Tag: Jalingo
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Food production suffering because insecurity is impeeding Agricultural activities – Taraba AFAN
By Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo The Taraba State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed concern over the insecurity situation in the state, which has made agricultural activities difficult and reduced production. The association’s chairperson, Hajiya Laraba Amina Abdul, made the disclosure during the sales of fertilizer and other farm inputs for…
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Hunters Clash with Bandits in Taraba, 18 Killed
By Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo Jalingo, Taraba State – In a tragic turn of events, eighteen hunters have lost their lives in separate attacks perpetrated by bandits in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. The first incident occurred near Maihula town, where fifteen hunters bravely confronted a large group of bandits estimated to be over…
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Thanksgiving Service Held for Brigadier General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa I SummitPost
Jalingo, Taraba State – A Thanksgiving Service was held on Sunday at the McBride United Methodist Church in Jalingo for Brigadier General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, who is retiring from the Nigerian Army. The service was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries. Resident Bishop Johnwesley Yohanna, who represented the Episcopal Conference, spoke about the importance…
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Taraba: Gov Agbu Urges Newly Elected Chairmen To Apply Knowledge Acquired During 3-day Retreat I SummitPost
Taraba: Gov Agbu Urges Newly Elected Chairmen To Apply Knowledge Acquired During 3-day Retreat Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria – The Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Babangida Hassan, has urged the newly elected Chairmen of the sixteen local governments of the state to apply the knowledge acquired during the just concluded three-day…
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Communities in Taraba State Sign Peace Accord I SummitPost
Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria – November 24, 2023 In a significant step towards lasting peace in Taraba State, Nigeria, communities have signed a peace accord following a two-day peace summit organized by the Taraba Independent Peace Committee, the Kukah Centre, and the Secretariat of the National Peace Committee. The summit, themed “In Search of Peace,…
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Taraba: Gov Kefas Agbu Emphasises Grassroots Dev’t I SummitPost
By Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo Jalingo, Taraba State – Taraba State Governor Dr. Kefas Agbu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering democratic dividends to the people, emphasizing the importance of reaching the grassroots level. Speaking during a five-day orientation retreat for newly elected local government chairmen and their deputies, heads of development areas, heads of…
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Taraba: Governor Kefas Agbu Swears in 16 LG Chairmen I SummitPost
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria – The newly elected chairmen of the sixteen local government areas of Taraba State have been sworn in during a ceremony held at the Gym Hall, Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo. Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas administered the oath of office to the chairmen, urging them to see their positions…
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Kogi Guber: SDP Chieftain Warns Of Anarchy Following Electoral Irregularities I SummitPost
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo Jalingo, Nigeria – November 22, 2023 – In a scathing critique of the Kogi State gubernatorial election, a chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of orchestrating a sham election that could plunge the country into anarchy. Hon. Ben Adaji, a former House of…
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LG Polls: Taraba APC Chair Calls For Total Cancellation Of Elections SummitPostÂ
By Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo JALINGO, Taraba State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has called for the complete cancellation of the ongoing local government elections in the state, alleging widespread irregularities and vote-rigging by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). APC State Chairman, Barrister Tukur El-Sudi, made the call while addressing journalists…
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Taraba: Inside Gov. Kefas Security Plan.
Emmanuel Bello A former military intelligence officer, Taraba’s current strong man, Dr Agbu Kefas, knows how this works. Security and all its intricate nuances has been his oyster over the decades. Academic laurels apart, Dr Kefas has had sufficient time to put to practice what was honed in the classroom. Life prepared him certainly but…
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NLC Strike: Taraba Govt Ministries, Parastatals Under Lock And Key
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo Some government ministries, departments and agencies in Jalingo are currently shut in solidarity with the two-day nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress. Speaking with Newsmen shortly after inspection of compliance, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Peter Jedial said he and his colleagues were going round government Ministries,…
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Gov Agbu Orders Payment Of Outstanding Salaries Of Taraba Versity Workers
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo Governor Agbu Kefas on Tuesday directed the payment of all salaries owed workers of the Taraba State University, Jalingo. The Governor gave the directive in Jalingo during an expanded meeting with heads of state-owned tertiary institutions. He said that the outstanding staff salaries in the tertiary institutions would be given due attention.…
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Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries Urged To Be Procurement Compliance
The Governor represented by the Head of Service, Mrs. Suzy Jemimau Nathan said that the Workshop is timely considering the task before them.
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Group Applauds Gov Agbu For Appointing Tiv Son, Appeals For Equity, Justice, Fairness
“As a body, we had formally congratulated His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, and would like to congratulate him once again over his victory at the polls; and now we wish to publically commend his leadership style which has so far given hope to many residents, and indeed Nigerians that…
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Subsidy:Taraba Varsity Gets 50% Tuition Cut, Free Uniforms, Books, Zero Fees For Primary Pupils I SummitPost News
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has said that pupils will now be provided with free uniforms and textbooks as part of the free education programme in the state.
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Nigeria: 30 Bishops To Begin Study Programme At GIMI, Israel
30 Bishops and heads of Christian denominations to begin a study programme at Galilee International Management Institute in Israel.
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2 Attackers Killed As Hoodlums Loot Rock FM 92.3 Corporate Hqtrs In Jalingo
In a statement signed by the Director, Operations,Ahmad Umar Gassol said that the hoodlums came in late hours of Friday 21st July, 2023.
