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UNION: CSOs Demand Urgent Action to Close Taraba’s NIN Gap.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] September 16, 2026. The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for ID for Development in Taraba State has called for urgent measures to bridge gaps in National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment, warning that millions of residents could remain excluded from essential services without access to legal identity. The coalition made the call in a policy brief issued ahead of the National Identity Day 2026 , with the theme, “Together for a Stronger Nigeria – One Person. One Identity. One Number.” According to the coalition, more than 45 per cent of residents in Taraba State lack a NIN, leaving an estimated 1.2 million or more people without legal identity. It said the situation disproportionately affects women, persons with disabilities, rural farmers and displaced communities. The CSOs identified Wukari, Ibi, Sardauna, Kurmi, Gashaka and Karim-Lamido Local Government Areas as having particularly critical enrolment gaps, attributing t...
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Communal Unrest: Sardauna Council Imposes 24-Hour Curfew on Mbamnga, Two Others.

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times] September 16, 2026. The Executive Chairman of Sardauna Local Government Council, Taraba State, Hon. Mohammed J. Umar, has imposed an immediate 24-hour curfew on Mbamnga and two neighbouring communities following an outbreak of communal unrest in the area. The affected communities are Mbamnga, Mbara and Geroji, where the council said the measure became necessary to restore calm, protect lives and property, and prevent further escalation of the situation. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chairman’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Marvelous Heli, the council said security operatives had been deployed to the affected communities to maintain law and order. The Chairman assured residents that the situation was under control, while directing all security agencies to strictly enforce the curfew and arrest any individual or group found violating the directive. He also appealed to traditional and community leaders to support...
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CRIME: 18 Phones Stolen, Student Injured as Security Scare Hits Taraba Nursing College Jalingo.

By Jako Keke [ Jalingo Times] September 16, 2026.  Security concerns have been raised at the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo, following an alleged theft incident at the institution’s boys’ hostel in which about 18 mobile phones were reportedly stolen and a student sustained injuries. The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of students, particularly those residing in hostel facilities and private accommodation around Yaggai Community  in Jalingo. Reacting to the development, the College’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Gideon David Jimenda, said the management responded swiftly to the incident, led by the Provost, Dr Dorcas Dugule, alongside the Registrar and Chief Security Officer. According to him, the injured student was immediately taken to the hospital, where he received appropriate medication funded by the college management. He said the student has since returned from the hospital and is responding to treatment. Mr Gideon also disclo...
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10 Months, Transformational Projects: Takum Group Applauds Bako Benjamin.

By Jako Keke  [Jalingo Times]TAKUM, September 16, 2026. The Iron Cutter’s Club, Takum, has commended the Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Council, Hon. Bako Benjamin, for what it described as “transformational governance” during his first 10 months in office. In an appreciation letter signed by Don Kasari Ika on behalf of the group, the club said the chairman had made significant contributions to infrastructure development and improved the welfare of residents across the local government. The group highlighted the construction of people-oriented projects, road projects awarded under the watch of elder statesman, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (Rtd.), the reconstruction and remodelling of public schools, strengthening of healthcare facilities and the remodelling of the township main market. “These achievements stand as enduring testimonies to your ability to transform notable aspirations into tangible realities that continue to improve the quality of life...
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EDUCATION: Taraba Govt Tightens School Monitoring, Warns Teachers Against Absenteeism, Insubordination.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times], September 15,2026.  The Taraba State Government has intensified monitoring of secondary schools across the state, warning teachers and school administrators against absenteeism, lateness, poor lesson preparation and insubordination. The Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education conducted the monitoring exercise as part of efforts to assess compliance with government directives and strengthen teaching and learning in public secondary schools. The exercise, led by the Commissioner, Dr. Augustina Godwin, the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Idris A. Goje, and the Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Rabi Sunday, covered several schools in Jalingo, including Government Science Secondary School, Government Secondary School, Government College, Government Schools for Islamic and Arabic Studies, Government Day Secondary School Sabon Gari, GDSS Magami, GDSS Nukkai and GTTS Jalingo, among others. According to the Ministry, official...
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SANITATION: TSESA Backs Taraba Varsity Students’ Sanitation Drive.

By Our Correspondent,[Jalingo Times] September 15, 2026. The Taraba State Environmental and Sanitation Agency (TSESA) has supported a sanitation exercise organised by MSc students of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Taraba State University, Jalingo. The exercise, which focused on waste evacuation and environmental hygiene, was supported by TSESA under the leadership of its Executive Chairman, Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji. As part of its contribution, the agency provided a waste evacuation van and other sanitation materials to facilitate the removal of refuse and promote a clean and healthy learning environment within the university community. The TSESA management was received by the Dean and other leaders of the Faculty of Health Sciences, who expressed appreciation to the agency for supporting the initiative and demonstrating its commitment to environmental sanitation across Taraba State. The faculty leadership also commended the Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for interv...
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Kefas-Care: Hundreds Access Free Medical, Surgical Services in Zing.

By Our Health Correspondent, [Jalingo Times], September 12,2026. Hundreds of residents of Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State have benefited from the ongoing Kefas-Care statewide free medical and surgical outreach, with beneficiaries commending Governor Agbu Kefas for bringing essential healthcare services closer to the people. The outreach, which continued at the General Hospital, Zing, the administrative headquarters of the local government area, attracted a massive turnout of residents seeking medical attention and other health-related services. Beneficiaries accessed a range of services, including free medical consultations, surgical procedures, specialist care, medications and laboratory investigations, providing relief to residents who may otherwise have struggled to afford such services. Some beneficiaries described the intervention as timely, particularly against the backdrop of rising healthcare costs, which they said had made access to quality medical care ...
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AWARD: Mrs. Rahab Machoko Celebrated on 2026 Women Empowerment Award

By Our Correspondent, [Jalingo Times] September 12, 2026. Chairman of the Governor Kefas Again 2027 Campaign Organisation, Adamu Umaru Zing, has congratulated the Chairperson of the Stand Up Women Society (SWS), Taraba State Chapter, Mrs Rahab Machoko, on her recognition as the 2026 Women Empowerment Champion by Stand Up Society for Women International. Hon Adamu Zing described Machoko as a woman of wisdom, courage, faith and substance, noting that her leadership has been characterised by service, compassion and commitment to improving the lives of women in Taraba State and beyond. In a congratulatory message, Hon Zing said the award was not only a recognition of Machoko's achievements but also an acknowledgement of her continued advocacy for women empowerment, peace and people-centred leadership. He commended her passion for the advancement of women, describing her as a builder, mother and hardworking leader whose dedication to service has continued to inspire women an...
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POLITICS: Hon. Princess Leah Olusiyi Discontinues Suit Against INEC, APC, Sadiq Abbas Tafida

By Our Judicial Correspondent,[Jalingo Times], September 11, 2026. Former All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Hon. Princess Leah Solomon Olusiyi, has discontinued the suit she instituted against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APC and Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida before the Federal High Court in Jalingo. The matter, registered as Suit No. FHC/CS/17/2026, was filed before the Federal High Court, Jalingo Judicial Division, with INEC as the first defendant, APC as the second defendant and Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida as the third defendant. In a Notice of Discontinuance dated September 10, 2026, filed through her counsel, P.D. Pius, Esq., Princess Olusiyi indicated that she was wholly discontinuing the suit against the defendants. The notice was brought pursuant to Order 50, Rule 2 of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019. The legal team also included O.A. Mathew, E...
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