*When we feel the pain of others as our own, we build Ukpe where no one walks alone.*

This is what happened Between Mr. Uko Jonathan And Gabriel Ogoda Along Awajir Road Today

Mr. Uko Jonathan Ogah and Gabriel Ogoda, are two well-known friends in Makurdi. Mr. Jonathan Ogah and his friend just came back last week for Mr. Jonathan's traditional marriage, which took place just three days prior, on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

This morning, Mr. Ogah's wife traveled to Makurdi by car, while he and his friend, Gabriel Ogoda, ride a bike via the Awajir to Makurdi road. Trag!cally, their journey was cut short when they were attack£d by militias at the Ullam axis of Gwer East Local Government Area in Benue State.

Mr. Uko Jonathan Ogah is a son of a king who had recently returned to Igede land and got married traditionally last week, while Gabriel Ogoda is a close friend of Mr. Ogah from Ukpa Ebonda in Oju Local Government Area.

The two friends were gruesomely murd£red on their way. It's crucial to note that this incident is not a communal clash but a deliberate attack by militias. The circumstances surrounding the attack are still unfolding, and further investigations is ongoing to determine the motives behind this heinous act.

May God console the family, Rip

Marriage Updates: Two families of the lovers' birds managed to agree at 310 cows and add on as brideprice for the Marriage of Mr. Agai Muorawanda and Ms. Yar Maker.

This came after the bride Family demands at least 644 cows as the first proposal. But Paan Agai Jok managed to negotiate it back to 310 with an add-on.

The marriage between two great families paan Agai Jok from Apuk Giir Thiik - Warrap State and Paan Maker Ayuom from Aliab- Lakes State, is finally settled with the payment process to begins soon.

Congratulations to the two couples.

OIL PALM FARMING: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Oil palm farming is a profitable investment, but its success depends on several factors. It is not auto financial investment. It requires careful planning, significant capital, and adherence to sustainable practices to mitigate environmental and social risks. Now let us look at advantages of oil palm farming.

Benefits Associated with Oil Palm Farming include:

1. High Yield and Demand: Oil palm is one of the most efficient oil-producing crops, yielding significantly more oil per hectare compared to other oil crops like soybean or sunflower. Palm oil is widely used in food, cosmetics, and biofuels, ensuring consistent global demand. Its demand is always more than supply from time immemorial.

2. Profitability (High Revenue Potential): Due to its high yield and demand, oil palm farming can generate substantial revenue, especially in regions with favorable growing conditions (e.g, tropical climates). It has produced millionaires more than any other sector especially in South East Asia.

3. Long-Term Investment: Oil palm trees start producing fruit after 2.6-3 years under GAP and remain productive for 40 to 50 years. Thereby, providing long-term income to investors.

Dark sides and Challenges

Despite huge profits accrue to oil palm farming, there are some challenges oil palm investors should take into account before invest in the agro sector.

1. Initial capital Investment: Establishing an oil palm plantation requires significant upfront costs for land, seedlings, fertilizers, and labor. In other words it is capital intensive.

2. Maintenance Costs: Regular pruning, pest control, and fertilization are necessary to maintain high yields. Maintenance is very difficult and it costs a lot of money.

3. Labor-Intensive: Harvesting and processing oil palm fruits require skilled labor, which can be costly in some regions.

4. Market Risks (Price Volatility): Palm oil prices fluctuate based on global supply and demand, which can impact profitability.

5. Bush Burning: Fire can destroy your oil palm farm and delay the yield for years.

6. Climate change: This is a big threat to oil palm farmers and contributes to low yield.

7. Poor planting material: You may end up planting inferior seedlings thinking that you are doing right investment nothing knowing that you are just wasting you time. Therefore, it is very pertinent to source for quality seeds/seedlings.

Therefore, after weighing the advantages/disadvantages and you want to invest in oil palm farming, CONTACT, Center for Hybrid Economic Trees (CHET)

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At #CHET we sell hybrid palm Seedlings and other economic trees like coconut, orange, mango, ogbono, avocado, passion fruit, ukwa (breadfruit), udara (African apple), ogbono, pawpaw, bitter kola, oha, etc.

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Thank You For The Sacrifices, Group Tells Mahmud Awal Mohammed
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Youths in Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency have expressed their appreciation for Mr. Mahmud Awal Mohammed, the President of The Progressive Union, TPU, for the sacrifices he made that secured victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2023 general elections.

The youths, under the aegis of Concerned Youths, however expressed displeasure that he was yet to be rewarded by the APC-led administrations at the state and federal levels.

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, they endorsed the TPU leader to represent the constituency at the green chamber of the National Assembly.

Mohammed, who holds the titles of Tambarin Toto and Dan Amal Gadabuke, among others, according to the group, is the best man for the job. #RenewedHope

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