Maurice Wilks, a pioneering British engineer, was the visionary behind Land Rover, one of the world’s most iconic off-road vehicle brands. His inspiration came in 1947 when, as the engineering director of the Rover Company, he saw the need for a durable, versatile vehicle that could handle the demands of agriculture, rugged terrain, and post-war…

A MAKURDI Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 35-year-old man, Paul Gyenger, in prison custody for allegedly calling Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue “a chronic womaniser” on social media. Gyenger, who lives in Makurdi, was charged with ‘cyberstalking’ and ‘defamation of character’. However, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Kelvin Mbanongun, did not take the plea…

On April 3, 1973, a historic moment in telecommunications took place in New York City. Martin Cooper, an engineer at Motorola, made the world’s first cell phone call, a groundbreaking achievement that would eventually lead to today’s mobile communication revolution. The call wasn’t just any call; it was a bold message to Cooper’s main competitor,…

A Box Girder Bridge is a type of bridge known for its hollow, box-shaped girder beams, which give it a unique blend of structural integrity and efficiency. Widely used in modern engineering for highways, railways, and river crossings, these bridges are designed to handle long spans, heavy loads, and challenging environmental conditions. In this guide,…

Hyacinth Iormem Alia, the Governor of Benue State, had a strategic partnership meeting with Huawei Technologies Limited in Shenzhen, China, on October 30, 2024 and the tour of Huawei Technologies Ltd, Research and Development center. The meeting was part of the Governor’s strategic initiative to launch the Digital Benue Plan Strategy 2024-2033 (DBPS). Within two…

The Nigerian Army ranks are divided into commissioned officer ranks and non-commissioned officer ranks. Here is a breakdown of each: Commissioned Officer Ranks Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks These ranks are hierarchical, with Field Marshal being the highest possible rank (though it is not in active use), and Recruit being the starting rank for enlisted personnel.

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading construction and engineering firms, has officially announced a leadership transition as the current Managing Director, Engr. Dr. Lars Richter, steps down following the completion of his contract. Dr. Richter, who began his journey with the company in 2002 and rose to Managing Director in 2018, expressed gratitude…

In a significant leadership transition, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, a leading engineering and construction company, has appointed Dr. Peer Lubasch as the new Managing Director effective October 16, 2024. The appointment follows the decision of the company’s outgoing Managing Director, Engr. Dr. Lars Richter, to step down after his contract ended on October 15, 2024.…

The Challawa Gorge Dam, inaugurated in 1991, represents a vital milestone in Nigeria’s infrastructure development. Located on the Challawa River, a tributary of the Kano River, this monumental structure spans an impressive 7.8 kilometers in length and reaches a height of 42 meters. With a capacity of 930 million cubic meters, the dam was built…

The Louis Edet House is the official headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), located in the bustling capital city of Abuja. Named after Louis Edet, Nigeria’s first indigenous Inspector General of Police, the building symbolizes the commitment of the NPF to maintaining law, order, and public safety across the country. Constructed by Julius Berger…