Taraba State residents are again grappling with the escalating exploitation by Point of Sale (POS) operators.

Following a well-coordinated sting operation in the general areas of Maraban Abare, Bomanda, and Karamuke village in Taraba State, two suspected kidnappers have been arrested. Spokesman of 2 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni, who disclosed the arrest, hinted that the operation that led to the arrest was aimed at curbing kidnapping activities in Lau Local Government…

Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba on Saturday ordered all the state owed tertiary institutions to make mandatory, the annual convocation of their graduands. Kefas issued the order at the Combined Convocation Ceremony of the 1994 to 2023 graduands of the Taraba State College of Education Zing. He rues the idea of delaying convocation of graduands…

Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, said his administration plans to upgrade primary healthcare centers in the state. He said the equipped health facilities will better handle common health challenges, providing a foundation for improved healthcare delivery at the community level. Kefas disclosed that more health workers will be recruited and deployed to various centers…

Southern Taraba Youths in collaboration with the Jukun Youths And Cultural Development Association, have written a counter-petition backing the appointment of Professor Ayuba as Chief Medical Director (CMD) of at the Federal University Wukari Teaching Hospital in Wukari local government council of Taraba state. Noting that his appointment is gaining traction, they argued that Professor…

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has gifted a two-time African Badminton Champion, Jinkam Bulus Ephraimu, with a cash prize of N10 million and a brand-new Toyota Hilux. The presentation was said to be part of the governor's ongoing commitment to promoting sports and youth opportunities in the state. The governor, while presenting the gifts,…

Taraba State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Bordiya G. Buma, has warned parents and guardians of the increased risk of polio infection for children who are not fully vaccinated.  Speaking yesterday, at the flag off of the October 2024 Outbreak Response (OBR), which took place in Mayio-Gwai, Primary Health Care Center (PHCC), the commissioner emphasised that…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated 22,528 litres of Liquid Gel Fertilisers (LGF) to victims of 2018 conflict in Taraba. Hajia Zubaida Umar, Director- General, NEMA, made the donation on Friday at the Handing-over of the approved Liquid Gel Fertiliser under the National Food Security Council to farmers affected in the 2018 conflict.…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adamawa/Taraba Area Command seized items worth N71.7 million between August and September from suspected smugglers. The Customs Area Comptroller, Garba Bashir, disclosed this on Thursday in Yola while briefing journalists. According to Bashir, the seized items include 1,115 Jerry cans, each 25 litres in capacity, and 26 drums, each 220…

Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army say they have apprehended three individuals suspected to be collaborating with terrorist elements in Taraba. This is contained in a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations on Friday in Jalingo. Oni said that the operation, which was carried out with precision and intelligence, took…

The Nigerian Army has again reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and preserving the nation's territorial integrity. The pledge came on Thursday from the leadership of the 6 Brigade of the force which is located in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, while announcing their clamp down on three individuals suspected to be…

Steps toward establishing a commission for persons living with disabilities in Taraba State have reached an advanced stage, The Guardian can report. This was observed when a bill to that effect passed through its second reading at the State House of Assembly during a plenary session. The proposed legislation aims to create the Taraba State…