James Ibechi is the Editorial Director of the blog turned news portal, www.jamesibechi.com, which is intent on spawning series of publications that would not only cater for Benue investigative reports need, but also adequately cover the entire middle belt region.
Ibechi is the pioneer Editor of the premier Igede community-based Magazine called The Congress. He cut his professional teeth both at the Champion and Daily Independent newspapers where he was employed at various times as sub-editor and production editor respectively.
He worked at the Voice newspaper as a reporter, and at Vanguard as correspondent before joining Daily Independent and Champion.
He holds degrees in Mass Communication and International Journalism of the Benue State University, Cardiff University, Wales (Distinction).
Ibechi has a particular interest in the study of political economy and equitable development. He is a frequent commentator on Igede and Benue affairs in different media, and has also become a media and political consultant.
Skills:
Editing, blogging, online journalism, copy editing, editorial, newspapers, news writing, media relations, magazine, publishing, press releases, investigative reporting, copy writing, featured articles, new media, interview, etc.
Email: ejeibec@gmail.com
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National Commandant of Peace Corps of Nigeria, Prof. Dickson Akoh, Tuesday paid school fees of 11 indigent students in Ugboju area of Benue State.The students were sent away for inability of parents […]
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has explained reasons he reported president of the Association of Igede Media Professionals, AIMP, Mr. Sunday Odeh, to the police to seek clarification on the allegations […]
jamesibechi.com/News update Senator Abba Moro representing Benue South Senatorial District, and Senator Sam Egwu, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, on Wednesday, jointly addressed the press on the lingering security challenges in Ado […]
The billionaire Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, and his wife, Melinda, on Monday officially divorced after 27 years of marriage blessed with three children. But the divorce, caused by irreconcilable differences, will not […]
Recently, many dignitaries of the Benue State Government stock unprecedentedly passed through Aliade-Mbakine-Obarike Ito Road to get to Oju LGA, for functions.Of particular note were the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, […]
Breaking: The Microsoft founder-turned philanthropist, Bill Gates, has announced a divorce from his wife, Melinda, after a 27-year marriage. The announcement from one of the world’s wealthiest couples, with an estimated net […]
Residents of Zone HB community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue have arrested an 18-year-old man and two of his gay friends for alleged sodomy.They were later handed over to Dcare […]
By Owei Lakemfa Those who think the war against banditry is a joke, need to take a look at the statistics coming out of Kaduna State. The long suffering state continues to […]
By Okwe Ogah Of late there is an increased voice of dismemberment of this entity that goes by the name Nigeria. The question I always asked when this crops up is how […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed all the directors of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and those of First Bank Holding Company. Those sacked include Chairman of First Bank, Chief (Mrs) Ibukun […]
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday April 29, said he is angered and troubled by terror attacks in different parts of the country. Tinubu, in […]
Today, MBA Forex investors took placards with many different inscriptions to Port Harcourt to protest for their investment to be returned to them.Maxwell Weli Odum is the Founder and CEO of the […]
jamesibechi.com / News update The people across Itakpa, Okpokwu, Opirikwu, Itogo, Ijegwu and Ogore communities of Obi LGA of Benue state have found a moment to heave a sigh of relief from […]
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has accused President General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), of working for the Fulani ethnic stock to take over Nigeria. Ortom spoke on Tuesday in reaction to the recent […]
The Nigerian Guild of Editors condemns in strong terms the threat issued to Channels Television by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, over an interview with the spokesperson of the proscribed Indigenous People […]
An apparent angry and frustrated Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State, has given Nigerians some disturbing news. Bello said Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the seat of the Federal Government, […]
.. As Mark, Ogbe, Moro, others get commendation awards The Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM) will hold a Grand Reception in honour of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, […]
By Smith Akoko In a clime where people are obsessed with self-importance, glorymongers blow their own trumpets and recruit thurifers to chant their douga to the far ends of the world. It […]
Another resident of Otukpo identified as Adams Nopede Anebi has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.It was gathered that Anebi was siezed at the gate of his house and taken away to an […]
By Otse Otokpa When I read the post by an anonymous Agila man on Facebook that His Royal Majesty, Agaba-Idu Elias Ikoyi Obekpa, Och’Idoma IV, had cancelled the Acting Appointment of District/Ward Heads, carried out penultimate week in Ado Local Government Area, by His Royal Highness, Engr. George Aboh Edeh, Oche Enone (First Class Chief […]
Ahead of Anambra governorship election of November 6, 2021, The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday in Abuja, inaugurated a seven-man committee to screen all its aspirants ahead primary.The Committee is made up of Chief Ikechi Emenike -Chairman; Rt. (Hon) Eugene Odo – Member; Prof. Ben Angwe – Member; Hon. Barr. Patricia Kupchi-Iyanya – Member; […]
Chief Sunday Egbodo is a former national president of Ibilla Community Development Association, ICDA turned critical stakeholder of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Oju LGA of Benue State. In this interview with JAMES IBECHI, he explains reasons he wants Samson Okwu to continue to represent Oju/Obi federal constituency of Benue beyond 2023. He also speaks […]
The Ijigbam community of Ado Local Government Area resident in Makurdi have thrown their weight behind the agitation by the people of Benue South Senatorial District (Zone C) to produce the Benue State Governor in 2023.They gave their backing during an advocacy visit to the joint meeting of Ijigbam Community Development Association (IDA), Ijigbam Women […]
National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced the First Pre-test Population and Housing Census exercise in Benue state. The exercise is part of the activity to ensure smooth operation and success of the next census. Chairman, National Population Commission, Alhaji Isa Kwarra, who announced this during a press briefing said the pretest exercise is a critical […]
*Summon Lai Mohammed House of Representatives members elected in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday staged a walkout while the plenary was on in protest over ban of Twitter by the Federal Government. PDP Caucus leader, Rep Kingsley Chinda, who briefed newsmen alongside 19 PDP members said, “We walked out of plenary because because we […]
• Seek constitutional amendment• CAN, group decry arrest, killing of Igbo youths by security operatives The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has advised the Federal Government to allow the South-East pull out of the country if the support for secession for the region is widespread and have the backings of their leaders Guardian is reporting. It […]
The fate of foreigners at the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, and the Church hangs on the balance following the death of its founder, Pastor TB Joshua, as economic activities in the area is heavily affected The heavy presence of armed Mobile Policemen and Military Personnels at the entrance of the Synagogue Church Of […]
Evelyn, wife of Prophet T.B. Joshua., founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, has revealed how her husband died. In her words: “He ended the race prayerfully. He spent about three hours in prayers before the last service on the mountain and was looking very healthy. “He never showed any sign of illness or worry… […]
No fewer than 27 mourners were Sunday evening reportedly gunned down and several others sustained injuries when suspected armed herders stormed the Odugbeho community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue state during a burial ceremony. It was gathered from a source in the area that the marauders invaded and surrounded the community at about […]
