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Jake Swandeh

332 articles published

GOVERNOR ALIA APPOINTS PROF. EMMANUEL KENEN AS ACTING VICE CHANCELLOR OF FATHER ADASU UNIVERSITY, MAKURDI

Makurdi, Nigeria — The Governor of Benue State and Visitor to Father Adasu University, Makurdi, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the appointment of Professor Emmanuel Ayangarumun Kenen as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution. The appointment, which took effect immediately, was officially announced on Monday, November 3, 2025, following recommendations from the…

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TINUBU SEEKS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL FOR ₦1.15 TRILLION DOMESTIC LOAN TO COVER 2025 BUDGET DEFICIT

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure an additional ₦1.15 trillion domestic loan to finance part of the deficit in the 2025 national budget, as Nigeria continues to grapple with widening fiscal gaps amid ambitious public expenditure plans. The President’s request was contained in an official…

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LOBI STARS FC: BENUE’S FOOTBALL GIANT ENTERS A NEW ERA OF MANAGEMENT REFORM

Makurdi, Nigeria — In a bold and strategic move aimed at revitalising one of Nigeria’s most respected football institutions, the Benue State Government has announced a sweeping overhaul of Lobi Stars Football Club’s management structure. The decision, approved by the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, marks the beginning of a…

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DON JAZZY OPENS UP ON LOVE, RELATIONSHIP, RELIGION AND HIS FEAR OF COMMITMENT.

Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has once again captured public attention following his recent candid interview with television host Nancy Isime, where he opened up about his views on love, relationships, religion, and marriage — revealing why he still struggles with the idea of commitment. In the tell-all conversation, Don Jazzy,…

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Rowdy Session Rocks Nigeria’s House of Representatives Over Controversial Motion

Abuja, November 4, 2025 — The House of Representatives witnessed a dramatic and chaotic session earlier today as lawmakers clashed over a motion concerning alleged illegal land allocations at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. The motion, moved by Hon. Ademorin Kuye of Somolu Federal Constituency, Lagos State, sought an investigation into the alleged irregular…

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The Benue State Government has announced the appointment of Dr. Terna Francis as the new Executive Secretary of BEQAEB.

The appointment, which took effect recently, was approved by the Executive Governor of Benue State as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening the education sector and restoring standards across schools in the state. Dr. Terna Francis, a respected academic and education administrator, brings to the role a wealth of experience spanning teaching, policy implementation,…

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Trailblazer of the Benue: Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu’s Enduring Legacy in Business, Philanthropy, and Nation-Building

In the pulsating heart of Nigeria's Middle Belt, where the Benue River carves fertile valleys that have long nurtured resilience and ambition, emerges a figure whose ascent embodies the unyielding spirit of her homeland. Dr. Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, OFR, is not merely a business magnate or philanthropist; she is a catalyst for transformation, wielding influence…

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US President Trump’s Stark Warning: Military Action Looms Over Nigeria’s Security Crisis Unless Action is Taken

In a bold and unprecedented escalation of international pressure on Nigeria's ongoing security challenges, United States President Donald Trump has issued a direct ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening potential military intervention if the killings of Christians—particularly in vulnerable regions like Benue State—do not cease immediately. Speaking on the heels of reports detailing escalating violence…

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Soil to Sovereignty: Dr. Solomon Akperekpe and the Aspam Revolution

You all should meet a man who embodies the quiet revolution sweeping Africa's agribusiness landscape. Dr. Solomon Akperekpe, PhD, FICAD—Chairman and CEO of Aspam Group Limited—surveys his domain not from a glass tower in Lagos or Johannesburg, but from the dirt-streaked cab of a feed delivery truck, his sleeves rolled up, discussing yield ratios with…

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