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09/12/2023

Nasarawa University student commits su***de

A 100-level female student of the Nasarawa State University (NSUK), Keffi, Maikeffi Redemption Sarah has reportedly committed su***de, by consuming a poisonous substance.

Sarah, 21 years old, fourth and last born of the family, and an undergraduate of Microbiology was said to have killed herself due to deep emotions and depression.

The incident was said to have occurred on Friday evening at an off-campus lodge near Family and Friends Hotel area, opposite Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Her male friend who posted her death on Facebook, confirmed the ugly incident to our correspondent on the telephone.

“We spoke with her Thursday evening and she was to come to Akwanga from Keffi, attend a wedding today Saturday, then go back tomorrow Sunday, just for me to hear of her sudden death” he said.

It was gathered that some students and neighbours made efforts to neutralize and save her from the unfortunate incident by using palm oil but it proved abortive.

The lifeless body of the deceased has since been deposited at the mortuary in Keffi.

A relative of the deceased also posted on Facebook, that she would be buried today Saturday in Akwanga, her country home.

09/12/2023

Jato Aka (Aga) Market

Sorghum has displaced Bambara nut on performance list of commodities at Aga Market otherwise known as Jato Aka.

Last market day, commodities' performance was as follows:

Sorghum (red): 90k
Bambara nut: 70k
Rice: 45k
Soyabeans: 38k

It's another Aga Market Day today. It holds every Saturday. Four Aga market days and we are done with year 2023.

Source: Benue Foods & Markets

09/12/2023

Beautiful Benue Good Morning to you all.

Our land is a beautiful and our people are beautiful.

Happy Sabbath day 🙏🙏.

08/12/2023

Governor Alia Presents 2024 Budget to the State Assembly

…Focused on Development, Job Creation, and Poverty Alleviation

Benue State, Nigeria - December 8, 2023

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, delivered a compelling budget presentation to the State Assembly on Friday, 8th December, 2023, outlining the key pillars of the 2024 fiscal plan.

Titled "Budget of Infrastructure Development, Job Creation, and Poverty Alleviation," the proposed budget reflects his administration's steadfast commitment to fostering economic growth and social progress across the state.

The Governor's resounding speech during the presentation highlighted the core priorities and financial allocation aimed at steering Benue State towards a trajectory of robust growth and enhanced societal well-being.

The budget's total outlay amounts to an impressive ₦225.73 billion, meticulously distributed across various crucial sectors to drive sustainable progress.

The governor emphasized the paramount importance of education, assigning ₦33.86 billion, representing 15% of the budget, towards fostering a more robust educational infrastructure.

Health, another cornerstone of development, received a matching allocation of ₦33.88 billion, accounting for 15.01% of the budget, aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and quality.

A significant focus was directed towards the agricultural sector, with an allocation of ₦28.26 billion (12.52% of the budget), envisioning agricultural development as a key catalyst for economic growth and food security within the state.

Furthermore, Governor Alia's strategic approach to reinforcing the rule of law and justice was evident in the allocation of ₦12.93 billion (5.73% of the budget) to support the legal system.

Security, a pivotal concern in sustaining stability, was allocated ₦10.81 billion (4.79% of the budget) to fortify efforts in ensuring safety and peace across the state.

With an eye on enhancing infrastructural development, an impressive ₦80.73 billion (35.77% of the budget) was earmarked to bolster the state's foundational structures.

Additionally, social welfare initiatives received ₦7.77 billion (3.44% of the budget) to aid vulnerable populations, while commerce was allocated ₦4.15 billion (1.84% of the budget) to bolster economic activities.

The remaining ₦13.33 billion (5.90% of the budget) was apportioned to various other critical sectors, demonstrating Governor Alia's holistic approach to comprehensive development.

This proposed budget, with its multi-dimensional approach, reflects Governor Alia's unwavering commitment to fostering a prosperous, inclusive, and equitable society in Benue State.

