MTN Network Goes Down in Jalingo, Businesses, Subscribers Stranded JALINGO — Business activities and communication were disrupted across parts of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, on Thursday following a prolonged outage on the MTN network. The disruption, which lasted for several hours, reportedly affected voice calls, SMS and mobile internet services, leaving many subscribers unable…
Taraba PDP Chair Urges Youths to Take Charge of Nigeria’s Democratic Future The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Hon. Ibrahim Abba Sale, has urged Nigerian youths to become more actively involved in the country’s political and electoral processes as a way of tackling voter apathy and deepening democratic governance. Abba…
ASUU-TSU Gives Kefas Government 14 Days to Act or Face Industrial Crisis The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government and the university authorities to implement outstanding agreements and settle members’ financial entitlements or risk industrial action. The union’s position was…
CAN Taraba Set to Launch ₦10bn Ultra-Modern Christian Centre in Jalingo The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, is set to achieve a major milestone with the official launch of its ambitious ₦10 billion Ultra-Modern Christian Centre in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The landmark project, which represents a bold investment in the…
TSU, UTM, ABU, Makerere Forge New African Alliance for Future-Ready Education Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has joined forces with leading African and international institutions to advance collaboration, innovation and transformative education through the 2026 International Colloquium on Future-Ready and Transformative Education (ICOFTE 2026). The virtual international colloquium, held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, was…
Kefas, Bwacha, Tutare, Shiddi, Sani Yahaya and Jerome Nyame enter a race where political structure, voter sentiment, zoning, performance and personal credibility may matter more than party slogans The 2027 governorship election in Taraba State is gradually assuming the character of a political battle that could reshape the state’s political landscape. The contest is no…
TSU Hosts YOUWIN Entrepreneurship Lecture to Equip Students for Business Success Jalingo, August 12, 2026 Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has hosted an entrepreneurship lecture under the YOUWIN for Tertiary Institutions initiative, aimed at equipping students with practical knowledge and skills to establish, manage and grow sustainable businesses. The programme brought together university management, representatives…
Badawaire Takes APC Taraba North Senate Ticket Dispute to Court The battle over the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Taraba North has taken a fresh legal turn, as Hon. Kabiru Bello Badawaire has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja over the 2027 Senate nomination. Badawaire is reportedly seeking judicial intervention against Senator…
BOI Seeks Stronger Partnership with Taraba Government The North-East Divisional Head of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Mr. Sanusi A. Gidado, has visited the Taraba State Government to explore stronger collaboration on economic development, entrepreneurship and job creation. Gidado made the call during a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Gebon…
Eight travellers have reportedly been killed and another person injured following a fresh attack along the Wukari–Rafin Kada road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident, according to reports, occurred as travellers were making their way along the route, which has witnessed recurring attacks linked to the longstanding Jukun–Tiv conflict in southern…
Taraba Unveils 10,000-Hectare Youth Farm Estate to Boost Food Production, Create Jobs The Taraba State Government has announced plans to establish a 10,000-hectare youth agricultural cluster estate as part of efforts to expand food production, create employment and position young people as key players in the state’s agricultural economy. The Special Adviser to Governor Agbu…
Taraba Receives New Immigration Controller, Pledges Stronger Border Security Collaboration The Taraba State Government has received the newly deployed State Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Saratu Abdulganiyu Ibrahim, following a recent redeployment of senior officers within the service. Mrs. Ibrahim was received by the Secretary to the Taraba State Government (SSG), Chief…
Taraba Debt: Bwacha Media Team Demands Full Disclosure of State’s Borrowings, Obligations The Bwacha Media Team has challenged the Taraba State Government to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the state’s borrowing, disbursements, repayments and outstanding financial obligations, insisting that the government’s recent explanation of its debt profile has failed to address key questions. In a…
JALINGO — Mumuye stakeholders in Taraba State have called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reconsider its decision on the party’s deputy governorship slot, warning that continued exclusion of the Mumuye people from the state’s political power structure could have serious consequences ahead of the 2027 general elections. The demand was made by the…
JALINGO — Residents of Mika Sabon-Gida community in Pupule ‘B’ Ward, Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State, have appealed for urgent intervention following more than four months of electricity blackout in the community. The residents said the prolonged power outage, which they attributed to a faulty transformer, has severely affected economic activities, disrupted livelihoods…
JALINGO — The political landscape in Taraba State may be heading towards an unusual alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections, as leading figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) signal readiness to work together to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the presidential election. The development…
Some girls do not depend on boyfriend – Nigerian boss lady says as she slays in new video A Nigerian boss lady has revealed she does not depend on a man or boyfriend to look good. According to the mini statured lady, she works hard for her money and men should know not all girls…
