Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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FG Drops Criminal Defamation Charges Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

PoliticsJanuary 4, 2026278Views 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The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation and cyberbullying charges filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, bringing an end to a closely watched prosecution that sparked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, 2026308Views 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, 2026312Views 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, 2025299Views 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, 2025278Views 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, 2025247Views 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…