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APPOINTMENT: Taraba Constitutes Task Force to Recover Government Lands

By Jalingo Times The Taraba State Government has constituted a Task Force on the Recovery and Confiscation of Government Lands allegedly taken over by individuals and organisations across the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, disclosed this in a press release dated August 24, 2026, stating that Governor Agbu Kefas approved the constitution of the task force. According to the release, the committee is chaired by Nelson Nathaniel Banker, while Abel Bako Lau will serve as Secretary. Other members include Atiku Muhammed of the Taraba State Geographic Information Service (TAGIS), Daniel Gelle Kwanchi, Muhammad Lawal Buba of TAGIS, Awudu Ishaya Gani, Umaru Adamu Leme and Jacob Andenura Ahmadu. Representatives of the Police, SSG’s Office, Ministries of Environment, Education and Justice are also members of the task force. The committee is expected to focus on the recovery and confiscation of government lands that have been taken...

TARABA: Gov. Kefas Receives Security Summit, Government House Expansion Reports.

By Jako Keke ,August 24, 2026. Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has received reports from the Zonal Security Summit Committee and the Committee on the Acquisition and Compensation of Land around the Government House for its proposed expansion. Receiving the security summit report, Governor Kefas commended members of the committee for their dedication and commitment to the assignment, particularly their decision to tour the three senatorial zones and engage directly with residents. He assured the committee that the recommendations contained in the report would receive careful consideration and be implemented by the state government. Earlier, Chairman of the committee and Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, John Kizito Bonzena, said the committee carried out its assignment in accordance with the mandate given by the Governor. Bonzena explained that members visited the three senatorial zones, interacted with residents in their communities, listened to their c...

SANITATION: Concern Mounts Over Unpaid Sanitation Workers in Sunkani.

By Jako Keke, August 24, 2026. Concern has been raised over the alleged non-payment of sanitation workers attached to the Sunkani branch in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State since January. The concern was expressed in a social media post, which questioned the status of the workers’ salaries in view of the state government’s emphasis on maintaining cleanliness across Taraba. The post alleged that workers at the Sunkani branch had not received their payments since January and queried whether they had been excluded from the official payroll. “Considering the emphasis of the Executive Governor on maintaining cleanliness in Taraba, it is concerning that the Sunkani branch in Ardo-Kola LGA has not received payment since January. Are they excluded from the payroll?” the post stated. The development, if confirmed, could raise concerns about the welfare of sanitation workers whose services are essential to maintaining environmental cleanliness in commu...

POLITICS: Danji SS Campaign Appoints Young JP Deputy DG, Southern Zone.

By Jako Keke, August 24, 2026. The Campaign Organisation of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship candidate in Taraba State, Hon. Danjuma Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, has appointed Mr. Samaila Yakubu, also known as Young JP, as Deputy Director General (DDG), Southern Zone. The appointment was contained in a statement signed by the Director General of the Danji SS Campaign Organisation, Prof. Ambrose A. Zemba. Zemba described Yakubu as a youthful and committed politician, as well as a businessman with experience in political organisation, grassroots mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and community relations. According to him, Yakubu’s knowledge of the political terrain, extensive networks and youthful energy would contribute significantly to the campaign’s efforts to establish a strong and inclusive statewide structure. In his new role, the statement said, Yakubu would work with the Director General and other members of the Campaign Council to coo...

APPOINTMENT: APGA Names Emmanuel Umaru Campaign Spokesperson, Vows Issue-Based Campaign.

By Jako Keke, August 24, 2026. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship campaign in Taraba State has appointed Emmanuel Umaru as the Campaign Spokesperson for its governorship candidate, Hon. Danjuma Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS. Umaru, who confirmed his appointment in a statement, said he was honoured by the confidence reposed in him and pledged to discharge his responsibilities with commitment. He said the campaign would focus on presenting the policies, programmes and leadership capacity of the APGA candidate to the people of Taraba. According to him, the Director-General of the Campaign Council, Prof. Ambrose A. Zemba, has emphasised the need for a rancour-free campaign devoid of name-calling, personal attacks and inflammatory rhetoric. Umaru said the campaign would instead be strictly issue-based, with the team providing what it described as convincing reasons why Danji SS should be given the opportunity to govern the state. The campaign spokesper...

TARABA: Taraba Launches Climate Change Policy, Action Plan to Strengthen Environmental Resilience

. By Jako Keke, August 23, 2026. The Taraba State Government has launched its Climate Change Policy and Action Plan, signalling a renewed commitment to strengthening climate governance, protecting the environment and building resilience to the growing impacts of climate change across the state. The policy was unveiled at the C2C Event Centre in Jalingo at an event attended by government officials, environmental experts, civil society organisations, youth leaders and other stakeholders. In her opening remarks, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hajiya Aishat A. Barde, said the policy provides a strategic framework for strengthening climate governance, protecting ecosystems, enhancing resilience and creating opportunities for sustainable development in Taraba State. Barde explained that the policy was developed through extensive stakeholder consultations, technical assessments and collaboration among relevant ministries, experts and civil society organisatio...

MUSIC: Gospel Minister Launches Debut Album, Urges Youths to Serve God Through Their Talents.

By Keke Jako, August 23, 2026. Gospel music minister, Haggai Wanu Yakubu, has launched his maiden gospel album, “Seek First the Kingdom of God” (Mu Bidi Mulkin Allah), with a call on Christians, particularly youths, to use their talents in advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ. The album was unveiled at the Christian Reformed Church of Nigeria (CRCN), Local Church Council (LCC), Sabongari, Jalingo, in an event attended by gospel ministers, church leaders, family members, friends and other Christian faithful. The gathering provided an opportunity for the church community to celebrate what participants described as a significant step in Yakubu’s commitment to propagating the gospel through music. Speaking at the occasion, the Resident Pastor of CRCN, Rev. Bobzom Kunlomi, urged Christian youths to make themselves available for the service of God and deploy their God-given talents for the advancement of His kingdom. Rev. Kunlomi commended Yakubu for his dedication and commitment...

HUMORNEWS: “Governor, I’m Coming With Goro”: Self-Acclaimed In-Law Makes 2027 Appeal.

By Our Correspondent. A social media post apparently seeking favour from Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has taken a humorous turn, as the author combined political praise with a traditional promise of goro (kolanut). In the playful message addressed to the governor, the writer Amb Daniel Dabala acknowledged Fintiri’s alleged achievements in the state and declared that the people could not afford to “miss” him in 2027. But rather than ending with the usual political compliments, the writer switched gears, asking the governor for a personal favour. “Ah taimaka min, zan kawo goro by next week,” the writer said in Hausa, roughly meaning, “Please help me; I will bring kolanut next week.” The post, laced with laughing and thinking emojis, suggested that the promised kolanut was more than a mere traditional gift—it appeared to be part of a carefully calculated lobbying strategy. As if the message needed another twist, the writer concluded with the bold declaration: ...