The deliberate allocation across diverse sectors signals a conscious effort towards sustainable development, job creation, and poverty eradication for socio-economic advancement, aiming to position Benue State as a model for inclusive growth and prosperity.

The budget is set to undergo deliberations and scrutiny by the Honorable Members of the State Assembly, marking the initial step toward the realization of Governor Alia's visionary agenda and strategic development plan for a greater Benue.

Source: Benue State Governmentt

08/12/2023

Benue Celebrity Couples, Mr. And Mrs. Benjamin and Mwuese Florence Kpamngu finally tie the knot in the Christian way.

Congratulations to you Beautiful souls, blessed couples.

May your home be blessed.

The one that win my heart the most is the rare gem, the bride; who, instead of responding harshly to social media bully against her intended marriage to her husband which many claimed was younger than her, she explicate in the most courteous way giving details pertaining to the age barrier between them in a calmed manner. No wonder she won the hearts of many and attracted so much favour.

This kind of ladies are rare.

I can't stop admiring them.

May God keep blessing their homes.

08/12/2023

The growth is spontaneous, the reach is massive, the progress is steady, the love for this page is undeserved.

All we have to say is thank Benue.

Thank you Esteemed followers.

This page will useless without your support and recommendations.

We are dedicated to giving you verified news and well-researched documentaries and commentaries.

May God bless you all. 🙏🙏🙏

We are grateful. 🙇🙇🙇

Happy weekend Benue!!

08/12/2023

GOOD NEWS 💪

DR LIZZY JOHNSON SULEMAN INTERVENES ON ACUTE WATER SCARCITY IN 3 COMMUNITIES OF
OJU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, SUPPORTING THE OJU UNITY FORUM.

According to the report, She is Graciously paying for the creation of free BORE HOLES in 3 oju communities, to ensure clean water supply. The first BoreHole is under construction already.

We are proud of you our Benue daughter.

08/12/2023

REALITY OF LIFE

By reaching this stage in life, the lion can no longer hunt, kill or defend itself.

It roars and roars until it weakens, then it will be surrounded by the Hyenas, nibbled and devoured.

They won't even let him die to be dismembered.

Life is short, what happens to the lion also happens to us humans.

We won't be young forever.
We won't always be the strongest.
We won't always be on top.
We won't always be the boss.
We won't always be the king of the jungle or king of life.

As long as God and life gives us opportunities, let's be humble, remove arrogance and mistreatment.

Because sooner or later, life will pass us a bill and we will reap just what we sow.

08/12/2023

GOVERNOR ALIA MAKES NEW APPOINTMENTS

Friday, December 8th, 2023

His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has approved the following appointments.

1. Engr. Prof. Gabriel Akpen – Director General, Bureau of Special Projects & Infrastructure

2. Mrs. Pat. Goja – Manager, Novus Microfinance Bank

3. Engr. Terese Ninga – Director General, Bureau of Agricultural Development & Mechanization (BNARDA & BENTHA)

4. Dr. Terna Francis – Director General, Education Quality Assurance Agency

5. CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS WELFARE BOARD
(a). Rev. Fr. Michael Melladu, FJS – Chairman
(b). Mr. Shadrack Toryila Asombo – Member
(c). Mr. George Welgba – Member
(d). Ene Eiyemonye – Member
(e). Pastor Jethro Moor – Member
(f). Mr. James Gbamwuan – Secretary

6. MUSLIM PILGRIMS WELFARE BOARD
(a). Alh. Abdullahi Sani Danjuma – Chairman
(b). Alh. Hamza Yahaya – Member
(c). Imam Muhammad Abdulmalik – Member
(d). Alh. Muhammad Sanusi Adamu – Member
(e). Alhasan Ahmadu – Secretary

7. STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD (SUBEB)
(a). Dr. Grace Adagba – Chairman
(b). Paul Ebe – Member
(c). Prince Andy Uwouku – Member
(d). Okpeh Mathias Ugwoke – Member
(e). Dr. Joseph Jande – Secretary

