Jake Swandeh, Author at Made in Benue

Jake Swandeh

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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, 2026517Views 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, 2026278Views 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…

Central Bank of Nigeria Bars Loan Defaulters from Accessing New Credit, Restricts Banking Services

Business and EconomyMarch 13, 2026322Views 0Likes 0Comments

In a decisive move to tighten credit discipline and safeguard the stability of the Nigerian financial system, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed all commercial banks to bar large loan defaulters from accessing fresh credit facilities and certain key banking services. The directive, contained in a circular dated 12 March 2026 and signed by the…

PSC Promotes 83 Senior Police Officers, Elevates 13 Commissioners to AIG

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 83 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in a move aimed at strengthening leadership capacity within the force. At the apex of the promotion exercise, 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) were elevated to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), placing them…

Guardiola Admits Manchester City “Do Not Stand a Chance” After Madrid Loss

EntertainmentMarch 12, 2026323Views 0Likes 0Comments

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has delivered a blunt assessment of his side’s prospects following their defeat to Real Madrid, admitting that his team “do not stand a chance” if they fail to raise their level in decisive moments. Speaking after the match, Guardiola expressed disappointment at how his side allowed the Spanish giants to…

UK Announces Road Closures, No-Fly Zones for Tinubu’s State Visit

Politics, Top StoriesMarch 12, 2026269Views 0Likes 0Comments

Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced extensive security measures, including road closures and temporary no-fly zones, ahead of the state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The measures are expected to take effect around Windsor, where key engagements linked to the visit are scheduled to take place. British security agencies have deployed armed…

Nigeria Receives Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection

Health and LifestyleMarch 12, 2026213Views 0Likes 0Comments

Nigeria has taken a significant step forward in its fight against HIV/AIDS with the arrival of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug designed to prevent HIV infection and expand the country’s prevention options. Health authorities confirmed that the first shipment of the drug recently arrived in the country, marking a new phase in Nigeria’s efforts to…

Monopoly Fears Rise as Dangote Refinery Dominates Nigeria’s ₦14.4 Trillion Petrol Market

Business and EconomyMarch 12, 2026377Views 0Likes 0Comments

Fresh debates are emerging within Nigeria’s energy sector as industry experts warn that the country’s petrol market—estimated at about ₦14.4 trillion annually—is increasingly coming under the influence of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, raising concerns about market concentration and pricing power. The development follows recent policy shifts and market realities that have significantly reduced the role…

Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price by ₦100

Business and EconomyMarch 11, 2026201Views 0Likes 0Comments

Yesterday, Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduced its ex‑gantry petrol price by ₦100 per litre, bringing it down to ₦1,075 per litre from the earlier ₦1,175 per litre. This adjustment marks the first downward revision after a recent series of price increases that had pushed petrol prices sharply higher. The company also cut the diesel price at…

FG Begins Evacuation of Willing Nigerians in Iran via Armenia Border

The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of Nigerians who are willing to leave Iran as tensions continue to rise in parts of the Middle East. The development was confirmed on Tuesday by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who disclosed that Nigerian diplomatic officials in…