Home births are on the rise in Benue State, not because they are safer, but because public health facilities are broken beyond trust. Pregnant women are turning to unsafe havens of giving birth at home and even patronizing traditional birth attendance (TBA). By: David Arome For 22-year-old Martha Agur, living in the Ageraga – kohol community, Kwande LGA, Benue State, giving birth at a government-owned health facility was never an option to accept. The closest health clinic to her is a distance away with no functional delivery equipment, no midwives and no power supply. Martha recalled her ordeal at the health clinic she once visited: “I have been there; the health worker told me they had no gloves, medicines or even delivery beds.” Her husband, Agur, a subsistence farmer, had once sold off their only goat to pay for Martha’s antenatal visit to the town. But could no longer afford to continue due to financial constraints. READ ALSO Rural Healthcare Crisis in Benue: How Drug Shortages and Inadequate Facilities Drive Nigerians to Dangerous Self-Medication Power Outages Cripple Businesses and Healthcare in Benue, Residents Demand Urgent Action Solar-Powered Mental Healthcare Centre Supports Benue Conflict Victims Amid Uncertain Future A cross-sectional survey […]
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Power outages in Oju, Benue State, have severely impacted businesses and healthcare, with many relying on costly generators or shutting down. Small businesses struggle to stay afloat due to high fuel prices, while medical facilities face disruptions in life-saving procedures. Residents demand urgent government action to resolve the power crisis.
Rt. Hon. David Ogewu announces a ₦5M scholarship for indigent students in Oju/Obi Federal Constituency, supporting tertiary education and fulfilling his 2023 promise to ease students’ financial burden.
Amidst communal conflicts and farmer-herder crises in Benue, the Edawu Community Mental Health Centre offers a lifeline to traumatized victims. Once a thriving, solar-powered haven for mental health recovery, the centre now faces funding shortages, forcing it to scale down operations. With its solar power failing and resources dwindling, the future of this vital facility remains uncertain, threatening access to mental health care for those who need it most.
Governor Alia has an opportunity to deliver where his predecessor could not. If he believes Chief Ortom’s administration failed, he must rise to the occasion and fulfill his promises to end insecurity and improve governance in Benue
The song’s explicit yet playful verses, like “Lucy looking tootsie, Melanin popping, her body juicy,” showcase Zeek9ine’s confidence and flair
Alia commended the military, on Friday at regimental dinner night by the Nigerian Airforce (NAF), Tactical Air Command, Makurdi.
Governor’s Cup was last held nine years ago and has visibly attracted a lot of attention as the sports arena got filled with excited people who had come to watch the old culture on display.
The EFCC disclosed that numerous items were seized during the operation including two cars, five laptops, and 17 mobile phones.
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Mr Donald