DEPUTY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

1. Hon. Sonni Adapoyi - PSA to the Governor on Administration in the office.

2. Hon. Ms Duniya Agbo - PSA to the Governor on Protocol.

3. Mrs. Onyowoicho T Onumajuru - PSA to the Governor on Monitoring and Evaluation

4. Mr. Adeyi Ode - PSA to the Governor on Statistics and Data Analysis

5. Mr. Eric Ameh - SSA on Administration

6. Hon. Owoicho Obla - P A to Deputy Governor

7. Hon. Godwin Obaje - SSA to the Governor on Finance and Logistics

8. Hon. Emmanuel Ochiogbo - SA on Transport

9. Hon. Linus Ejilogo - SSA Community Relations

10. Hon. Joy Ameh - SSA to the Wife of the Deputy Governor on Administration

11. Hon. Nora Odeh - SA to Deputy Governor's Wife

12. Hon. Jane Okwori - PA to Deputy Governor's Wife

Governor Alia believes the appointed persons who are carefully selected based on their past records of service and worth of experience will be able to deliver in the key agencies assigned.

He charges them to permanently put the state first in all their official engagements.

He congratulates and wishes the new appointees a fruitful stay in the office.

Sir Tersoo Kula,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.

08/12/2023

SAD NEWS!!😢😢

Appeal Court judge slumps, passes away during nomination to Supreme Court

A federal appellate judge has passed away as the process for his elevation to the Supreme Court was commencing, according to Peoples Gazette.

Judiciary sources informed Peoples Gazette that Justice Joseph Shagbaor Ikyegh died on Wednesday evening in his hometown of Makurdi at the age of 65. Ikyegh was the president of the Port Harcourt division until he suddenly slumped in front of his family members and was promptly pronounced dead, according to sources.

His death occurred weeks after political opposition in Ogun accused him of accepting cash bribes to uphold the controversial reelection of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Mr. Ikyegh led the panel that upheld a lower tribunal decision, which was largely based on a technical claim that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party described as ‘purported’ the initial certification of Mr. Abiodun by the electoral office INEC. He was joined by another judge on the three-member panel.

The last judge, Jane Esienanwan Inyang, disagreed with the decision, stating that there was no justification for upholding Mr. Abiodun as governor. The matter was quickly appealed to the Supreme Court by Ladi Adebutu, Mr. Abiodun’s main challenger in the March 18 governorship poll.

Judiciary watchdogs said the ruling was among the most controversial of election petition verdicts so far this season. Mr. Abiodun denied all allegations of judiciary interference, and family and friends described Mr. Ikyegh as a thoroughbred jurist who dedicated his life to delivering justice to the Nigerian people. An NJC official confirmed an outstanding petition but declined further comments on the matter.
Born in 1958, Mr. Ikyegh was on the list of judges due for elevation as associate justices of the Supreme Court, an exercise that commenced days ago and was expected to be completed before December 31, 2023.

Source: People's Gazette.

07/12/2023

Congratulations to you on this great feat, Bonezworld

More wins to you brother.

The sky will be your starting point.
Keep making Benue proud.

You be big Name.

07/12/2023

That's what I have been battling with since morning. 🙁🙁🙁

07/12/2023

Homecoming/ 70th Birthday Celebration of Sen. Dr George Akume CON, Secretary General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

ITINERARY

1. Saturday December 23, 2023: Arrival of the Celebrant in Makurdi With a Heroic Welcome Procession

2. Tuesday December 26, 2023: Symposium/ Colloquium in Honour of the Celebrant @ BSU College of Health Sciences, Makurdi

3. Wednesday December 27, 2023: 70th Birthday Thanksgiving/ Reception in Wannune, Tarka LGA

Kindly call the Media and Publicity Committee for adverts/ placement of goodwill messages in the event brochure.

07/12/2023

Hello Benue!!

Remember the season we are in.

