JALINGO — The Chairman of Bali Local Government Council in Taraba State, Bala Habila Balasa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, promising to promote unity, peace, welfare and security among residents irrespective of their religious, cultural or ethnic differences. Balasa made the commitment in a goodwill message to Muslim faithful across Taraba State…
JALINGO — The First Lady of Taraba State, Her Excellency Mrs. Agyin Kefas, has held a high-level strategic meeting with Taraba State APC women stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen the party’s mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting focused on women’s mobilisation, grassroots engagement, unity and the strategic role of women…
HON. PROF. GILBERT NYANGANJI: A NEW CHAPTER IN RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP By: Elon Musk of Kaka Land For over three decades, Hon. Prof. Gilbert Nyanganji has built a record defined by discipline, scholarship, service and institutional leadership. From the martial arts arena to environmental conservation, from youth development to public service, his journey has consistently centered…
The Taraba State Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a scoping mission as part of efforts to review and develop a new State Education Sector Plan (SESP) and State Education Sector Operations Plan (SESOP). The exercise is aimed at assessing the current state…
Accord candidate says Adeleke’s victory has opened a new political conversation ahead of Taraba governorship election The outcome of the Osun State governorship election has begun to reverberate beyond the state, with Accord Party governorship candidate in Taraba State, Professor Jerome Nyame, describing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory as a political signal that could inspire voters…
JALINGO — The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has partnered with the Federal Polytechnic, Bali, to establish a 30-hectare Gum Arabic plantation across the three senatorial zones of Taraba State. The initiative is aimed at promoting climate-smart agriculture, restoring degraded landscapes, strengthening agricultural research and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers and communities….
JALINGO — Taraba State capital, Jalingo, is facing a worsening transportation crisis as two critical road corridors linking the city to the southern part of the state come under increasing threat from infrastructure failure. The situation has become particularly alarming following reports that the contractor handling the reconstruction of the Namnai Bridge, awarded by the…
The battle for the 2027 governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has entered a more complicated phase, with the emergence of two competing candidates and a widening legal dispute over the authority of the party structure that produced them. At the centre of the contest are Senator Emmanuel Bwacha and…
JALINGO — The Late Isma’ila Maihanchi Political Forum has endorsed Barrister Bilyaminu Lukman Maihanchi as its preferred candidate for the House of Representatives seat representing Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency in the 2027 General Election. The endorsement, according to the forum, is based on its conviction that Barr. Bilyaminu Lukman Maihanchi possesses the capacity, experience and commitment…
The Taraba State Government, under the leadership of Governor Agbu Kefas, has activated flood evacuation and relocation plans across flood-prone and riverine communities in the state. The move follows flood predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), prompting the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) to commence a statewide sensitisation campaign in vulnerable communities. TSEMA…
Taraba APC Rejects Alleged Anti-Mumuye Remark, Accuses Bwacha Camp of Propaganda JALINGO — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has rejected an alleged statement attributed to its leadership concerning the Mumuye people and the choice of a deputy governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 election. The party, through its Media Directorate, described the…
REJOINDER: A CALL FOR CALM, UNITY, TRANSPARENCY AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING OVER THE ₦5,000 TEACHERS’ ID CARD DEDUCTION I wish to sincerely appreciate His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for his demonstrated commitment to the welfare of workers and, particularly, for taking steps to pay the outstanding salary arrears owed to…
Adeleke Won, Accord Won: Nyameh, Falack Congratulate Osun Governor JALINGO — The Accord Party’s Taraba State governorship candidate, Professor Jerome Nyameh, and the party’s Taraba Central Senatorial District candidate, Dr. Victor Falack, have congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Osun State Governorship Election. In separate congratulatory messages, the two Accord candidates described…
PDP Moves to Rebuild in Taraba, Urges Members to Remain Loyal Ahead of 2027 JALINGO — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has called on its members to remain steadfast and loyal to the party despite recent internal challenges and defections recorded within the state chapter. In a press statement issued in Jalingo,…
JALINGO — Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Babangida S.M. Nguroje, OFR, has been officially recognised and honoured by the World Tongilmoodo Federation as Global Protector and Patron for his contributions to peacebuilding, security, youth empowerment, humanitarian service and the promotion of martial arts. The recognition, according to the federation, was…
