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PAWECA Boss Credits Gov. Fintiri for Sharp Drop in Adamawa's Poverty Rate

By AP Correspondent YOLA — The Director General of the Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA), Dr. Michael Zira, has credited Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration for significantly reducing Adamawa State’s poverty rate from 74% to 60%. Dr. Zira made this known in Yola while receiving members of the Women Ambassadorial Ministry Michika (WAMIY), Yola chapter, during a congratulatory visit to his office. According to him, Governor Fintiri’s commitment to citizens’ welfare through various empowerment programs under PAWECA has positively transformed the lives of thousands across the state. “Over 100,000 people were empowered last year alone,” he noted, citing initiatives such as the Fintiri Business Wallet and other grassroots-focused interventions. He urged the visiting women group to continue to pray for the governor’s success, describing Fintiri as a “leader with a good heart for the people.” Highlighting the administration’s people-oriented policie...
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Donga Council Chairman Commissions Army Quarters, Showcases Developmental Strides.

By Sallau Danladi Chiseh  The Chairman of Donga Local Government Area, Mr. Ezra Voka, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering impactful projects for the benefit of residents, as he commissioned a remodeled residential accommodation and borehole for officers of the Nigerian Army 93 Battalion deployed to the area. The facility, aimed at creating a conducive environment for the army personnel stationed to maintain peace and security, was commissioned amid commendations from traditional and administrative stakeholders. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Mr. Voka attributed the successful completion of the project to the capital grant approved by Governor Agbu Kefas for all 16 local government councils in Taraba State. He emphasized that the welfare of security personnel is vital to sustaining peace and curbing criminal activities in the region. “Providing suitable accommodation for those who protect our communities is a priority,” the Chairman stated. “Before n...
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Tiv IDPs seeks reversal of corpse exhumation order, denies burial of Benue woman in Taraba.

By Terna Chikpa, Jalingo The Internally displaced persons (IDP), from Wukari local government area of Taraba, taking refuge in Benue state have appealed to governor Agbu Kefas to direct the Wukari council chairman to reverse his exhumation order against the body of Late. Mrs. Atisaa Injuur Bem. The IDPs made the appeal in a press statement issued to Journalists on Thursday. The statement signed by the displaced person's leader, Peter Achibo, also denied the claims that, Late. Mrs. Atisaa Injuur Bem, a 57-years old woman who was recently buried at km. 15, Tor-Iorshaer village along Wukari Rafin Kada road was from Benue state. The statement said, mrs. Ben was buried in her ancestral village as the Tiv tradition demands. "As a leader of the internally displaced persons from Wukari LGA, taking refuge in Benue state, I wish to on behalf of the entire displaced persons debunk the claim by the Jukun youth that we buried a Benue woman in Taraba. We wish to appeal to governor Agbu Kefa...
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Taraba Government Clears Air on Deputy Governor’s Office Posting Amid Rising Tensions.

By Jako. The Taraba State Government has moved to douse rising public concerns and alleged misinterpretations surrounding the posting of Dr. Emmanuel Lawson Hassan to temporarily oversee the Office of the Deputy Governor, following the extended medical absence of Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu Alkali Abubakar. At a press conference held in Jalingo on Wednesday, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to Governor Agbu Kefas addressed what he described as "unnecessary tension and misleading narratives" sparked by the recent administrative decision. Dr. Emmanuel Lawson, who holds the position of Deputy Chief of Staff, was recently posted to manage the administrative coordination of the Deputy Governor's office. This, the adviser clarified, was a temporary arrangement aimed solely at ensuring continuity of government operations. “This decision is purely an administrative necessity and not a replacement or usurpation of the Deputy Governor’s mandate,” the Special Ad...
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Crisis Brews in Taraba Over Deputy Governor’s Absence, Controversial Appointment Sparks Outrage from Mumuye Group.