As you drive take note of this short story.
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May God keep you all as we get into the new year in Jesus Name 🙏🙏

07/12/2023

I followed Doctors advice strictly.

I can't come and kill myself. 🙁🙁

07/12/2023

You're all invited. 7th January 2024 will be the date.

A Kingdom General will be 60 years.

God bless Rev. Pastor Thomas Igya. Your impact in Tiv land, Benue and Beyond will never be forgotten.

We love you Daddy.

07/12/2023

Good morning Benue!!!

The Holy Bible is complete.

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. Proverbs 29:2

It's clear and we are feeling it daily.

May Benue ever rejoice 🙏🙏

07/12/2023

Mama Ekundayo – The Kogi Woman Who Raised Over 500 Orphans And Abandoned Children.

Mama Ekundayo has been described as the Mother Theresa of Africa, because she dedicated most of her life to take care of orphans and abandoned children in the society.

In 2007, she adopted her 469th child, and by the year 2008; she had already cared for over 500 children. This act earned her the nickname “Olomo yeye”, which means someone with many children.

Her lifestyle projected the meaning of her name, “Ekundayo,” which is translated to mean, “tears have turned to joy” in Yoruba language.

Mama Ekundayo, who’s real name is Janet Ekundayo gave birth to five children of her own, but that did not stop her from adopting other kids because of her love for children.

She enjoyed the company of little children, therefore taking care of them came naturally to her.

In 1969, Mama Ekundayo made a decision to dedicate the rest of her life to taking care of orphans and abandoned children.

For over 50 years, Mama Janet Ekundayo ran the Ekundayo Orphanage Home in Isanlu Makutu, Kogi state. She has been described as one of the most influential Kogi Women of all time.

Among her kids is popular Nigerian Singer and Photographer TY Bello

Cc Kogi state Hub

06/12/2023

Don't disrespect elders person, but don't work with every advice from an elderly person. Remember fools grow old too.

06/12/2023

BREAKING: Protest Rocks Zaria Over Nigerian Army Bombing Of Kaduna Community Killing 120 Civilians | Sahara Reporters.

06/12/2023

Stakeholders. 🤔🤔🤔

06/12/2023

E dey easy to copy? 🙄🙄🙄.

06/12/2023

The time is short...
We need to act fast 😂🙏

board meeting ongoing no noise📌

05/12/2023

Kaduna Bombing: Obi Urges Military To Be Cautious, Professional

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed grief over the death of dozens of persons caused by the drone airstrike in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army.

In a series of tweet on his X handle on Tuesday, the former Anambra State Governor stated that the Nigerian military must exercise utmost caution and professionalism to avoid reoccurrence.

He wrote, "I read with sadness, the devastating reports of the accidental bombing of Tudun Biri Village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, by a Nigerian Army craft that mistook the villagers for terrorists. The lethal incident left death tolls reported to have risen to 80 persons, with several others injured.

"While our military continues to fight impressively against insecurity in many parts of the country, they must exercise utmost caution and professionalism to avoid this kind of embarrassment to both the military and the country.

"Any incident that leads to harm or loss of lives of the innocent people they are meant to protect should be avoided.

"Even though the mishap is one too many, the security agencies should work with reliable human intelligence report on ground before any offensive attack to avoid innocent casualties as has reported in this case.

"Fatal mistakes like this leave indelible trauma on the families who have lost their loved ones to this ugly and unfortunate mishap. I sincerely commiserate with families that lost their loved ones. And to the dead, I pray God Almighty to forgive their sins and grant them eternal rest, and quick healing to the injured.

"We pray that such a mistake leading to a sorrowful outcome, as this, never happens again in our country. It is regrettable that the problem of insecurity in our nation has persisted for so long that we are now paying such unintended human costs as collateral damage."

The PUNCH reports that there was widespread outrage on Monday over the accidental bombing of Tudun Biri in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State by the Nigerian Army on Sunday, which left no fewer than 85 villagers dead.

