The Taraba State Government has stepped up monitoring of secondary schools across the state, with the Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education warning that it will not tolerate acts of indiscipline capable of undermining the quality of education in the state. The monitoring exercise, led by the Honorable Commissioner, Permanent Secretary and Secretary of…
GOVERNOR KEFAS OPENS 32ND TARABA ANNUAL QUR’ANIC RECITATION COMPETITION Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has declared open the 32nd Annual Taraba State Qur’anic Recitation Competition, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to religious harmony, Islamic education and peaceful coexistence across the state. Governor Kefas, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Muslim Religious Matters, Alhaji…
13 YEARS OF TELLING THE TARABA STORY: TARABA NEWS MARKS A JOURNEY OF JOURNALISM, SERVICE AND IMPACT By Taraba News Editorial Desk For thirteen years, Taraba News has remained part of the evolving story of Taraba State — documenting its people, communities, challenges, achievements and aspirations while providing a platform for voices from across the…
GOVERNOR KEFAS APPOINTS PROF. DEMO JOAB USMAN KALLA AS VICE CHANCELLOR OF TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the appointment of Professor Demo Joab Usman Kalla as the Vice Chancellor of the Taraba State University of Tropical Agriculture, Science, Technology and Climate Action, Gembu. The appointment was…
TARABA SOUTH SENATOR JIMKUTA, PDP CANDIDATE Dr. JESSE CLASH OVER ALLEGED N500M WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FUND The Senator representing Taraba South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, David Jimkuta, has denied allegations that he received N500 million meant for women’s empowerment programmes in the senatorial district. The allegation was made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Turkish Investors Eye 1,500 Tonnes of Taraba Products Quarterly • Plans “Taraba Coffee” flagship outlet in Istanbul • Highland Tea, chocolate targeted for Turkish, European markets • Investors expected in Taraba for talks with Gov Kefas • Deal subject to quality checks, supply capacity and commercial negotiations By Taraba News Taraba State’s drive to take…
GOV KEFAS PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO BAMANGA TUKUR’S FAMILY IN YOLA Taraba State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Agbu Kefas, has visited Yola, Adamawa State, to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and former Governor of the defunct Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, CON. Gov Agbu Kefas, who led a delegation of…
APC, PDP CLASH OVER PURPORTED ICHEN ENDORSEMENT OF KEFAS JALINGO — A political controversy has erupted in Taraba State over an alleged endorsement of Governor Agbu Kefas by the Ichen community ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The controversy followed a meeting between the Director-General of the Dr. Agbu Kefas Re-Election Campaign Council 2027 and…
HON. ANAS MUHAMMED: I’M CONTESTING TO GIVE TARABA PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The Governorship Candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Hon. Anas Muhammed, has described his 2027 governorship ambition as a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to the development of Taraba State. Speaking on the SUM TV Morning Show, Hon. Anas said his…
23rd National Sports Festival Zonal Elimination Begins in Jalingo Monday • Taraba hosts North-East team sports qualifiers from September 12–15 • Sports Commission says all arrangements are in place The Taraba State Sports Development Commission says all necessary arrangements have been concluded for the successful hosting of the Zonal Team Sports Elimination ahead of the…
Bwacha Congratulates TSU on Historic Convocation, Calls for Increased Funding PDP 2027 governorship candidate pays tribute to late Governor Danbaba Suntai Seeks improved infrastructure, campus security and scholarships Urges prudent, transparent management of university funds The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Taraba State for the 2027 election, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, CON, Esq., has…
Police Promise Transparent Probe Into Death of Officer Ejeh John in Taraba Suspect arrested, currently in police custody CP Edwin Ogbeghagha orders professional, objective investigation Command assures family case will not be swept under carpet The Taraba State Police Command has assured the family and members of the public that the circumstances surrounding the death…
Appointment takes effect November 1, 2026 To work with four bishops overseeing Nigerian annual conferences Auta to become Bishop Emeritus while serving as Coordinator The Global Methodist Church has announced the appointment of Bishop John Pena Auta as Coordinator for the Global Methodist Church of Nigeria, with effect from November 1, 2026. The appointment was…
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots sports development, with a pledge to identify, train and nurture young sporting talents across the state. Governor Kefas stated this on Saturday when he attended the final of the Jalingo Champions League at the Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo. The final match…
Says Jibu facility is a Primary Health Care Centre, not a General Hospital Says 146 PHCs are undergoing upgrade across Taraba, over 100 Completed. Defends Kefas’ health-sector interventions, says government cannot fix everything in One day. Highlights free medical outreach, recruitment of health workers and Specialist Hospital modernisation By Taraba News The Taraba State Commissioner…
