Taraba 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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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…
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The Taraba State Police Command has paraded 28 suspects arrested for various offenses, including kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, cybercrime, banditry, cattle rustling, criminal conspiracy, and theft. Commissioner of Police David Iloyanomon addressed journalists at the police headquarters in Jalingo and highlighted the collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and the public, which have resulted…