Credit: X| PeterObi

05/12/2023

ARMY ACCIDENTALLY BOMBS KADUNA VILLAGERS

Many residents have been reportedly killed in an accidental air strike carried out by a Nigerian Army aircraft at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The incident is said to have occurred around 9pm on Sunday, when villagers gathered for Maulud celebration.

The Kaduna state government in its reaction says it has received briefings from security forces on the attack which is said to have left an unknown number of citizens dead and many others injured.

At a meeting presided over by Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe, which had in attendance heads of security agencies, religious and traditional leaders, the Nigerian Army explained the circumstances that led to the unintended attack.

The General Officer Commanding One Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna, Major General VU Okoro explained that the Nigerian Army was on a routine mission against terrorists before its operations inadvertently affected members of the community resulting in a collateral damage.

Source: Authority 99.9 Fm

05/12/2023

🤣🤣🤣🤣

The painful truth is some prisoners are living better than the free in this country.

Country hard.

05/12/2023

Some people go cry!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

05/12/2023

You're all invited.

05/12/2023

ALIA INAUGURATES LOCAL GOVERNMENT CARETAKER CHAIRMEN

---Charges them to Lead with Integrity, Fairness

By Isaac Uzaan

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

The Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Dr Hyacinth Iormem Alia has inaugurated local government Caretaker Chairmen with a charge on them to lead with integrity, transparency and fairness.

Performing the exercise Tuesday, December 05, 2023 at New Banquet Hall, Government House Makurdi, Governor Alia said the primary duty of the caretaker chairmen was to serve the people, to be their voice and to advocate for their needs.

The Governor continued that their role was not merely administrative, but also a chance to make a difference in the lives of the people they represent.

He advised the chairmen to be guided by the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability at all times, and also rise above limitations, break barriers and bring about positive change in the state.

The Governor congratulated those inaugurated and wished them Godspeed in their work, even as he promised that due processes would be followed to ensure the early inauguration of the remaining chairmen.

Responding on behalf of the newly inaugurated Chairmen, the Caretaker Chairman for Konshisha, LGA, Hon. Philip Achua thanked the Governor for finding them worthy of appointment as Caretaker Chairmen.

He promised that they would work diligently in line with the seven point agenda of Governor Hyacinth Alia and also replicate his good style of governance in their various local government areas.

Those inaugurated include; Hon. Onazi Agbese Charles for Ado local government, Hon. Ochayi Alidu for Apa local government, Hon. Agber Iorkyaan for Buruku Local Government, Hon. Agber Tavershima Abraham for Gboko Local Government, Hon. Simon Unongo for Guma Local Government, and Hon. Agbo Comfort for Gwer - East Local Government.

Others are Hon. Henry Agba for Gwer-West, Hon. Francis Zanzan for Katsina-ala Local Government, Hon. Philip Achua for Konshisha Local Government, Rev. Mark Teryila Hule for Kwande Local Government, Rev. Jonathan Iorliam Adagbe for Logo Local Government, and Hon. James Dwem for Makurdi Local Government.

Also sworn in were Hon. Okoh Joseph for Ogbadibo Local Government, Hon. Samson Okoh for Ohimini Local Government, Hon.Onyilo Douglas Omale for Okpokwu Local Government, Hon. Alfred Oketa Omakwu for Otukpo Local Government, and Hon. Roy Terna Ashirga for Tarka Local Government.

Hon. Alex Avakaa for Ushongo Local Government, Rev. Haanongon Gideon for Ukum local government.

Photo Credit: Lanshima Ephraim

04/12/2023

POLICE ON IT AGAIN

Any Person Arrested And Can't Justify His Source Of Income Should Be Properly investigated And Charged To Court — Delta Police PRO, DSP Bright Edafe, Advocates

He wrote: ‘“It is a very sad trend that people feel it's wrong to question the suspicious wealth of persons who can not lay claim to any justifiable means of income. When we have cases of ritual killings, Kidnapping, and even internet fraud. We tell our men to do the right thing and not take it as an avenue to extort. However, any person arrested and can't justify his source of income should be properly investigated and charged to court when the cockroach in his cupboard has been unveiled. Like me, hate me, I don't mind, it's the simple truth.'”

