By David Agogo Foreword The first time Ole ohwu dah (he who the wind blows good fortunes upon) whose father also called him Eka Inu, after the bush cat, emerged from the […]
JAMB to shift 2021 UTME date
At least 600,000 candidates who have indicated interest to participate in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are yet to register, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said. The problem […]
God is an Idoma
By Joseph Ode I exercise journalistic licence in casting this headline. I am not unmindful of the sensibilities of religious bigots who would cringe at the notion of reducing God to the […]
Obi communities urge Benue Govt to bridge River Akwa Nya
The people of Obi LGA of Benue state have appealed to the State Government to construct the major bridge across River Akwa nya on the road leading to Odiapa, Ameka and Igwe […]
Kidnap: Vigilantes arrest two suspects in Otukpo
Local Vigilante Group in Otukpo arrested two suspected members of a notorious five-man kidnap and robbery gang terrorising the inhabitants. The suspects arrested are 23-year-old Abubakar Usman and 25-year-old Usman Sani.Following an […]
Okwu, Ogewu in twin events, set tone for 2023 battle for the soul of Oju/Obi
Barring last minute change in plans, by Saturday, May 15, 2021, two significant political events would have successfully taken place in Oju LGA that would be deemed to set the tone for […]
75% of Nigerians unhappy with Buhari’s government — Okorocha
Former Imo State Governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha has strongly decried the level of injustice, poverty and unhappiness in the Country. He says nothing productive can come out of any country swimming in […]
I now go without reading newspapers to avoid depression from reports—Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he now goes days without reading the newspapers to avoid the depression that comes from reading bad reports of insecurity and other anomalies in the country. […]
Ortom to el-Rufai: you’re one of Nigeria’s enemies misleading Buhari
By James Ibechi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has hit his Kaduna counterpart Nasir El-Rufai with a devastating uppercut, accusing him of being one of the real enemies of Nigeria and the […]
FG issues new directive to N-Power applicants
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has called on applicants for the batch C N-Power programme to immediately update relevant information on National Social Investment Information Management System ( […]
MBA Forex is illegal, we warned Nigerians – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission has said it warned Nigerians against investing in the now troubled MBA Forex scheme.The Port Harcourt Head of Investigation and Enforcement for SEC, Suzzie Enebli made the […]
Otukpo varsity will never compromise standards – V-C
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, (FUHSO), Professor Innocent Ujah, has said that the new university will not compromise academic and moral standards for whatever reason. Particularly, the university will […]
Two Nigerian pastors die in sleep
Thursday was a black day and a day of mourning for the Christian faithful in Nigeria as two renowned Pastors lost their lives according to reports.First, in what is still a shocking […]
Peace Corps boss, Prof. Akoh, interacts with indigent school kids, pays their fees
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 […]
Why I reported journalist, Ode, to Police — Ortom
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 […]
Senators Moro, Egwu sue for peace between Benue, Ebonyi communities
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 […]
Why Bill Gates, wife divorced after 27 years
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 […]
Editorial: The Aliade-Mbakine-Obarike Road needs urgent attention
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, […]
Bill Gates announces divorce from wife Melinda
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 […]
18-year-old man, two others arrested for alleged sodomy in Otukpo
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 […]
jamesibechi.com 