuel Stations

Business and EconomyJanuary 11, 2026401Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigeria has taken a significant step toward modernising its downstream oil and gas sector with the launch of the country’s first fully automated, unmanned fuel stations. A.A. Rano Nigeria Limited, founded by oil magnate Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, has unveiled the innovative stations, which will operate 24 hours a day without on-site attendants, offering customers…

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

AgricultureJanuary 10, 2026479Views 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, 2026413Views 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, 2026410Views 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…