Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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

AgricultureJanuary 7, 2026354Views 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, 2026535Views 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, 2026387Views 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, 2026341Views 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The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation and cyberbullying charges filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing an end to a closely watched prosecution that sparked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, 2026373Views 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,…

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, 2026360Views 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…