The Taraba State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Agbu Kefas, has through the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) delivered relief materials to victims of the recent communal unrest that affected Mbara, Geroji and other suburbs of Mbamnga, where houses were burnt, properties destroyed, and lives lost. We commend the steadfast leadership…
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 — 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…
TY Danjuma Foundation Evacuates 50 Taraba Children for Eye Treatment …takes responsibility for treatment, transportation, feeding, accommodation Hope has come to families in Murbai Community, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, following the intervention of the T.Y. Danjuma Foundation in an eye condition reportedly affecting dozens of children in the community. Following public appeals…
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,…
By Taraba News Former Nigerian Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Hassan Jika Ardo, has called on residents of the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State to embrace peace and avoid actions capable of escalating tensions following recent violence in the area. Ardo made the appeal in an audio message addressed to residents of the Plateau, urging…
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…
The Chairman of Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State, Muhammad J. Umar, has appealed to the Federal and Taraba State Governments to urgently provide humanitarian assistance to residents displaced by the recent communal unrest in the area. Umar made the appeal while commending the Federal and state governments for their prompt response to the…
TARABA SGS RECEIVES NEW CP, DEMANDS TIGHTER SECURITY AT STATE’S BORDERS The Secretary to the Government of Taraba State, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, Esq., has urged the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP Edwin Ogbegbagha, to prioritise border security as part of efforts to strengthen peace and protect lives and property across the state. Kataps…
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…
Alh. Auwal Abubakar Seli Turbaned as Shatiman Jalingo 01 in Prestigious Traditional Honour Warm congratulations to Alh. Auwal Abubakar Chairman of Taraba Youth Residents in Abuja, on his successful turbaning as SHATIMAN JALINGO 01. This traditional recognition is indeed a remarkable honour and a call to greater service to the people and community. Special appreciation…
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,…
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, NAPTIP Intercept Six Persons Allegedly Being Trafficked to Ibadan JALINGO — The Taraba State Government, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has intercepted six persons allegedly being transported from Jalingo to Ibadan, Oyo State. The intervention took place at Owoniyi Motor Park in Jalingo, where a…
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,…
ACReSAL concludes capacity building workshop for local government management committees in Taraba The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has concluded a Capacity Building Workshop for Local Government Management Committees in Taraba State. The three-day workshop, held at The Shield Hotel, Jalingo, commenced on Wednesday and brought together participants from various local government areas of…
Subsidy Argument in Nigeria: To Be or Not to Be? By Olayinka Gabriel, FCA As Nigeria moves deeper into the 2027 election season, one economic issue is certain to remain at the centre of political debate: fuel subsidy. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu settled one part of the argument on May 29, 2023, when he declared…
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…
The Commissioner for Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education, Taraba State, Dr Augustina Godwin, has attended the 2026 Second Edition of the Unity Quiz Series, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education (MSTVE), with three secondary schools representing the three senatorial zones of the state. The quiz competition brought together selected…
FRSC OFFICER PROPOSES ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMME AS CRASHES RAISE CONCERN IN JALINGO A Road Safety officer and indigene of Taraba State, Deputy Route Commander BJ Simon, has called on the Taraba State Government to introduce a comprehensive road safety programme to address road traffic crashes in Jalingo and other parts of the state. Simon, who…
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has commended a group of artisans from the state who distinguished themselves at recent national competitions, describing their achievements as a source of pride to Taraba. The artisans, who were led by the National President of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Hon. Daniel Abimbola Kolade, were received on…
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…
AFTER TARABA NEWS SOS, CRCC RESCUES ZAGAH–SUNTAI ROAD Construction company mobilises equipment, personnel as emergency intervention restores Bali–Suntai traffic By Taraba News | Bali Less than 48 hours after flooding washed away sections of the Zagah–Suntai road in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, CRCC Construction Company Limited has carried out an emergency intervention…
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…
Executive Secretary Orders Proper Custody of Personnel Files, Official Documents JALINGO — September 22, 2026: The Taraba State Health Service Management Board (TRS-HSMB) has warned its staff against the loss, destruction, mutilation or improper handling of government documents, particularly personnel files. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Garba Danjuma, gave the warning during a…
SEN EMMANUEL BWACHA HAS NO MORAL RIGHT TO QUESTION GOV KEFAS AGBU ON ACCOUNTABILITY The latest outburst from Senator Emmanuel Bwacha is yet another cheap, desperate attempt to recycle stale political propaganda under the thin guise of wanting the best for Tarabans. The same political actor who sat comfortably and watched Taraba struggle and decay…
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 — 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…
20-Year UMCN Rift: Bishop Ande Says Wounds Healing, Urges Media, Religious Leaders to Sustain Peace The Bishop of the United Methodist Church Nigeria, UMCN, Bishop Ande Emmanuel, has declared that wounds created by about two decades of division within the Church are gradually healing, as he called on religious leaders, traditional institutions, government and the…
TARABA GOVERNMENT THROUGH TSEMA PROVIDES RELIEF MATERIALS TO INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS CAMP IN IBI LGA. The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) has provided relief materials to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ibi Local Government Area. Representing the Executive Secretary TSEMA, Dr. Echuseh Audu, Mr. Kitchener Marcel assured the IDPs of Taraba State Government’s continued…
