Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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UCL Preview: Chelsea, Man City Chasing a Famous Remontada

EntertainmentMarch 17, 2026211Views 0Likes 0Comments

The UEFA Champions League returns with high-stakes drama as Chelsea and Manchester City stand on the brink, both facing daunting first-leg deficits against European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. For two sides built on ambition and pedigree, the task ahead is clear: deliver a remontada worthy of Champions League folklore—or bow out under the…

Profitable Rabbit Rearing in Benue State: A Practical Guide

AgricultureMarch 17, 2026156Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rabbit farming is one of the most lucrative and sustainable agricultural practices, offering both economic and nutritional benefits. In Benue State, with its favourable climate, abundant feed resources, and growing market demand, rabbit rearing presents a compelling opportunity for both smallholder and commercial farmers. 1. Why Rabbit Farming Matters Economic Potential Rabbits reproduce quickly and…

Benue State Launches Major Institutional Reforms, Inaugurates Committee on MDA Structure

PoliticsMarch 17, 2026171Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a bold step to restore institutional discipline and strengthen governance, the Benue State Government has inaugurated a high-level committee to review the structure, mandates, and supervisory frameworks of its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The inauguration, which took place at Government House, Makurdi, was led by Deputy Governor Barr. Sam Ode, mni, representing Governor…

Benue Scholar Appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor in Sierra Leone

Benue Sons and DaughtersMarch 16, 2026166Views 0Likes 0Comments

A distinguished son of Benue State, Professor Enoch Iortyom, has been appointed Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology in Sierra Leone. The appointment marks another moment of pride for Benue, highlighting the steady contributions of the state’s sons and daughters who continue to make meaningful impacts both at…

Margaret Idoko Graduates with First Class in Accounting

Benue Sons and DaughtersMarch 15, 2026154Views 0Likes 0Comments

Margaret Idoko has graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. Hons) degree in Accounting from Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State, formerly known as Benue State University. Her academic performance placed her among the top graduating students in the Accounting programme, a course known for its demanding coursework in financial…

Five Key Things to Know About Tinubu’s UK State Visit

PoliticsMarch 15, 2026213Views 0Likes 0Comments

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to embark on a historic state visit to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, an engagement expected to deepen diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between Nigeria and Britain. The visit, hosted by King Charles III, comes at a time when both countries are seeking stronger cooperation in trade, security and…

BENUE SUBEB, UBEC PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN PRACTICAL AGRICULTURAL SKILLS IN BASIC SCHOOLS

Benue Sons and DaughtersMarch 14, 2026152Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has intensified efforts to strengthen practical agricultural learning in basic schools across Benue State. This formed the focus of an Advocacy and Campaign Awareness Meeting on the Agricultural Education Training Programme (AETP), held Friday at the Fr.…

The Etulo People of Benue

Benue HistoryMarch 14, 2026286Views 1Like 0Comments

Along the wide, fertile stretch of the Benue River, where its waters cut through the savannah of North-Central Nigeria, lives a small but remarkable people whose story is rarely told in full — the Etulo. Their settlements lie mainly in Buruku and Katsina-Ala areas of Benue State, with smaller communities extending into neighbouring Taraba State.…

Senate Urges Telecoms to Boost Network in Attack-Prone Benue Communities

The Senate has urged telecommunications companies to extend communication infrastructure to vulnerable communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State following recurring attacks in the area. The call was made as lawmakers expressed concern over the plight of residents who often find themselves unable to reach security agencies during emergencies due to poor network…

Broda Shaggi Hospitalised After Alleged Shooting on Film Set in Ogun

Samuel Perry, the comic actor popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after he was allegedly shot while filming on a movie set in Ogun State. The entertainer was said to have sustained injuries during the incident, which occurred while production was ongoing. Confirming the development on Friday, Oluseyi Babaseyi, spokesperson for the…

Council for Legal Education Lists 114 Universities Approved to Run Law Programmes in Nigeria

ExclusiveMarch 13, 2026348Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has released a list of 114 universities authorised to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining standards in legal education across the country. In a circular issued on Friday, Aderonke Osho, Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration,…

NOA, ICRC Sign MoU to Raise Awareness on Compulsory Treatment of Gunshot Victims

Exclusive, Top StoriesMarch 13, 2026199Views 0Likes 0Comments

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a nationwide sensitisation campaign on the compulsory treatment of gunshot victims in Nigeria. The signing took place at NOA Headquarters, where the Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, was represented…