Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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Kwankwaso, Kano Support Base Set to Join ADC Monday.

PoliticsMarch 29, 202679Views 0Likes 0Comments

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is expected to formally align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, in a move that could significantly reshape political dynamics in Kano State and beyond. Sources close to the development indicate that Kwankwaso’s decision is not a solitary shift, but…

NPA Introduces Streamlined Export Procedures to Boost Made-in-Nigeria Goods

Business and Economy, Top StoriesMarch 28, 202668Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has unveiled new measures aimed at simplifying export processes for goods produced in Nigeria. The initiative seeks to enhance trade efficiency and strengthen the global competitiveness of Nigerian products. According to NPA officials, the reforms are designed to reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, shorten clearance times, and provide exporters with more…

Idoma: Not Loud, Yet Unmistakable

Tradition and CultureMarch 28, 202696Views 0Likes 0Comments

In the lower belt of Nigeria’s Middle Belt, where the River Benue bends with quiet authority, there lives a people whose story is not loudly told, but deeply rooted. The Idoma are not a people of spectacle; they are a people of substance—measured in memory, preserved in language, and carried forward through an unbroken sense…

Kano Deputy Governor Resigns Amid Heightened Political Tensions.

Benue Sons and DaughtersMarch 28, 202661Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has formally resigned from office, marking a significant development in the state’s evolving political landscape. The resignation comes against the backdrop of mounting tensions within the state government and growing scrutiny from the Kano State House of Assembly. While the full details surrounding his decision remain…

INEC Extends Deadline for Party Membership Register Submission to May 10.

Benue Sons and DaughtersMarch 27, 202666Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their membership registers to May 10, 2026, as part of early preparations for the 2027 general election. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Friday, March 27, 2026, by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of…

Civil Servants Issue Strike Notice Over Delayed N70,000 Wage Allowance.

PoliticsMarch 26, 2026109Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tension is building across Nigeria’s public sector as civil servants, under the umbrella of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), have issued a strike notice to the Federal Government over the delayed implementation of wage-related allowances. The union has set a Tuesday, March 31 deadline for the government to address concerns surrounding the…

2027: Akume, North Central Governors Back Tinubu as Sole Candidate.

PoliticsMarch 26, 202673Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Wednesday led a high-level delegation of stakeholders from Nigeria’s North Central region to formally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The delegation, comprising prominent figures within…

CBN Mandates Naira Settlements for Diaspora Remittances, Ends Dollar Payouts.

Business and EconomyMarch 25, 2026185Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive requiring all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to open naira settlement accounts within the Nigerian banking system, marking a significant shift in the country’s remittance framework. Under the new policy, all diaspora remittance inflows will be processed and disbursed in naira, effectively ending the long-standing…

Power Minister Apologises to Nigerians, Promises Swift Resolution to Outages.

Business and EconomyMarch 25, 202684Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians following a wave of crippling power outages that have disrupted homes, businesses, and critical services across the country. In a candid address, the minister acknowledged the severity of the situation and appealed for patience, assuring citizens that urgent measures are underway to…

FG Targets 2030 to End Donor Dependence for HIV, TB Programmes

Health and LifestyleMarch 25, 202673Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigeria’s Federal Government has set an ambitious target to phase out donor dependence for critical HIV and tuberculosis (TB) programmes by the year 2030, signalling a decisive shift towards domestically funded and sustainably managed public health systems. The move reflects a growing recognition of the need for long-term resilience in Nigeria’s healthcare financing, particularly in…

EFCC Moves to Take Over Malami’s Abuja Residence

PoliticsMarch 24, 202678Views 0Likes 0Comments

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly taken steps to seize a high-value property linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja. The property, located in the upscale Maitama district of the Federal Capital Territory, is said to be the focus of an ongoing investigation by the anti-graft…

Middle East Crisis Could Force Nigerians Back to Remote Work — Dangote Warns.

Business and EconomyMarch 24, 202686Views 0Likes 0Comments

Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has raised fresh concerns over the economic ripple effects of escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that a sustained crisis could significantly disrupt Nigeria’s energy costs and, by extension, its work patterns. Dangote cautioned that any major instability in the region—long regarded as the nerve centre of global oil…