GOV AGBU KEFAS ASSURES INVESTORS OF FAVOURABLE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY IN TARABA Following the successful maiden Taraba State Solid Minerals Investment Roundtable, Governor Agbu Kefas has held a special engagement meeting with investors and representatives of mining companies at the Exco Chamber of the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo the state capital. The meeting provided…
KEFAS COMMISSIONS MEGA PROJECTS AS TSU HOLDS COMBINED CONVOCATION Opens ultra-modern female hostel, 700-capacity multipurpose hall TSU says 72 academic programmes now have full accreditation Governor challenges graduates to become job creators VC seeks additional infrastructure, facilities for teaching and research Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has commissioned major infrastructure projects at Taraba State…
LEAH OLUSIYI WITHDRAWS SUIT AGAINST INEC, APC, SADIQ ABBAS OVER JALINGO/YORRO/ZING REPS TICKET Hon. Leah Solomon Olusiyi has withdrawn her lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida over issues relating to the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency ticket. The case, filed before the Federal High Court,…
NIGERIAN ARMY PROBES SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATION AGAINST SERVING OFFICER, CAPTAIN ETIM ESSIEN The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, currently serving at Headquarters 3 Division, Jos. The Army, in a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Division, Lieutenant…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections in Taraba State, naming 35 senatorial candidates and candidates seeking election into the House of Representatives across the state’s six federal constituencies. For the Senate, the commission listed 10 candidates for Taraba South, 14 for Taraba…
Faith Samson Nkumsar has emerged as the 13th Miss Taraba, while Reagan Joel has been crowned Mr Taraba 2026/2027, following the conclusion of the annual pageant in Taraba State. GREENLAND UNIVERSITY VISITS TARABA EDUCATION COMMISSIONER, SEEKS GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP The two emerged winners at a colourful event that brought together young contestants from different parts of…
ADAMU ZING CELEBRATES RAHAB MACHOKO ON 2026 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AWARD Chairman of the Governor Kefas Again 2027 Campaign Organisation, Hon. Adamu Umaru Zing, has congratulated the Chairperson of the Stand Up Women Society (SWS), Taraba State Chapter, Mrs. Rahab Machoko, on her recognition as the 2026 Women Empowerment Champion by Stand Up Society for Women…
MURBAI BLINDNESS: WATER NOT CAUSE OF EYE PROBLEMS — TARABA HEALTH COMMISSIONER Commissioner leads medical team to remote community for on-the-spot investigation Says preliminary findings do not link blindness to water source Admits Murbai urgently needs safe drinking water Affected children, adults already receiving treatment Community demands healthcare facility, clean water Medical investigation continues to…
GOV AGBU KEFAS HOSTS MAIDEN TARABA STATE SOLID MINERAL INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE IN JALINGO Taraba state Government has organized its first ever Solid Mineral Investment roundtable as parts of measures to ensure safe and beneficial exploration of the state’s solid minerals. The summit was held on Saturday at the Banquet Hall TY Danjuma house Jalingo. Speaking…
KEFAS’ AIDE FAULTS NEWS CENTRAL REPORT ON TARABA HEALTHCARE, DEMANDS BALANCED COVERAGE Says presenters relied on unverified, isolated health facility report Accuses network of failing to seek government’s response Says one facility cannot represent entire Taraba health sector Invites News Central to Taraba for first-hand assessment The Special Adviser on Media to Taraba State Governor,…
TARABA LG RETIREES ENDORSE KEFAS, TINUBU FOR SECOND TERM The Association of Retired Local Government Civil Servants in Taraba State has declared support for Governor Agbu Kefas and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second terms in office, citing improvements in pensioners’ welfare and ongoing development initiatives. Chairman of the Association in Bali Local Government Area,…
TARABA AG MAIKASUWA VISITS JALINGO PRISON, DONATES 100 MATTRESSES, ORDERS REVIEW OF INMATES’ CASES Donates 100 mattresses and 10 bags of rice on behalf of Governor Agbu Kefas Meets female inmates one-on-one, directs review of their cases Orders compilation of deserving inmates for Prerogative of Mercy Directs decongestion committee to act immediately on prolonged and…
TSU HOLDS 10TH–13TH COMBINED CONVOCATION LECTURE, SPOTLIGHTS AI, INNOVATION Taraba State University, Jalingo, has held its 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Combined Convocation Lecture as part of activities marking the institution’s historic combined convocation ceremony. The event attracted prominent personalities from the academic and public sectors, including the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Paul Bako; Pro-Chancellor and…
POLITICS: NDC CRISIS DEEPENS IN TARABA AS EXCO MOVES AGAINST TUIDA, CHAIRMAN REJECTS ALLEGATIONS Over two-thirds of SEC members reportedly back vote of no confidence Richard Dauda Achiarege emerges as interim chairman Tuida insists he remains duly elected State Chairman Chairman’s camp accuses governorship candidate Prof. Sani Yahaya of being behind leadership crisis September 10,…
BWACHA APPOINTS FORMER NTA BAUCHI GM, SULEIMAN AHMED, AS CAMPAIGN MEDIA DIRECTOR The governorship campaign of Senator Emmanuel E. Bwacha has announced the appointment of Mallam Suleiman Ibrahim Ahmed as Director of Media and Publicity of the Senator Emmanuel E. Bwacha Campaign Council. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a press release…
