Tag: Taraba State
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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: YOWICAN Condemns Renewed Killings In Ussa LG, Yangtu Devt Area I SummitPost
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, YOWICAN has expressed dismay at the current killings in Ussa local government and Yangtu Development Area. The Chairman of the Association, Evangelist Ephesians Jesse stated this in a statement issued to Journalists in Jalingo. The statement reads in parts, “The incessant and sponsored killings…
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Taraba Killings: Vacant Ukwe Takum Stool Cause Of Unrest in Takum, Ussa LG, Yangtu Devt Area – KYN President I SummitPost
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The persistent unrest in two local governments: Takum, Ussa and Yangtu Development Area of Taraba State, has been attributed to the ungoverned tribal space created by the vacuum of the Ukwe Takum stool for over Twelve years. The President of Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria KYN, Comrade Emmanuel Ukwen, disclosed this in a press…
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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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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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PDP Plotting To Rig Taraba Council Polls, APC Alleges I SummitPostÂ
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo The All Progressive Congress (APC) has accused the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the upcoming local government elections in Taraba State. APC state chairman Ibrahim El-Sudi alleged that the PDP is planning to use vote-buying, intimidation, and collusion with Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC) officials and security…
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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 Kefas Inaugurates Security, Electricity Committees
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo In a bid to ensure the security of security of lives and property, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas has inaugurated a high power committee called; the “Taraba Security Solution Committee.” A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Yusuf Sanda gave the name of the…
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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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Illegal Mining: Special Mobile Court Sentences 7 To 3yrs Imprisonment In Taraba I SummitPost News
Illegal Mining: Mobile Court Sentences 7 To 3yrs Imprisonment In Taraba Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo A Special Mobile Court has sentence seven persons to three years imprisonment or a fine of N100,000 each for Illegal mining activities in Taraba State. The court presided over by Useni Galadima, found the defendants guilty of all the charges raised against…
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Taraba: Eschew Sycophancy, Uphold Accountability – Ezekwesili Tasks Gov Agbu, Appointees I SummPost News
Taraba: Eschew Sycophancy, Uphold Accountability – Ezekwesili Tasks Gov Agbu, Appointees By Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo Former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili has urged Governor Kefas Agbu and appointees of Taraba State government to embrace best practices in their quest for economic growth. In a press statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Digital…
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Gov Agbu Tasks Top Govt Functionaries On Accountability, Good Governance
Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has urged top government functionaries in various positions to strive to uphold the values of accountability and good governance. The Governor stated this while declaring open a three days induction retreat for top government office holders in Taraba State at the Nigerian Army Resource Center, Abuja.…
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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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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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Taraba Opened To Constructive Engagement With EU – Gov. Agbu
Governor Agbu Kefas says Taraba state is open to constructive engagement with the European Union toward harnessing its vast economic potentials.