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Makurdi
It’s the capital of both Makurdi LGA and Benue State. Makurdi is also a Local Government Area in Benue state Makurdi started as a trading center for the British Royal Niger Company. Other trading centers established by the company include Abinsi (near Makurdi town), Abuku (near Buruku town) and Katsina Ala town. In 1927 it…
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Biggest local government areas in Benue State
LandThe biggest local government area in Benue State on the basis of land mass is Kwande. Kwande is large. Larger than some countries. Many indigenes of Kwande have never been to some parts of their local government area especially the parts that border Cameroon. Next is Guma then Katsina Ala. These are the 3 largest…
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Abwa, Mbagen
Abwa is the capital town of Mbagen clan of Tiv nation. Its located in Buruku LGA of Benue state along Gboko-Katsina Ala Road. It was mostly an administrative area in the early post independence period. It’s still an administrative town but also serves as a weekly market and an education hub with many schools. The…
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Adi, Etulo
Adi is the capital of Etulo people. A rice, fish and palm wine trading hub in Etulo council ward of Buruku LGA, Benue state, Nigeria Located along Gboko-Katsina Ala road, Adi is home to important Etulo institutions. They include: NKST Church, Iordye.Atta Secondary School, Adi.Etulo Community Secondary School, Adi. The town has a weekly market,…
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COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE NKST SYNOD JULY, 2019
THEME: GOD TAKES HEED OF THOSE WHO HEED HIS WORD Preamble: This is a communiqué of the NKST Annual Synod – July, 2019. The President – Rev. Dr. D.Z Anza Welcomed members of the Synod to the July 2019 Plenary Session. The President announced the death of some pastors and Pastors’ wives within the Nov.…
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NKST Synod meeting of November 9-20, 2020. The Communique
A Communique at the end of the NKST Synod of November 9 to 20 2020 IntroductionThe Nongo u Kristu u I Ser u Sha Tar – NKST – Universal Reformed Christian Church at its national synod held at Mkar and led by the President, Rev. Dr. D.Z. Anza under the theme, There are Accompanying benefits…
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NKST President. Rev DZ Anza
NKST Church got new leadership in November 2017. NKST President is Rev Dr DZ Anza NKST Secretary is Rev. E.M Shir During the Synod meeting of November 2017, the NKST conducted elections with the following as the new leadership known as Committee of Synod: President: Rev. D.Z. Anza (Immediate past: Rev. Hon. Dr. Ayohol Ate)…
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Benue ethnic composition
Benue State comprises several ethnic groups namely: Tiv, Idoma, Igede, Etulo, Abakwa, Nyifon, Undir, Ugee, Jukun, Afia, Utonkon, Izzi, Uzza and others. Out of Benue’s 23 local government areas, Tiv occupies 14, Idoma 7, Igede 2 with the others occupying parts. Tiv LGAs Idoma LGAs Igede LGAs The population size of some ethnic groups in…
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Tiv clans and towns
Tiv clans, their capitals and other towns. LGAs and states they’re found KusuvCapital: SatiOther towns, markets: Anongo (Tomanyiin), Anshav, Tomatar, TomataanLGA: BurukuState: Benue MbagenCapital: AbwaOther towns, markets: Ugbema, DenenLGA: BurukuState: Benue ShorovCapital: TyowanyeLGA: BurukuState: Benue TomboCapital: Buruku townOther towns, markets: UgaLGA: BurukuState: Benue IpavCapital: Gboko townOther towns, markets: MkovorLGA: GbokoState: Benue MbayionCapital: Gboko townLGA: GbokoState:…
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Tiv clans
Tiv people comprises two primary parts: Ichongo and Ipusu. These two have many clans. Tiv clans. States and LGAs they’re found Benue State Tiv LGAs and clans: BurukuKusuvMbagenShorovTombo GbokoIpavMbayionYandev Mbatyerev Mbatyav GumaIhyarevNongov Gwer EastIhyarev Gwer WestMasev Katsina-AlaShitileIkyurav TievTongov KonshishaGaavShangev Tiev KwandeNanev NyievTuranIkyurav YaShangev YaUgbeYionUndir Ugee LogoUgondoShitileTuran TievTombo MakurdiIhyarev TarkaMbakor UkumUkum UshongoUkanMbagbaMbagwazaUtangeIkov VandeikyaKunav Taraba State Tiv…
