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…
TARABA HEALTH COLLEGE PROBES ALLEGED REMOVAL OF COMPUTERS, QUERIES STAFF By Taraba News | September 4, 2026 The management of the Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum, has opened an investigation into allegations surrounding the removal of computers and other equipment from the institution’s Information and Communication Technology Department. A five-member disciplinary committee has…
Taraba at 35: Environment Commissioner Rallies Residents Behind Greening Agenda Taraba State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Aishat A. Barde, has called on residents to support the state government’s Greening Taraba agenda as the state marks its 35th anniversary. Barde, in a goodwill message commemorating the creation of Taraba State, said the anniversary…
JALINGO — The newly constituted Joint Task Force on Anti-Mining Operations has intensified enforcement activities against illegal mining across several communities in Taraba State, as part of efforts to protect the state’s mineral resources, safeguard lives and prevent environmental degradation. The task force has carried out operations in Mayo Kam, Kusum, Daban Yarima and Gidansta…
New 6 Brigade Commander Visits Aku Uka, Seeks Traditional Institution’s Support for Peace The newly appointed Commander of the 6 Brigade Headquarters, Wukari, Brigadier General C. M. Akaliro, has paid a familiarisation and courtesy visit to the Aku Uka of Wukari, His Majesty Dr. Ishaku Adda Ali Matakitswen, with a pledge to strengthen collaboration with…
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…
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…
Taraba News The campaign of Senator Shu’aibu Isa Lau for the 2027 general elections is recording renewed engagements in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, with several groups and political stakeholders declaring support for his re-election bid. Among those reported to have expressed support for the senator are the eleven ward councillors in…
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…
By Taraba News Residents of Sunkani, headquarters of Ardo Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, have appealed to their political representatives to urgently intervene in the community’s prolonged electricity and water challenges. The appeal was contained in an open letter signed by Edam Rubilakayan Benos, a concerned citizen of Sunkani, and addressed to Hon….
The Chairman of the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management (TSBPCM) has engaged peacebuilding organisations and other key stakeholders as part of preparations for the 2026 United Nations International Day of Peace celebration. The engagement, which brought together Peace NGOs and relevant stakeholders, focused on strengthening collaboration, coordination and collective action among organisations…
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…
Tinubu Suspends Taraba-Born Pheelangwah, Two Other Perm Secs as ICPC Uncovers Alleged Fake Agency ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of three Federal Permanent Secretaries, including Taraba State-born Richard P. Pheelangwah, following fresh findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged fake government…
ASUU strike imminent at Taraba varsity, as Gov. Kefas keep mute on 14 days ultimatum. By Terna Chikpa Taraba state university Jalingo is likely to experience another industrial action following the continue silence of governor Agbu Kefas over non-implementation of the applicable provisions of the ASUU/FGN 2025 Agreement. Nigerian Tribune reports that Kefas, now the…
Greenland University Visits TSU, Moves to Strengthen Academic Collaboration JALINGO — The management of Greenland University, Jalingo, has visited Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, as the newly established private university continues efforts to build relationships with established institutions within and outside Taraba State. The delegation from Greenland University was led by its pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor…
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…
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,…
