Taraba State
6 Oct
The Gwomu community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State has called on the state government to investigate recent accusations made by the Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO). The community, in a statement on Sunday, made available to the media in Jalingo, denied FUDECO's claims that it is responsible for a series…
4 Oct
The Taraba State government has renamed the state's Government House after former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma. The facility, which serves as the seat of government in Jalingo, the state capital, will now be known as the "T.Y. Danjuma House." This, as observed by The Guardian, is in recognition of the former Minister…
4 Oct
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, yesterday, admitted former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, to bail in the sum of N150 million in the alleged N27 billion fraud suit brought against him by the Federal Government.
3 Oct
Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday admitted the former governor of Taraba State,
30 Sep
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, arraigned a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku, and the former permanent secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, for fraud. Both are…
28 Sep
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Darius Ishaku, a former governor of Taraba State, over alleged involvement in a N27 billion fraud scheme. Ishaku was taken into custody from his Abuja residence on Friday. A source from the commission revealed that Ishaku faces at least 15 counts of charges, including criminal breach…
27 Sep
Taraba State Government said it has rolled out a new initiative to support small businesses and promote economic opportunities. Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, said the programme will provide financial assistance to local entrepreneurs to boost business growth and strengthen the state's economy. Flagging off the disbursement of N442 million to 7,015 eligible beneficiaries…
26 Sep
The Advisory Committee on Local Government Autonomy has praised the efforts of security operatives for their dedication to combating crime and maintaining peace in Taraba state. Speaking at a meeting held with all the security heads yesterday in Jalingo, the committee acknowledged the "gallant efforts" of the operatives, applauding their role in significantly reducing the…
21 Sep
The chairman of the Taraba State Peace Committee, Tella Sunday Ngarka, has called on government institutions at all levels to prioritize peacebuilding and conflict prevention in their policies. Speaking at the International Day of Peace organized by the Search For Common Ground, (SFCG) on Saturday in Jalingo, Taraba state, he emphasized the need for establishing…
20 Sep
In its bid to conserve the environment and uplift local economies, the ANI Foundation, has introduced beekeeping initiative as alternatives to tree-cutting in Gumti National Park, Taraba State.
11 Sep
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has dissolved the Brigadier General J.A. Faransa (Rtd) led the Special Taskforce on Environmental Protection. The dissolution of the taskforce sparked widespread relief among the people of the state especially the less privileged ones, who decried the actions of the taskforce. The taskforce had been criticised for its strict…
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