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 Christians have been urged to intensify efforts in spreading the gospel of God and to live lives that reflect the teachings of Christ in a rapidly changing world. The call was made by Pastor Barnabas Ayuba of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Prayer House, Dangangang, Jalingo Local Government Area, during a sermon delivered at the ECWA Gospel Shavon on Sunday. Preaching from the Book of Matthew, Chapter 28, Pastor Ayuba reminded believers that the mandate to preach the gospel is a responsibility placed on every Christian. He stressed that evangelism remains central to the mission of the Church, regardless of the challenges of the 21st century. The sermon, titled “Mission Fire for the Twenty-First Century: Living as the Church,” emphasized the need for churches to prioritize soul-winning and strengthen commitment to the Great Commission. Pastor Ayuba lamented that certain negative practices, including selfishness, tribalism and undue sentiments, have continued t...

By Jako Keke, February 1, 2026.  Christians across Taraba State have been urged to embrace the virtues of humility, mercy and righteousness. The call was made by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Christian Religion Matters, Very Reverend Fath Sunday Patrick Muke, in a Sunday message to Christians to mark the beginning of a new month. In the message Father Muke encouraged believers to reflect on the Gospel of Matthew chapter five where Jesus Christ presented the Beatitudes as a guide for godly living and service to humanity. He noted that the teachings of Christ in the Beatitudes remain relevant not only to individuals but also to the collective life of the state, stressing that true greatness is found in service, unity and the pursuit of peace. According to him, by choosing mercy, truth and love, Christians can become living witnesses of God’s Kingdom within their communities and contribute meaningfully to societal harmony and development. Father Muke further call...

By our Correspondent. The Jalingo Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday held its first Monthly Congress meeting for the year 2026, setting a decisive tone on critical issues affecting legal practice and justice delivery in Taraba State. The well-attended meeting took place at the Justice Adamu Aliyu Bar Center and commenced promptly at 10:00am with an opening prayer led by Pastor Sunday Sunday Stephen, Esq. In his welcome address, the Branch Chairman, Martin Milkman Karel, Esq, expressed appreciation to members for their commitment and active participation, describing the meeting as a strategic starting point for a purposeful legal year. Members subsequently reviewed the minutes of the previous congress, which were carefully scrutinised, amended where necessary, and formally adopted on a motion moved by Bar John Odekina and seconded by Vaatsav Benson (Lord Lord Ben), Esq. Deliberations under “Issues Arising” featured robust engagement, beginning with con...

By Our Correspondent Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have intensified security operations against kidnappers and other criminal elements in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, assuring commuters of improved safety on major roads across the state. The military action followed a swift response by troops to gunshots heard on Thursday, January 29, 2026, along the Kasuwan Shanu–Jootar Road near a Nigeria Police checkpoint in Wukari. Upon arrival, the troops discovered a Sharon bus with Lagos registration number LSR 445 XT, conveying nine passengers. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Mr. Abdul Amukama, a 45-year-old man from Makurdi, was found with a gunshot wound to his right hand. Preliminary investigations revealed that two passengers had been forcibly abducted by suspected kidnappers and taken into the bush before the arrival of security operatives. In response, troops of the 6 Brigade immediately launched...

By our Correspondent. A Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Taraba State on Environmental Protection, Hon. Nuyeba Jila Bobga, has formally resigned his appointment, citing ideological differences with the current political direction of the state. In a resignation letter dated January 30, 2026, and addressed to Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas through the Secretary to the State Government, Political Department, Bobga expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve in his administration. According to the letter, which was officially received by the Political Affairs Department on January 31, 2026, the former aide stated that his decision followed “a considered reflection” rooted in his fundamental principles and ideology, which he said have become at variance with the state’s political direction. Bobga explained that the decision was reached after extensive consultations and feedback from people at the grassroots whom he represents and serves. While appreci...

By Our Correspondent A renowned academic and public affairs advocate, Professor Jerome Nyameh, popularly known as The People’s Professor , has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hon. Kallamu Alhamdu, describing the loss as a painful moment for the people of Zing and Taraba State at large. In a condolence message issued on behalf of himself and his team, Professor Nyameh extended his heartfelt sympathies to the family of the deceased and the entire Zing community, noting that Hon. Alhamdu’s passing has left a significant void. “On behalf of myself and my team, we wish to register our heartfelt condolences to the family of late Kallamu Alhamdu and the entire people of Zing over the death of one of its sons,” the statement read. Professor Nyameh prayed for divine comfort for the family and friends of the late Hon. Alhamdu during this period of grief, while also seeking eternal rest for the departed. He  committed the soul of the deceased to Almighty ...

By Our Political Correspondent A fresh wave of political advocacy has emerged in Taraba State, as prominent voices intensify calls on Professor Jerome Nyameh to declare his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an open appeal circulated on Wednesday, Hon. Abdul Usman Gassol, a political advocate from Wukari, urged the former governorship aspirant and respected academic to heed what he described as a growing demand from across the state for a new political direction anchored on integrity, competence, and inclusive governance. Professor Nyameh, who contested the 2023 governorship primaries under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was widely regarded at the time as a reform-minded contender with a strong grassroots following. However, lingering internal crises within the PDP culminated in his resignation from the party in 2025, a move his supporters have consistently described as “principled.” Accordin...

By our Correspondent, January 29, 2026. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has received the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, reaffirming a shared commitment to enhanced security and public safety in the state. The visit, which underscored strategic cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the Taraba State Government, was attended by a high-powered delegation led by the governor. Members of the delegation included Senator Shuaibu Lau (Taraba North), Senator David Jimkuta (Taraba South), Senator Haruna Manu (Taraba Central), as well as members of the House of Representatives—Honourable Abdullahi Mohammed Lauwa, Honourable David Abel, Honourable Ayuba Zaku, and others. Also present were the Taraba State Commissioners for Justice, Information, and Finance. Speaking during the engagement, Governor Kefas commended the leadership of the IGP and lauded the Nigeria...