Special Report: TARABA @ 35: Trapped by Bad Roads — The Infrastructure Crisis Holding a State Back From Yorro to Lau, Karim Lamido, Kurmi, Ussa and the collapsing corridors at Namnai and Zagah, poor road access remains one of Taraba’s most stubborn development challenges By Taraba News Thirty-five years after Taraba State was created, one…
Taraba @35: Gov. Kefas Rewards Rwanda Debate Students with ₦5m Each Taraba News Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has rewarded students who represented the state at an international debate competition in Rwanda with ₦5 million each, in recognition of their performance and contribution to projecting Taraba on the international stage. The award formed part…
Gov Kefas Commends Sanitation Agency Chairman, Iliya Kefas, Over Cleaner Jalingo, Environmental Stewardship Taraba News Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has commended the Chairman of the Taraba State Environmental and Sanitation Agency, Hon. Iliya Kefas, and personnel of the agency for what the government described as outstanding performance in improving environmental sanitation and the…
Taraba State At 35: A Cursory Look By Henry Agbu Taraba State was created on August 27, 1991, out of the former Gongola State, it marked a new chapter in the political and socio-economic history of the people. The creation of the state was intended, among other things, to bring government closer to the people…
Security: Kefas Pledges Full Support as Army’s 10 Division Takes Root in Taraba Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security in the state, pledging full support for the newly established 10 Division of the Nigerian Army as it takes root in Taraba. The Governor gave the assurance while…
Kefas Care Takes Free Medical, Surgical Services to Gassol Residents GASSOL, August 26, 2026 — The Taraba State Government has commenced a five-day free medical and surgical outreach in Gassol Local Government Area under its Kefas Care healthcare initiative. The outreach was flagged off on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Health, Hon. Dr. Bordiya Gbansheya…
Kefas Backs Expansion of STEAM Summer Camp Across Taraba’s Three Senatorial Zones Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has pledged government support for the expansion of the STEAM Summer Camp to the three senatorial zones of the state and its development into an annual programme for children and young people. Governor Kefas made the commitment…
Gov. Kefas Sets Up Task Force to Recover Government Lands in Taraba Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the constitution of a special task force for the recovery and confiscation of government lands allegedly taken over by individuals and organisations across the state. The decision was announced in a press release dated August…
Kefas Receives Security, Govt House Expansion Reports, Pledges Action on Recommendations Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has received two major committee reports aimed at strengthening security across the state and paving the way for the proposed expansion and modernisation of the Government House in Jalingo. The reports were presented to the Governor on Monday…
2027: APC Support Group Opens Campaign Office, Deploys Vehicles for Grassroots Mobilisation in Taraba Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections have continued to gather momentum in Taraba State as an All Progressives Congress (APC) support group inaugurated a campaign office and deployed operational vehicles to strengthen grassroots mobilisation across the state. The group,…
Kefas Commends Fire Service Trainees, Says Taraba Government Is Satisfied With Training Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed satisfaction with the training received by personnel of the state fire service at the Federal Fire Academy in Lagos. The governor stated this during a visit to the academy to assess the training programme and…
Gov. Kefas Unveils Taraba Climate Action Plan, Moves to Protect Forests, Rivers JALINGO — Governor Agbu Kefas has unveiled the Taraba State Climate Change Policy and Action Plan, setting out a new framework to protect the state’s forests, rivers, agricultural resources and communities from growing environmental threats. The policy was formally presented on Friday in…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
