Taraba State
4 Feb
Troops of 114 Battalion (Rear) of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security forces, on Saturday destroyed multiple bandits’ hideouts and rescued 4 kidnap victims in Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba.
29 Jan
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has urged the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, to put in extra effort to secure victory in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Kefas issued this plea in a statement where he not only congratulated the team for their outstanding performance, particularly their triumph over the…
23 Jan
In response to a surge in criminal activities within the Jaling, the capital of Taraba State, the state government has enacted strict measures to address the issue. The government, as noticed by The Guardian, has officially prohibited the use of all motorcycles in the Jalingo metropolis and also imposed time restrictions on tricycles, allowing their…
18 Jan
The IPC’s Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists, I-CSPJ, has expressed deep concern and disapproval following reports of a police invasion at ABN TV. The incident, which occurred during a live program titled "Youth Rendezvous" on Tuesday, was said to have resulted in the forced arrest of a guest, Mr. Udensi Donald. According to…
17 Jan
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has garnered praise worldwide for the recent declaration of free education in both primary and secondary schools across the state. This commendation, as noticed by The Guardian, has poured in from Tarabans scattered globally, reflecting the significance of the governor's initiative. The National President of the Mbamnga Cultural Development…
5 Jan
The Police Command in Taraba State has confirmed the abduction of ten individuals in the Wuro Musa area of Jalingo, the state capital. According to the Command's Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Usman Abdullahi, the victims were forcefully taken in the early hours of today. Abdullahi assured the public that the police are actively pursuing the…
26 Dec
Chairman, Senate Committee on Social Warfare and Poverty Alleviation, David Jimkuta, has raised an alarm over the rise in killings in Taraba state. The Senator who is representing Taraba South Senatorial district, said over 700 persons have been killed in Ussa and Takum Local Government councils of the State within a mere three-month period. Addressing…
20 Dec
Bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Pupule in Yoro Local Council of Taraba State, Umaru Nyala, two police personnel, an expectant mother and 13 other persons.
19 Dec
The traditional ruler of Pupule in Yoro local government council of Taraba state, Alhaji Alhaji Umaru Abubakar Nyala, has been abducted. The assailants, who were said to have been armed with dangerous, were also confirmed to have kidnapped a pregnant woman. Adding to the growing list of victims that were kidnapped, are two policemen whom…
30 Nov
In a startling revelation by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Taraba State has emerged as a hotspot for illicit drug consumption, with those between the ages of 16 and 46 years mostly affected.
29 Nov
In a startling revelation, Taraba State has emerged as a hotspot for illicit drug consumption, with the age group between sixteen and forty-six being the most affected. The disclosure, as noticed by The Guardian, came from the state Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nanzing Sallah, while playing host to the leadership…
29 Nov
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday affirmed the election of Dr. Kefas Agbu as the governor of Taraba State. In a unanimous judgement of the three-member panel of Justices of the court delivered by Justice Peter Affen, the appellate court held that the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and its governorship candidate,…
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