Taraba State
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Sansani town, the headquarters of Sansani chiefdom in Gassol local government area of Taraba state, has been thrown into a state of mourning as unidentified gunmen carried out a brazen attack, claiming the life of monarch Abdulmutalib Jankada. Sources close to the matter said the attack occurred on Thursday inside the monarch's palace at about…
2 days ago
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has restated his administration's commitment to the development of the mining sector as a major catalyst towards the economic reposition of the State. The Governor made this assertion while receiving a delegation of Mining Finland and it's network partners at the Government House in Jalingo on Wednesday. He reiterated…
15 Apr
In a series of successful operations, Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in Taraba and Benue States have made significant strides in disrupting terrorist activities. According to Army spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the operations resulted in the arrest of a gun runner, the foiling of a kidnap attempt, and the extermination of a…
4 Apr
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have neutralised no fewer than five violent extremists in Taraba State.
1 Apr
It was a tragic Easter celebration yesterday as three teenagers reportedly lost their lives while four others sustained injuries while fiddling with a dane gun in Taraba State.
25 Mar
A group, Search Common Ground (SCG), has called on the Taraba State government to establish a Peace and Reconciliation Commission.
23 Mar
The Forum of the clergy of Tiv extraction in Bali and Gashaka local government councils of Taraba State has expressed deep concern over the alleged brutal murder of Rev. Abah Jacob and his wife Mirrian. The couple, along with several others, were reportedly killed by suspected militia youths last week in Mararaba, Donga local government…
27 Feb
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has announced the completion of 134 projects across Taraba State, marking a significant milestone in the region's infrastructural development. NEDC Managing Director Muhammed Alkali disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Agbu Kefas in Jalingo, Taraba State. Alkali underscored the commission's dedication to advancing development in the state…
24 Feb
Former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd) on Friday stressed the importance of peaceful coexistence in attracting investors to Taraba.
23 Feb
In a significant development, the Taraba State House of Assembly has put an end to the prolonged dispute surrounding the traditional stool in Takum local government council. During a session in Jalingo, the Assembly unanimously passed a bill into law, establishing one rotational first-class chief and three third-class chiefs in the council. The first class…
20 Feb
In response to nationwide protests over the alarming threat of hunger, Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has launched a comprehensive initiative for food security within his jurisdiction.
8 Feb
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