This village, belonging to Thanks people, has been floating on the sea for 1300 years.This is the only floating settlement in the world. The people of this community are called Tankas or Tanka People and are 7000 in number.They were sometimes termed as ‘sea gypsies’ by the Chinese and the British.Their homes are floating on…

Crystal Palace are one of the sides who are monitoring young Southampton forward Tyler Dibling ahead of a potential move, according to GIVEMESPORT sources. The England youth international is quickly becoming a fan favourite at the St Mary’s Stadium, proving real excitement in attack. The Saints have endured a difficult start to the campaign, but…

The Amazon River is the longest in the world measuring 7020 km, it originates at the foot of the Mismi mountain in Peru and empties into the Atlantic Ocean from Brazil. Its mighty tributaries also pass through Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname.There is no bridge crossing this river. The Spanish explorer…

Celtic FC is preparing for an important Champions League fixture against Slovan Bratislava, where the team will be looking to kick-start their European campaign after recent domestic success. Manager Brendan Rodgers has expressed confidence in his squad’s readiness to tackle the challenge ahead, emphasizing the importance of home support at Celtic Park. Paulo Bernardo, one…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has handed over a truck of palliatives he confiscated recently in Makurdi to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and theIndependent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)with a charge to conduct a thorough investigation over suspicions of diversion, Sir Tersoo Kula , Press Secretary to the Governor stated. Recall that…

Reece James remains sidelined with a hamstring issue, which has kept him out for the early part of the season. His return is expected in late September. Malo Gusto, who had been filling in at right back is also out due to a thigh injury, though he’s aiming to return by September 21. Another notable…

Hyacinth Iormem Alia (born 15 May 1966) is a Nigerian Catholic cleric and politician who has been a serving governor of Benue State since 29 May 2023. Hyacinth Iormem Alia19th Governor of Benue StateAssumed office29 May 2023DeputySamuel OdePreceded bySamuel OrtomPersonal detailsBorn15 May 1966 (age 58)Mbangur, Mbadede, Vandeikya, Benue State, NigeriaPolitical partyAll Progressives CongressOccupationPolitician, Catholic priest

The Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has commenced the implementation of the new basic 9 national education policy. This Executive Chairman, SUBEB, Dr Grace Adagba, disclosed this on Wednesday during a radio programme on Radio Benue titled “On the Line” and monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The new education policy…

Major markets in Benue State are Wurukum, Gboko, Zaki Biam, Tyowanye, Agbo (Vandeikya), Ihugh, Adikpo, Wannune, Katsina Ala, Otukpo. Others are: Benue is a State, located in the North-Central region of Nigeria, nicknamed the “Food Basket of the Nation” due to its great agricultural produce. The state produces a variety of crops like yams, rice, soybeans, cassava, and…