Taraba Mobile Court Seals Gold Mining Sites in Bali Over Alleged Illegal Operations JALINGO — The Taraba State Mobile Court has ordered the sealing of gold mining sites at Gidan Boss and Gidan Star in the Mayokam axis of Bali Local Government Area following allegations of illegal mining and extensive environmental degradation. The action was…
JALINGO — Taraba State is preparing for a major celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, with plans to host UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers, inaugurate a committee for the proposed enlistment of heritage sites and flag off the construction of the Mambilla Hills Resort. The activities are being coordinated by the Taraba State Ministry of Heritage…
JALINGO — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is set to give fresh attention to some of Taraba State’s long-abandoned federal road projects, with the immediate completion of the Numan–Jalingo Road and the rehabilitation and construction of other critical road networks reportedly receiving approval. According to information circulating on the development, the President has approved the…
JALINGO — Governor Agbu Kefas has raised the potential value of Taraba State’s youth business empowerment intervention to ₦1.5 billion, following a fresh commitment of another ₦1 billion after the commencement of the initial ₦500 million Youth Business Startup Grant. The governor announced the additional commitment on Thursday during the official flag-off and disbursement of…
JALINGO — Newly recruited personnel of the Taraba State Fire Service are undergoing intensive training in modern firefighting, rescue operations and emergency response, as calls grow for the state government to replace the decades-old legal framework governing the Service. The training, which features practical drills in rescue techniques, rope operations, emergency evacuation, teamwork and other…
JALINGO — As political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas is increasingly facing a defining political question: what can his administration point to as its major achievements after more than three years in office? The question is rapidly becoming one of the central issues in the emerging…
JALINGO — The Accord Party candidate for the Karim Lamido, Ardo-Kola and Lau Federal Constituency of Taraba State, Dr. Tijo Kenneth Mingeh, has urged voters to reject politicians who have failed to deliver on their mandates in previous elections. Mingeh made the call on Wednesday in Jalingo while formally declaring the commencement of his campaign…
JALINGO — The Taraba State Internal Revenue Service (TIRS) and the Taraba State Geographic Information Service (TAGIS) have resolved to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving the collection of ground rent and other property-related revenues across the state. The resolution was reached on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, during a strategic meeting between officials of both agencies…
The commitment of the Taraba State Government to strengthening the capacity of its workforce received another boost as officials sponsored by Gov Agbu Kefas successfully completed a specialised Leadership, Administrative and Political Advisers Training Course at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Training Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State. The training, which convened members of…
JALINGO — The Taraba Geographic Information Service (TAGIS) has pledged to support the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, with land for its proposed secretariat and facilitate access to plots in government layouts for interested lawyers in the state. The commitment was made on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, when the newly elected leadership of the…
JALINGO — Taraba State University, Jalingo, is set to hold its Combined 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with graduands from the four academic sets expected to converge with their families, friends, university officials and distinguished guests to celebrate their academic achievements. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sunday…
JALINGO — Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has called on Christian leaders to continue using their influence to promote peace, unity, good values and development across the state. The governor made the call while speaking at the three-day Ministers’ Conference organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, in Jalingo. The…
JALINGO — The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) has joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Humanitarian Day, celebrating the courage, compassion and dedication of humanitarian workers and volunteers serving communities affected by disasters and crises. In a message marking the day, the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, Dr. Echuseh Audu, expressed deep…
WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY Today, we celebrate International Humanitarian Day by recognizing the courage, compassion and dedication of humanitarian workers and volunteers who serve communities in times of disaster and crisis. The Executive Secretary TSEMA, Dr. Echuseh Audu, deeply appreciate everyone working to protect lives, support vulnerable people and bring hope to those in need. TSEMA…
FedPoly Bali Trains Staff, Students on Gender Equality, Sexual Harassment Prevention The Federal Polytechnic Bali in Taraba State has held a sensitisation workshop on gender equality, sexual harassment prevention and the promotion of a safe and inclusive learning environment for staff and students. The programme, organised by the Gender Mobile Initiative in collaboration with the…
Kurmi Monarch Commends NEDC Over Solar Street Light Project The impact of the Taraba State “Let There Be Light” programme is becoming increasingly evident as communities continue to benefit from the installation of solar-powered street lights and solar-powered boreholes across the state. In appreciation of the intervention, the Ichen of Kurmi, His Royal Highness, Hon….
