Jalingo Times.

By Jako Keke,  September 4, 2026— Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has been declared Open Defecation-Free (ODF) , following sustained interventions by the Taraba State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) aimed at improving sanitation and promoting healthier communities. The declaration marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to eliminate open defecation and improve access to safe sanitation facilities, particularly in rural communities. The process, which covered more than 400 communities across Karim Lamido, involved a series of activities including community triggering, sensitisation, training, certification and validation by RUWASSA and its partners. The development was announced by the National Task Group on Sanitation (NTGS) under the Federal Government’s Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign , during its 7th meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation conference room. With Karim Lamid...

By Jako Keke, September 1, 2026 .  The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Taraba State Chapter, has called on government institutions, communities, organisations and individuals to intensify support, inclusion and care for people living with spinal cord injuries as the world marks Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. The association made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Taraba State Chairperson, Hon. Mary James Gaisa , to mark the beginning of September. Gaisa said the awareness month provides an opportunity to draw attention to the challenges confronting people living with spinal cord injuries and promote a society where they are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. According to her, spinal cord injury can affect anyone, while its consequences often extend beyond the affected individual to families and communities. She identified accessibility, mobility, healthcare, employment, education, social participation and inclusion among the maj...

By Jako Keke,  September 3, 2026. The wife of the Chairman of Gashaka Local Government Council, Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf Alluran Gari, has taken the advocacy campaign on routine immunisation and primary healthcare strengthening to women at the grassroots. Hajiya Hauwa, who serves as the Mama Ambassador of Gashaka Local Government Area, an initiative inaugurated by the wife of the Taraba State Governor, Mrs. Agyin Kefas, stepped down the advocacy campaign at the Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC), Garbabi. The campaign brought together lactating mothers, pregnant women and health workers, with the Mama Ambassador donating baby pampers, detergents and other non-consumable items to participants. Addressing the gathering, Hajiya Hauwa said the advocacy was aimed at sensitising women on the importance of attending antenatal and postnatal clinics, routine medical check-ups and ensuring that their children receive all recommended immunisations. She said her priority was t...

By Keke Jako The Professional Women Accountants in Nigeria (PROWAN), Taraba State Chapter, has donated cash and essential items to inmates at the Jalingo Medium Correctional Centre as part of efforts to support vulnerable members of society. The gesture, led by outgone Chairperson, Hon. Deborah Jonah Kashibu, included detergents, slippers, toothbrushes, sanitary pads and cash for the inmates. Speaking during the visit, the immediate past Chairperson of PROWAN Taraba State Chapter and National Representative, Hon Deborah Jonah Kashibu said the outreach was aimed at alleviating the plight of inmates and giving them a sense of belonging. She explained that the donation formed part of the association's annual programme of reaching out to people in need and touching lives across the society. According to her, the association had, the previous week, visited the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo, where members identified with sick patients before extending the...

By Our Correspondent, August 30, 2026. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Engr. Mathias Luka Agbu, has promised to make service, development and grassroots representation the cornerstone of his campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. Agbu, a humanitarian and development advocate with more than 15 years of experience in education, youth development, healthcare interventions, mentorship and community-based initiatives, said his ambition to represent the constituency at the National Assembly is driven by a desire to translate years of grassroots service into broader development impact. He said the aspiration was not about merely occupying a political office, but about using legislative representation as a platform to address pressing challenges, expand opportunities and connect constituents with federal institutions and programmes. > “I am seeking to represent the good people of Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency...

By Jako Keke,  August 30, 2026. The Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing (MCDAYW) has dissolved its existing State Executive Councils in Taraba and Adamawa States, paving the way for fresh elections within the next 40 days. The decision was taken at the Association’s Extraordinary Annual General Meeting (EAGM), held on August 29, 2026, at Mumuye House, Mile Six, Jalingo, Taraba State. The meeting, which attracted representatives and stakeholders from various chapters, deliberated on issues bordering on the unity, administration, development and future direction of the youth wing. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and signed by the National Public Relations Officer, Joachim Anthony Boduganian, Congress said the dissolution of the two state executives was necessary to create room for “fresh, credible and inclusive elections” capable of strengthening the democratic structures of the association. To oversee the electoral proces...

By Jako Keke,  August 29, 2026 | Jalingo The Taraba State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is witnessing a remarkable transformation, emerging as one of the state’s increasingly visible and result-oriented government institutions under the leadership of its Commissioner, Hon. Aisha A. Barde . Once regarded by some observers as a relatively low-profile ministry in the affairs of the state, the ministry has, in recent months, begun to attract attention through improved visibility, institutional activity and measurable performance. A major indication of the ministry’s changing fortunes was its performance at the maiden Quarterly Revenue Performance Review organised by the Taraba State Internal Revenue Service (TIRS) for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Figures presented during the review showed that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change significantly exceeded its revenue target for the first half of 2026. The ministry had a first-quar...

By Jako Keke, August 29, 2026. The Sharing Education and Learning for Life (SELL) Foundation Nigeria, in collaboration with the Foundation for Peace, Hope and Conflict Management and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Taraba State Command, has organised a one-day training programme aimed at strengthening community security, peacebuilding and conflict prevention. The training, held at the headquarters of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Jalingo, focused on early warning mechanisms and proactive responses to emerging security threats. The programme was designed to equip members of the vigilante group with the knowledge and skills required to identify potential threats, provide timely early warnings and respond appropriately before such threats escalate into violent conflicts. Participants were taken through interactive sessions and discussions facilitated by experienced peacebuilding practitioners, Emmanuel Kini and Maryam Adamu Lanko. Speaking during the training, Kini Emmanue...