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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Impressed by the huge success of the Easter Monday final of the Den-Omins and Ikong Cyril Foundations’ Football Championship, Representative of Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Mrs. Blessing Onu, […]
The Indigenious People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied carrying out Monday’s attacks on Imo Police Headquarters and Correctional Centre.It was reported earlier that over 2,000 inmates were freed after the attack on […]
The headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed an attack on it custodial centre in Owerri in Imo state by unknown gunmen leading to escape of 1,844 inmates while 35 […]
* Ekeh-Edumoga dichotomy, 2023 politics and Ibilla phenomenon mar election for new leadership By our reporter Going by the oral narrative of Ito Welfare Association, IWA’s annual delegate conference of Saturday, April […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has declared a no-go-area to the disputed boundary area clash between Sabongida-Ora and Uhunmora communities in the Owan West local government area which has led to the […]
By Ogoh Titus Ito Welfare Association (IWA) is a socio- cultural organization, non-political, non-secular, non- governmental interest group embracing Ito people from different walks of life, diverse political learnings and inclinations united […]
Barring any last minute change in plans, Comr Oloko Ralph Ogbaji will brace the fear of Oju-Awajir Road by motorists and commuters and bravely travel on the road as he storms Bonta […]
Joe Okei-Odumakin, a human rights campaigner, on Saturday confirmed the passing of her husband, Yinka Odumakin, from a brief illness. Mrs Okei-Odumakin, also the President of Women Arise, made the announcement in […]
Comrade Moses Odeh is National Leader, All Middle Belt Youth Forum (AMBYF) as well as the Founding Secretary, Middle Belt Traditional Council (MBTC). In this interview with JAMES IBECHI and EJIKEME OMENAZU, […]
In the now viral video obtained by The Nation, he said he is not talking about any conspiracy theory, mark of the beast or mark of the antichrist but a “medical fault”. […]
By Odion Isaac The travails of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and the Benue people over persistent, consistent and well-organised attacks from bandits appear to be a local problem, an issue for […]
I sincerely wish to join the family, friends and colleagues of Prof. Chief John Egbe Enyi to heartily congratulate and celebrate with him 70th. I offer my warmest Congratulations to a distinguished […]
A Federal High Court in Lagos State has barred the Federal Government from blocking SIM cards not linked to National Identity Numbers (NIN), come April.The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy had, […]
Condemnation has continued to trail the recent attempted assassination of the Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, with the Eastern Union (EU), a political pressure group of the people of the old Eastern […]
Founder of Believers Love World aka Chris Embassy Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has lashed out at Christians receiving vaccine. Christians, he said, are healers who should believe in the word of God more […]
Chief Martin Onovo, former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP) has accused the nation’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of directly sponsored insecurity in the country. Onovo, Head, Policy Positions, […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, presented brand new cars to 13 outstanding teachers in the state The Nation is reporting. The governor made the presentation at the Lagos State Teachers […]
By James Ibechi and Ejikeme Omenazu Nigerians were shocked to their marrow on Saturday March 20, 2021, when gunmen suspected to be herdsmen attempted to assassinate Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State. […]
The Yoruba ethnic community in the 19 Northern States has said that it has nothing to do with the calls for Oduduwa Republic.President of the Yoruba Welfare Group Worldwide, Abdlhakeem Adegoke, told […]
The number one constituent of Otukpo/Ohimini federal Constituency, Hon. Mrs. Blessing Onu, would be present to witness the final of the Oju-Obi football championship this Easter season.Presidents of Den-Omins and Ikong Cyril’s […]
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 […]