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Taraba Gov. Agbu Breaks Record, Sworn-in 6 Females (29%), 15 Males Commissioners I Summit Post News
Governor Kefas Agbu has sworn-in 21 Commissioners earlier confirmed by the Taraba State House of Assembly. In line with the aspiration to meet 30 percen
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Gov Kefas Moves To Recover ‘Stolen’ State Govt Assets I Summit Post News
By Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has constituted a committee to recover stolen state government movable and non movable assets. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the state government, Barr. Timothy Gibon Kattaps said that the committee has Maj. Gen. Habila Vintenaba Retd, as chairman and Prof. Mahmud Hamid Umar (TSU)…
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Illegal Mining, Insecurity In Taraba: Gov Kefas Parleys Traditional Rulers
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State has met with Traditional Rulers in an effort towards finding lasting solution to the happenings in the state, especially insecurity situation. He said: “I called this meeting with you today with deep respect and a sense of concern on the happenings in our State. “I am aware…
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2023 IOC Day Run:Â Taraba Gov. Agbu Restates Commitment To Revive Sports
He disclosed this at the Jolly Nyame stadium, Jalingo, to mark the 2023 Olympic Day Run which is celebrated annually and Internationally.
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Taraba PDP Begins Selection Of Credible Members For Appointment
Taraba State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, said it has commenced consultations with stakeholders across the 16 local government areas of the state to
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INTERVIEW: Fuel Subsidy Removal: Tinubu’s Decision Rash, Ill-timed – Dopah
…Lists Security, Agriculture, Health, Education as priority sectors As Nigerians groan following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, a cross section of Nigerians have continued to bear their minds. The Taraba State Chairman, Taraba TEKAN/ECWA Block, Rev. Dr. PHILLIP MICAH, weighed in on the issue, saying, Tinubu did not study the situation of…
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Young People To Constitute 80 Percent Of My Commissioners – Gov AgbuÂ
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo The Taraba state Governor Agbu Kefas has disclosed that members of his administration would be young people. He made the disclosure during an interactive session with journalists in jalingo. “I want to work with young people, for eighty percent of my commissioners would be young people. “The appointments so far, shows that…
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9th Legislative Session:Taraba Assembly Gives Account Of Stewardship, Passes 40 Bills
The Speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bonzens Kizito John has disclosed that the House was able to pass forty bills during the 9th
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Taraba: Gov Agbu Appoints Ubandoma, Sanda CPO, CPS Respectively
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo In a bid to start forming his government after Monday’s inauguration, the Taraba governor, Col. Kefas Agbu Rtd, has make first two key appointments. A statement signed by the State Head of Service, Jemima Suzi Nathan and made available to SUMMIT POST, in Jalingo, explained that Yusuf Ubandoma, an assistant director with…
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Put Aside Your Differences And Unite For Devt – Gov Agbu Urge Tarabans
The newly sworn in governor of Taraba State, Lt. Col. Kefas Agbu (Rtd), has appealed to Tarabans to put aside their differences and come together
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Tension In Taraba As Fresh Ethnic Clash Claims 10 Lives, Several InjuredÂ
Not fewer than 10 persons were reportedly killed while several others injured in Takum LGA of Taraba State on Sunday, following an exchange of gunfire between the Kuteb ethnic group and the Hausas in the area.
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Jonathan Commissions Road Project In Taraba (PHOTOS)Â
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has commended the Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku for developing the state.
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Insecurity: Unresolved Killings, Kidnapping, Banditry Activities Worry Tarabans
The constant activities of kidnapping, banditry and killings in Taraba State have become worrisome and alarming.
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Gunmen Kidnap LG Chairman, Kill Police Orderly in Taraba
Gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State Boyi Manja and also killed his police orderly.
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PHOTOS: Jenjo Festival (MIHU) Where Hunting Of Animals, Including Snakes Is Real
Jenjo tribe also spelt as (Janjo) and referred to as “IDZA” are predominantly found in Karim Lamido, Lau, Jalingo, Gasol, Ibi Jibbu in Wukari and Ardo-Kola Local government Areas of Taraba state.
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May 29th: Gov Ishaku Apologies To Tarabans For Stepping On Toes
Governor Ishaku tendered the open apology during a thanksgiving service organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State chapter, held at the CAN Sectariat, Jalingo.
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Easter Celebration: Christians Urged To Celebrate Resurrection Of Jesus ChristÂ
Christians across the globe have been urged to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Guest Speaker, Rev. John Benjamin stated this in a Church Service organised by Jalingo branch of CAN, held at the First Baptist Church, Jalingo, Taraba State.
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Clergy, Rev. Dopah Urges Unity Amongst Christians
Members of TEKAN/ECWA Block have been called upon to work more on what will unite them and carry each other’s burden, encourage, Love and tolerate one another.
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ASUU Taraba State University Declares Indefinite StrikeÂ
The Taraba State University chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike action in the institution.
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Agbu, Deputy, Taraba Assembly Members-elect Receives Certificates Of Return
Taraba State Governor-elect, Col. Kefas Agbu Rtd, his deputy, Aminu Alkali and 23 out of 24 Taraba House of Assembly members-elect, on Wednesday, received their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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Gassol Chiefdom: Stakeholders, Elders Urges Gov Ishaku To Respect Court Order
Stakeholders and Elders of Gassol I constituency have call on the Governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku to respect the order of a Jalingo High Court restraining the government from creating Kwararafa Chiefdom out of Gassol Chiefdom.
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BREAKING: Bodies Of 2 Wives , 5 Children Of Taraba Monarch Killed By Kidnappers RecoveredÂ
The Chief of Mutumbiyu Justice Sani Muhammed (rtd) has confirmed that decomposing bodies of his two wives and five children has been found.
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Supreme Court Ruling : APC Will Win Taraba Governorship Election – KenteÂ
Chief David Kente, a governorship aspirant under the APC in Taraba state has said that the party will win the governorship election in the state.