The Fulbe, also known as Fulani in English and Peul in French, make up a significant portion of the Borgu population, accounting for over 25%. They refer to themselves as Fulbe (plural) and Pullo (singular), and their language is called Fulfulde, also known as Fula. Social Status and Community Structure Despite their substantial population, the…

The Baatombu, also referred to as Barutombu, are an ethnic group primarily found in the Borgu region, which spans parts of both Benin and Nigeria. The term “Baatombu” is derived from their self-designation, with the singular form being “Baatonu,” which means “person” in their language, Baatonum. They are also known by several other names, including…

The Executive Chairman of Oju Local Government Council, Hon. Jackson Adah Ominyi, has appointed Dr Sunday Ogakwu Adoga as the Local Government Secretary and Chief Uta Ogbu as his Chief of Staff. Dr. Sunday Ogakwu Adoga is a seasoned university Don with numerous educational achievements to his name. He did his first and second degrees…

Appoints Daniel Amokachi As Technical Adviser In a major shakeup, the Board of Lobi Stars FC has officially relieved Coach Eugene Agagbe of his position as Chief Coach with immediate effect. This decision follows the Board’s review of Agagbe’s failure to meet a five-match win target, managing only one victory while losing three. In a…

The documented history of the Baatonu people, also known as the Baatombu or Bariba, begins with their integral role in the establishment of the ancient Kingdom of Borgu. This kingdom, located in what is today northeastern Benin and western Kwara State in Nigeria, was co-founded by the Baatonu people alongside other ethnic groups. The Baatonu…

The ancient Kingdom of Borgu was a unique West African polity that showcased a blend of ethnicities, languages, and political traditions. The region’s complex history, marked by the influence of the Boko/Busa and Baatombu people, continues to shape its cultural and social dynamics. The intermarriage of these groups, the role of the wassangari ruling class,…

Shortly after exercising his franchise in the just concluded Benue council polls at his Ohoho-Owo polling unit, member Representing Oju/Obi Federal constituency at the National Assembly and Deputy Chairman House Committee on Army, Rt Hon David Ogewu FCAI, walked some two kilometers stretch of the Oju-Adum-Cross River Road which is under construction down to the…

3rd Oct. 2024 BLUE PRINT: Local Government workable administrative framework. Below are the monumental achievements of Hon Dr Dennis Akura, upon his assumption of office duties as Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Benue State on Bureau of Local and Chieftaincy Affairs, on the 3rd October, 2023 1, Local Government Financial autonomy Grant.2, Prompt…

With directives from the capable president of the Senate,Comrd Sen.Bojande A. Caleb,I pen down on behalf of the Red Chamber to congratulate you Dr Maurice Emberga Tyokever on your new term as the provost COE K/ALA. COE K/ALA IN AFFILIATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR It is with immense pleasure that we congratulate you on your…

By Bridget Ikyado Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia PhD has cast his votes in the State Local Government elections in his home town Mbagul in Vandiekya local government of Benue. The governor performed his civic duties at exactly 2:42p.m with many citizens in participation. It would be recalled that the governor had…