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…
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…
TSU Hosts YOUWIN Entrepreneurship Lecture to Equip Students for Business Success Jalingo, August 12, 2026 Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has hosted an entrepreneurship lecture under the YOUWIN for Tertiary Institutions initiative, aimed at equipping students with practical knowledge and skills to establish, manage and grow sustainable businesses. The programme brought together university management, representatives…
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…
Eight travellers have reportedly been killed and another person injured following a fresh attack along the Wukari–Rafin Kada road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident, according to reports, occurred as travellers were making their way along the route, which has witnessed recurring attacks linked to the longstanding Jukun–Tiv conflict in southern…
Taraba Unveils 10,000-Hectare Youth Farm Estate to Boost Food Production, Create Jobs The Taraba State Government has announced plans to establish a 10,000-hectare youth agricultural cluster estate as part of efforts to expand food production, create employment and position young people as key players in the state’s agricultural economy. The Special Adviser to Governor Agbu…
Taraba Receives New Immigration Controller, Pledges Stronger Border Security Collaboration The Taraba State Government has received the newly deployed State Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Saratu Abdulganiyu Ibrahim, following a recent redeployment of senior officers within the service. Mrs. Ibrahim was received by the Secretary to the Taraba State Government (SSG), Chief…
Taraba Debt: Bwacha Media Team Demands Full Disclosure of State’s Borrowings, Obligations The Bwacha Media Team has challenged the Taraba State Government to provide a comprehensive breakdown of the state’s borrowing, disbursements, repayments and outstanding financial obligations, insisting that the government’s recent explanation of its debt profile has failed to address key questions. In a…
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 — Residents of Mika Sabon-Gida community in Pupule ‘B’ Ward, Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State, have appealed for urgent intervention following more than four months of electricity blackout in the community. The residents said the prolonged power outage, which they attributed to a faulty transformer, has severely affected economic activities, disrupted livelihoods…
JALINGO — The political landscape in Taraba State may be heading towards an unusual alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections, as leading figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) signal readiness to work together to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the presidential election. The development…
