Taraba State
26 Feb
Tragedy struck in the Kashimbila ward of Takum local government council of Taraba State, as four people lost their lives and two others hospitalised after consuming a suspected poisonous fish. The Chairman of Takum Local Government Council, John Ali, confirmed the incident that occurred on February 22, 2025. The victims, identified as herders, reportedly found…
20 Feb
The Committee on Recovery of Cows and Sheep in Taraba State has recovered 222 cows that were previously rustled from the state. Announcing the recovery, the chairman of the committee, Dr. Aminu Hassan Jauro, attributed the success to security intelligence and the collective efforts of security operatives, local hunters, and the council chairmen of Jalingo,…
11 Feb
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, has refuted recent allegations of financial mismanagement and misappropriation.
9 Feb
Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Police says it is ready to commence enforcement of the mandatory third-party motor insurance policy in the state. The command spokesperson, Abdullahi Usman, in an interview with newsmen in Jalingo on Sunday, said the move followed the directive of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Usman equally…
29 Jan
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Wednesday granted permission to former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku, to travel to Arjam, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for his routine medical check up. The judge granted the leave after hearing a motion filed through, his counsel Paul Ogbole SAN. Ishaku is being…
28 Jan
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a Boko Haram Terrorist suspect in Taraba. This is contain in a statement on Tuesday in Jalingo, by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations. “Acting on actionable intelligence, on January 26, 2025, troops successfully tracked and apprehended…
23 Jan
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Abubakar Abdulkadir, a.k.a. Julde, an alleged terrorism suspect, to February 17. The adjournment was for the response of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), in the ongoing trial. Abdulkadir and six others are being prosecuted…
15 Jan
The Secretary of the Ibi Traditional Council, Alhaji Nurudden Hassan Galadima, has dismissed reports suggesting the existence of a traditional title known as Ter Tiv Ibi in the Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the secretary refuted claims that the Second Class Chief of Ibi, Alhaji Abubakar…
10 Jan
The Upper Area Court Number Two in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, has dismissed charges against one Ahijo Sulaiman, citing the prosecution's failure to pursue the case diligently. Delivering the ruling, the presiding Judge Abubakar Kasim Aliyara, condemned the prosecution for repeated delays and adjournments, leading to the decision to strike out the case.…
1 Jan
The convener of the just concluded chess tournament in Taraba State, Dankema Yusuf Umar, has called on the state government to integrate chess into the school curriculum.
31 Dec
The convener of a recently concluded chess tournament in Taraba State, Dankema Yusuf Umar, has called on the state government to integrate chess into the school curriculum. Speaking at the event held in Jalingo, the state capital, Umar highlighted the benefits of adopting chess as an educational tool, citing examples from countries that have successfully…
25 Dec
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has called on residents to prioritise safety and remain vigilant as they celebrate the festive season. Kefas in a statement by his Special Adviser Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello, assured citizens that his administration has put measures in place to ensure effective surveillance and security across the state.…
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An emergency meeting of the State Executive Council of Cross River State held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, has approved a presentation from the Governor for a state-owned electricity policy document. The Cross River State Electricity Policy provides a comprehensive roadmap to overhaul the state energy framework by introducing a competitive market model underpinned by…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, presented the instruments of office to the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola. The presentation was done at the Executive Chamber, Governor's Office, Ibadan, the state capital. The State Executive Council, at the end of its meeting on Tuesday, ratified the appointment of Oba Adegbola…
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The Kebbi government has recruited 391 teachers to enhance delivery of quality education in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Halima Muhammed-Bande, said this while presenting Letters of Appointment to the teachers on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi. She said the teachers recruited among holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND), degrees and postgraduate qualifications would be…
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Global Rights has condemned the Kano State Hisbah Board for the arbitrary arrest of individuals over alleged violations of Islamic law, including failure to observe the Ramadan fast, "indecent" haircuts, and allowing mixed-gender passengers in tricycles The organisation in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Abiodun Baiyewu said the actions actions are not only…