04/12/2023

More than 400 followers recorded in less than 1 week. We are making progress, even without running adds or anything. Just educative content and your utmost support.

Heading to 3k followers now😲😲 in just few months of existence, barely 4 months.

Much appreciation to you esteemed family🙏🙏🙏🙇🙇🙇

Love you all❣️🌹 and thank you a thousand times.

04/12/2023

HELLO!! BENUE!!!

READ THIS 👇👇👇 CAREFULLY

"GOV. ALIA, HIGHLY SPIRITUAL

I remember our time in the church. During Healing Masses, the congregation would gather, where-in, different people would come with different motives and different ailments.

The first few hours of the day would be devoted to saying prayers, including reciting the 20 decades of the Holy Rosary, prayer of St. Michael the Archangel would also be said, and the choir would continue singing solemn hymns of penitence as the congregants remorsely remembered their past conducts.

Fr. Alia would come out with a monstrance and exposed the Corpus Christi (Body of Christ) for benediction, a solemn prayer venerating the Body of Christ and invoking divine protection.

The time of Benediction was the rising moment leading to the high point of the Healing Mass. At this time, many people would start leaving the arena. The Holy Spirit would take over the area and those who were possibly possessed by evil spirits would no longer want to stay any longer.

The next stage would be the raising of the Monstrance. At this time, there would be heavy commotion in the evil kingdom. Different spirits would be manifesting in different styles. This moment was usually terrible, we would not want to stay away from Fr. Alia for fear of what the evil spirit might do to us.

After the dramatic upheavals, quietness would be restored, the land would be cleanse, and people would receive healing.

As a healer of international repute, I have no cause to doubt what God can use Fr. Alia to do. Who knows, the church scenario might be playing out in politics.

Penitential hymns have long been sang during the first few months. We are now moving towards the high point of the healing and the environment is no longer conducive for others. They cannot wait for the monstrance to be raised. They have to take their exits early. However, their exits would not stop the healing."

By Isaac Uzaan.

04/12/2023

WHERE DID WE GET IT WRONG AMONGST OURSELVES?

We rushed up to do Justice4Mohbad in makurdi Benue State just for the trendz even when most of you who hit the street never knew him or about his music.

Alabama has always been in the forefront of each struggle in Benue and some we joined up together at abuja, yet no plan nothing for his gruesome murder by one chance syndicate in abuja who raised false alarm against him. Where is the charity they say begins at home?

© Ukan Kurugh

04/12/2023

Every problem😢 get solution. 😁💪
Always Think a way out of it.
So don give up.😕😂😁😀

04/12/2023

Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on Business, SME's, and Microfinance Hon. Akombo Benedict has resigned his appointment

Hon. Akombo was formerly Director of Finance Alia/Ode Campaign Organization.

- MT

04/12/2023

Happy New week to Benue!!

May God lead is through the week in Jesus Name 🙏🙏.

03/12/2023

Photo of the day!

God bless Benue. 💪💪💪

03/12/2023

Next on will be "AKWEYA PEOPLE OF BENUE STATE".

We all deserve to be known. 💪

03/12/2023

EXPLORING BENUE PART 6

THE IGEDE PEOPLE OF BENUE STATE.

The origin of the Igede people of Benue State is somehow conflicting as it could be to any other tribe. It's quite often other historian tried vainly to prove that the Igede people are just a dialect of Idoma, the claim which is being refuted firmly and consdered by Ai' Igede as an attempt to denigrate their identity. While others believe that the Igede tribe are migrants from the Ogoja province in Cross River state; others argue that their origin could be traced to Sabon Gidan Ora in the present day Edo State.