PDP Candidate Galadima Donates 35KVA Transformer to Taraba Community The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Alhaji Muktar Galadima, has donated a 35KVA transformer to Ungwan Ciki community in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. Galadima presented the transformer to the community on Tuesday as…
KAIGAMA, ORITSEJAFOR, DUKE, OTHERS TO STORM JALINGO FOR THREE-DAY MINISTERS OF THE GOSPEL CONFERENCE JALINGO — Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, is set to host some of Nigeria’s prominent Christian leaders, former political office holders and ministers of the Gospel as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, holds a three-day Ministers of…
JALINGO — Social media influencer, Imam Abudmumuni, has alleged that 15 Permanent Secretary positions in the Taraba State Civil Service have remained vacant for close to a year without substantive appointments. Abudmumuni, in a post on his social media platforms, claimed that the prolonged vacancies were affecting the career progression of senior civil servants, with…
JALINGO — There is relief and excitement in Taraba State as Blessing Danjuma, a young Taraba indigene who was trafficked to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, has finally returned home and reunited with her family in Jalingo. Blessing’s return was facilitated through the collaborative efforts of the Taraba State Government, the National Agency for the Prohibition of…
Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has been honoured with the Inclusive Development and Social Integration Award by Blueprint Newspaper in recognition of his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, social development and equitable access to opportunities across the state. The prestigious award was presented on Tuesday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Centre, Abuja,…
Taraba APC Chairman’s Wife Empowers 50 Widows With Start-Up Support JALINGO — The wife of the Taraba State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hajiya Amina Abubakar Bawa, has empowered 50 widows in the state with start-up support aimed at helping them establish small-scale businesses and achieve financial independence. The empowerment programme was held…
JALINGO — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Taraba State Command, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that the agency uncovered a suspected “drug bunker” at the Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Jalingo. The Command, in an official clarification signed by its Public Relations Officer, ASN Mawoh Paul Voloh, said…
JALINGO — The Vice-Chancellor of Greenland University, Jalingo, Taraba State, Professor Ojo Sunday Isaac Fayomi, has called for a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba State Council, to promote the institution’s programmes, activities and vision to a wider audience. Professor Fayomi made the call when he led a delegation from the…
ACReSAL, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARTNER TO BOOST GUM ARABIC PRODUCTION IN TARABA The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) in Taraba State has partnered with the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Jalingo, to establish a Gum Arabic plantation aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and boosting the economic value of the crop…
TARABA ANTI-ILLEGAL MINING TASKFORCE RETURNS OVER 100 SEIZED MACHINES TO OWNERS AT MAYO KAM In a significant shift in the fight against illegal mining, the Taraba State Taskforce on Anti-Illegal Mining has returned over 100 confiscated machines to their rightful owners. The heavy-duty equipment, previously evacuated from illegal mining sites and impounded at Mayo Kam,…
JALINGO — The Taraba State Government has been given a 14-day ultimatum to pay N650 million allegedly owed to Integrated Bayco Agro Services Ltd for the production and supply of 300,000 cocoa seedlings under the Governor Agbu Kefas Agricultural Revolution Initiative. The demand was contained in a letter issued by a legal firm representing the…
2027: Nyameh Pledges to Unlock Taraba’s Agricultural, Mineral and Tourism Potential By: Staff Reporter August 17, 2026 The Accord Party governorship candidate in Taraba State, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has pledged to unlock the state’s agricultural, mineral and tourism potential, arguing that Taraba’s economic challenges are not caused by a lack of resources but by years…
Namnai Bridge Crisis: Motorists Pay Up to N20,000 to Cross Two Years After Collapse By: Staff Reporter August 17, 2026 More than two years after the Namnai Bridge in Taraba State collapsed, motorists and communities along the route continue to face serious transportation challenges, with some heavy-duty vehicle operators reportedly paying as much as N20,000…
Bwacha, APC Taraba Trade Accusations as Dispute Over RFI Interview Deepens A political dispute between the camp of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha and the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified following competing statements over political conduct and comments allegedly attributed to the party’s State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa. The controversy brings…