JALINGO — The Canada Virtuous Women (CAVIWO), a non-profit organisation, has disclosed that it has empowered more than 200 women in Taraba State through various interventions aimed at improving livelihoods, promoting self-reliance and supporting vulnerable members of society. The organisation made the disclosure during its two-day Virtuous Women Conference Nigeria 2026, held for widows, children…
Taraba Cuts Zero-Dose Children From 24% to 4%, Skilled Births Rise to 74.5% JALINGO — Taraba State has recorded significant progress in primary healthcare delivery, reducing the proportion of children who have received no routine vaccinations from 24 per cent to four per cent. The state has also increased skilled birth attendance from 54.7 per…
2027: Taraba APC Moves to Reconcile Aggrieved Members Amid Governorship Primary Dispute The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has commenced a fresh reconciliation process aimed at resolving lingering disagreements among members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move comes amid continued grievances surrounding the party’s governorship primary and growing concerns that unresolved…
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Taraba State chapter, Hon. Moses Maihankali, has commended Governor Agbu Kefas for sponsoring a capacity-building programme for chairmen of the state’s 16 Local Government Councils and other stakeholders. The training, held in Jaji, Kaduna State, focused on peace support, financial management and leadership, with…
Rev. Philip Micah Dopah Joins UMCN Episcopal Bishop Race for December 2026 The Dean of Cabinet of the Southern Conference of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN), Rev. Philip Micah Dopah, has formally joined the race for the position of Episcopal Bishop of the church ahead of the December 2026 election. Dopah made his…
Kefas to Receive Inclusive Development and Social Integration Award JALINGO — Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, is set to receive the Inclusive Development and Social Integration Award at the 2025 Remarkably Outstanding Personality Programme organised by Blueprint Newspapers Limited. The award ceremony is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with the governor expected…
Taraba Sets Up 44-Member Council to Tackle Drug Abuse, Youth Crisis JALINGO — The Taraba State Government has launched a broad-based institutional response to drug abuse and youth-related social challenges with the constitution of the Governor’s Council on Drug Control and Social Renewal. The initiative, approved by Governor Agbu Kefas, Ph.D., is designed to coordinate…
JALINGO — The Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency (TSPHCDA) has announced a major infrastructure upgrade across 113 primary healthcare centres in the state as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Tukura Nuhu Nyigwa, disclosed this on Wednesday in Jalingo…
JALINGO — The Taraba State Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce has intensified its crackdown on unauthorised mining activities, repatriating scores of alleged illegal miners to their states of origin as part of efforts to prevent insecurity and protect the state’s environment. Chairman of the taskforce, SP Jamu Emmanuel, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Jalingo, saying…
JALINGO — A controversy over the deduction of ₦5,000 from the salaries and arrears of some primary school teachers in Taraba State has deepened, with the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) defending the payment as a legitimate charge for permanent identity cards, while affected teachers have rejected the explanation as unacceptable and demanded…
Taraba 2027: Bwacha, Kefas Face Off Over ₦655.2bn Revenue, Debt and Development JALINGO — As the 2027 governorship election draws closer, Taraba State is witnessing an increasingly intense political debate over three issues that could significantly shape the contest: the state’s revenue, its debt profile and the extent to which public funds have translated into…
NENTAWE’S TARABA REFLECTION: WHY GEOGRAPHY MATTERS IN MEASURING DEVELOPMENT There are observations that pass with the moment and there are those that compel us to pause, reconsider familiar assumptions and look at a subject from a different perspective. The reflection offered by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, during his…
FG Empowers Taraba Women Journalists With N500,000 Enterprise Grant JALINGO — The Federal Government has strengthened its support for women-led initiatives in Taraba State with the presentation of a N500,000 Enterprise Support Grant to the Taraba State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ). The grant was presented on Wednesday, August 12, 2026,…
JALINGO — The newly established Nigerian Army 10 Division has taken another step towards full operationalisation in Taraba State following the arrival of its pioneer General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General C.R. Nnebeife, in Jalingo. Major General Nnebeife paid a formal visit to the Taraba State Government, where he was received on behalf of Governor…
Female TSU Student Survives Suspected Suicide Attempt After Medical Emergency in Jalingo JALINGO — A female student of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has survived a suspected suicide attempt after allegedly ingesting a harmful substance. The incident, which occurred in Jalingo, initially sparked concern among students and members of the university community amid conflicting reports…