According to history as researched by Benue Newspoint, There was a great warrior from Owan community in the great Benin Empire whose name was Agba. Agba was an Ora man from the Ohia clan. Ohia was regarded as the most senior clan of Ora clan. The man Agba being the leader of Ohia clan, made a serious case for himself and Ohia people to be the Ruling house of the entire Oras and rejected rotational arrangement because Ohia was senior clan in Ora. The entire Ora community ( minus Ohia) led by Evbiobe rejected this proposal and to finally stifle future claims like this from Ohia people, they banished the leader of the Ohia people which was Agba. Agba journeyed far to Benue state through Nsukka in Enugu state where he founded the Igede Kingdom covering the present day Oju and Obi Local Government Areas in Benue State. . This historical event in Igede history is commonly recounted in song and drama, for instance the record and drama piece "Ego ny'Igede".

There are 14 clans in Igede land that covered 2 local government areas in Benue which are:

Ada (Ada),

Anchim (Ọchẹchẹ),

Oye (Ugbodu),

Ụkpa (Amọnọ),

Ọbọrụ (Ọgbagba),

Owo (Ochim-Aadu),

Ibilla (Ugbeyikum),

Ainu (Ada-Ainu),

Ito (Ada-Oto),

Uwokwu (Ololẹga),

Idelle (Anyị-Odum),

Ịgabwụ (Okpalotu),

Itakpa (Ada Otakpa), and

Oju (Ọnyị-Okpogo)

The paramount traditional ruler of the Igede people is known as: “Ad’utu”. Their language is a member of the Niger-Congo languages and the Benue-Congo subgroup family.

Their culture has so much respect for nature, which is believed to be interconnected with God or gods. Issues of first child especially male or first fruits are traditionally celebrated. They place a high premium on male children (anyi aleng) as custodians of culture and inhabitants of the family who perpetuate the father’s name.

Igede people are known to be peace loving, hospitable, accommodating, hardworking and and well-mannered. Having the population of about 300,000 they have spread across Nigeria, like every other tribes, working honestly to earn a living in various fields of life endeavours, still having a good portion of them gladly involved in farming activities and successful therein. Land is the source of the economic existence of the Igede people who are largely agrarian. There is communal and individual ownership of land. It is shared along patrilineal lines. Women do not own land according to Igede custom.

They have one of the famous and colourful annual Festival in Benue State Known as "Igede Agba New yam Festival" celebrated in September, during which Igede all over the world including other lovers of the festival which are even nontribe troupe the land to witness this gorgeous occasion. In fact, the last Igede Agba was Honoured by the former first lady of Nigeria, Dr. Dam Patience Goodluck in Company of the incumbent governor of the state and other dignitaries and creams of the society.

They are associated with various kinds of food crops such as; yam (iju), foofoo (akpu), banbaranut (egbeyi), and the like. Traditionally, yam is their staple food and the king of all crops; other important food crops are cassava, cocoyam, vegetables, maize, palm tree, and others.

The prominent Igede sons and daughters include and not limited to the following:
—Ode Ojowu, Chief Economic Adviser to President Obasanjo and CEO National Planning Commission.
—Oga Okwoche, Former Nigerian Ambassador to France
—Peter Okwoche, host of the BBC Focus on Africa TV news magazine programme
—Ogiri Ajene, former Deputy Governor of Benue State
—Dr. Stephen Ijaha, The pioneer rector of Delta State Polytechnic
—Otefe-Oghara, Late Joel I. Iji, Ace Broadcaster
—Prof. (Chief) John E. Enyi, Lecturer BSU, astute public Administrator and Rural Development
—Pst. Dr. Mrs. Becky Enenche, A Medical Doctor and an Evangelist, as well as the wife of the prominent Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre in Abuja Nigeria.
— Stephen Uche Okolo, popularly known as Steve Crown. A famous gospel Artist in Nigeria, based in Abuja.

Igede people are 97.5% Christians, 2.45% traditional believers and 0.001% Muslims.

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