By Jako,July 3, 2025.  Tension is mounting in Taraba State following the controversial reappointment of a Deputy Chief of Staff to the Office of the Deputy Governor, a move that has been roundly criticized by the Mumuye Cultural Development Association (MCDA) as unconstitutional and politically insensitive. The appointment letter, reportedly signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and approved by Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, has circulated widely on social media, prompting backlash from political observers and ethnic leaders alike. The letter claims the appointment is "to ensure effectiveness of governance and articulation of government policies and programs emanating from the purview of the deputy governor's office.” However, critics argue that the role as outlined in the letter appears to overlap directly with the constitutional responsibilities of the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, who has been absent from office since November 2024 under undisc...
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COURT: Senator Natasha Arraigned Over Cybercrime Charges, Pleads Not Guilty

By Jako, June 30, 2025 Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge bordering on cybercrime. The case, filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), stems from allegations of spreading injurious falsehoods against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The Federal Government accused the embattled Senator, who is currently under suspension, of violating Section 24 (2)(c) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024. The charges relate to remarks allegedly made by Senator Natasha during a public gathering and a television interview on April 1, 2025, in Ihima, Kogi State. According to the prosecution, Senator Natasha claimed that Senator Akpabio had instructed Yahaya Bello to orchestrate her assassination in Kogi, rather than in Abuja, to make it appear as a local incident. The controversi...
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WOVAIDE Advocates Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment at NYSC Orientation Course in Taraba State.

By Keke Moses As part of efforts to combat Sexual Harassment (SH) and foster safer work and social environments, the Executive Director of the Women of Valour Initiative for Development and Empowerment (WOVAIDE), a Non-Governmental Organization in the State, Mrs. Sarah David Ibi, delivered a Sensitization Lecture at the NYSC Batch “A” Stream II Orientation Course in Taraba State on Saturday. At the Sensitization lecture on “Sexual Harassment”, Mrs. Ibi a Gender expert, outlined the various forms, impacts, and legal implications of sexual harassment, with a call for stronger institutional policies and public awareness.  The session had over 1000 corp members as target population, and some NYSC staffs including security personnels in attendance, sought to educate participants on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual harassment, particularly within workplace settings. "Sexual harassment is a clear form of sex-based discrimination and GenderBased Violence. It ...
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EMPOWERNMENT:National Assembly Member, Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida Distributes ₦25 Million Worth of Fertilizer to Boost Farming in Jalingo/Yorro/Zing

By Jako. In a significant step toward enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security, Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida, the Member representing Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency, has launched the distribution of 550 bags of fertilizer valued at ₦25 million to farmers across his constituency. The distribution exercise, which comes at the peak of the 2025 rainy season, is part of the lawmaker’s ongoing constituency intervention programs designed to empower farmers, improve crop yields, and sustain rural livelihoods. Speaking at the flag-off event through a representative, Hon. Tafida emphasized the critical importance of supporting farmers during the planting season. He reaffirmed his commitment to agriculture and economic empowerment, highlighting that the initiative is not just a gesture, but a strategic investment in the future of local communities. “Our farmers are the backbone of our economy,” Tafida stated. “At this crucial time, we must stand with them. Th...
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TRAINING: Over 230 Church Leaders Attend United Methodist Leadership Training in Jalingo

By Jako.  More than 230 Episcopal leaders from across the five Annual Conferences of the United Methodist Church Nigeria Episcopal Area converged in Jalingo for a three-day leadership training aimed at equipping newly appointed church leaders for their ministerial responsibilities. The training, which began with an opening worship session led by Rev. Dr. Isa Duna, Assistant to the Bishop of the Nigeria Episcopal Area, served as a platform to usher in a new era of leadership in the church. Rev. Eli Yakku, Dean of the Cabinet, read from Ephesians 4:1-3, reminding participants of their divine calling to be instruments of transformation within the church and society. In his keynote address, Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria and Mission Districts of Cameroon and Senegal, Bishop Ande Emmanuel, unveiled the church’s vision to establish 100 new churches across Nigeria by 2028. He described the leaders as the “lifewire and backbone” of the Nigeria Episcopal Area, str...
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