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By Jako Keke,  August 1, 2026.  The Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), North-East Zone, Evangelist Ephesian Jesse, has described wisdom as the greatest legacy parents can bequeath to their children, saying it empowers individuals to acquire, preserve and judiciously manage resources. Evangelist Jesse, a lecturer at Taraba State University, Jalingo, made the assertion while delivering the keynote address at the maiden Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony of Abroad Crystal Academy, Mararaban Kunini, in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. Speaking on the theme, "The Best Legacy Is Not Wealth, But Wisdom," the educationist stressed that the responsibility of parents and guardians goes beyond paying school fees, noting that children also require proper guidance, love, discipline and prayers to become responsible members of society. He commended the management of the school for its commitment to nurturing the you...

By Jako Keke, July 30, 2026. The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Taraba State Chapter, and Executive Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council, Hon. Moses Maihankali, has commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for providing relief materials to victims of the previous communal crisis in Bissaula, Kurmi Local Government Area. Maihankali described the intervention as timely and impactful, saying the assistance would ease the hardship faced by affected families and support their recovery from the aftermath of the crisis. He explained that the communal clashes occurred before he assumed office as Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council, noting that peace has since been restored through the collective efforts of government, security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders and residents. According to him, the return of normalcy has enabled residents to resume their daily activities, while the local...

A high-powered delegation representing former Senator Emmanuel Bwacha and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate has paid a condolence visit to the Mumuye community in Mutum Biyu, Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, following the death of the Mumuye traditional ruler, Kpanti James A. Shalla. The delegation, led by Hon. Yahaya Garba and accompanied by Hon. Japheth Ezekiel Dadason and Hon. Nuhu Khalil Sarkin Zango, conveyed Senator Bwacha's heartfelt sympathies to the royal family, the Mumuye community and the people of Gassol over the passing of the revered monarch, who reportedly died after a brief illness. Speaking during the condolence visit, the delegation described the late traditional ruler as a respected leader whose reign was marked by wisdom, peace and commitment to the development and unity of the Mumuye people. Responding on behalf of the Mumuye community, the State Vice Chairman of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association, Hon....

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Taraba State Chapter, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of a commercial tricycle rider, Jesse, in Jalingo, describing the incident as a barbaric act that must not go unpunished. The Council made the call in a statement issued on Thursday by its State Public Relations Officer, Comrade Cornelius Henry Yamnchur, following the death of the rider after a reported misunderstanding at Angwan Kasa, Jalingo. Reacting to the incident, the State Chairman of the Council, Comrade Hapson Haruna Babale, said the killing was unacceptable and a direct assault on the sanctity of human life, stressing that no individual has the right to take the law into his or her own hands. He urged the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to launch a comprehensive, impartial and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that all those involved are ident...

By Staff Reporter The Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), North East Zone, Evang. Jesse Ephesian, has condemned the tragic death of a tricycle rider in Taraba State, allegedly following a dispute over a ₦300 pass fee, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the consequences of violence. In a statement, Evang. Ephesian expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues and the entire tricycle community. He prayed for God to grant the family the strength to bear the loss and for the deceased to rest in peace. He stressed that human life is sacred and should never be sacrificed over disagreements or financial disputes, noting that violence can never be justified as a means of resolving conflicts. The YOWICAN chairman called on the leadership of the Tricycle Association in Taraba State to immediately review and strengthen its operational guidelines and disciplinary measu...

By Judicial Correspondent, July 30, 2026. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, and the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Taraba State Chapter, have introduced a raft of measures aimed at improving the administration of justice, strengthening professional ethics, and enhancing cooperation between lawyers and the lower bench in the state. The resolutions were reached at a joint meeting of the leadership of both bodies held on Wednesday at the NBA Bar Centre in Jalingo, where participants deliberated on challenges affecting judicial efficiency, courtroom decorum and the relationship between magistrates and legal practitioners. A key resolution from the meeting mandates Magistrates and Judges of the Lower Courts to commence court sittings promptly at 9:00 a.m. beginning Monday, August 3, 2026. Lawyers were also directed to be punctual, while counsel unable to attend proceedings must submit adjournment letters at least 24 hours before the scheduled hearing...

By Jako Keke, July 29, 2026.  Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, has inducted 168 graduates of its Department of Medical Laboratory Science into the profession, charging them to uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism as they begin their careers in healthcare. The induction and oath-taking ceremony, the second since the establishment of the programme, brought together top officials of the university, representatives of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), traditional rulers, parents, lecturers and well-wishers to celebrate the milestone. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Paul Bako , described the occasion as a landmark achievement for both the institution and the graduates. He congratulated the inductees on successfully completing years of rigorous academic and laboratory training, noting that they had transitioned from students to licensed professionals prepared to make meaningful contri...

By Jako Keke, July 28, 2026 Victims of the recent communal clash in Bissaulla, Kurmi Local Government Area of Taraba State have received relief materials through a joint humanitarian intervention by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA). The intervention team was led by Malut Hussain, who represented the Director-General of NEMA, Hajiya Zubaida Umar. Addressing the beneficiaries during the distribution exercise, Hussain expressed the agency's sympathy to families affected by the crisis and reaffirmed NEMA's commitment to providing prompt humanitarian assistance to communities impacted by disasters and conflicts. He noted that the intervention underscored the Federal Government's resolve to alleviate the suffering of displaced and vulnerable persons while supporting efforts aimed at restoring normalcy in the affected community. Representing the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, Dr. Echuseh Audu, the D...