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2027: Anderifun’s Senate Bid Gains Momentum as Supporters Highlight Legislative Record.

By Jako Keke, March 16, 2026. As political activities intensify ahead of the Senate race in Taraba South, supporters of Hon. Habila Timothy Anderifun have continued to amplify his track record in public office, presenting him as a strong contender for the Southern Zone seat. Hon. Anderifun, who represented Ussa Constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, is being projected by allies as an experienced legislator with a history of sponsoring people-oriented bills and community-driven initiatives. During his tenure in the state legislature, Anderifun sponsored several key bills, including the establishment of the Taraba College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, the Office of the Auditor General for State and Local Governments, the Administration of Criminal Justice Bill, and the Taraba State Water Sanitation Board Establishment Bill. Political observers note that these legislative efforts were aimed at strengthening institutions, promoting accountability, and imp...

2027 POLITICS:God Called Me to Serve, Says Tobi as 2027 Race for Gashaka–Kurmi–Sardauna Seat Takes Shape.

By Jako Keke, March 16, 2026. A frontline aspirant for the Gashaka–Kurmi–Sardauna Federal Constituency seat, Hon. John Tobi, has declared that his decision to contest in the 2027 general elections is driven by a divine calling and a renewed desire to serve his people. Speaking in an exclusive interview with The Jalingo Times Online Editor, the seasoned politician said his ambition to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives is based on a vision he believes was revealed to him by God. Hon. Tobi, who currently holds the traditional title of Galadiman Tigun, said the time had come for him to re-enter the political arena after years of waiting due to zoning arrangements in the constituency. According to him, his earlier experience as Executive Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council and his continued engagement with communities across the constituency have strengthened his resolve to seek elective office again. “I believe this ambition is not just personal....

TARABA: Expert urges Agbu Kefas to back Regenerative agriculture for Economic Growth.

By Jako Keke, March 15, 2026. A community development strategist has said that the adoption of regenerative agriculture could transform the economy of Taraba State within the next five years if deliberate investments and strategic partnerships are sustained. The Executive Director of Taraba Youths Transformation Initiative, , made the assertion while announcing a 60-day Intensive Training on Regenerative Agroforestry scheduled to begin on Monday, March 16. Yakubu described the training, themed “Biological Mastery: Transition from Chemical Dependency to Regenerative Profitability,” as a major step toward reshaping the future of agriculture in Taraba. According to him, the programme is designed to equip farmers with modern knowledge and regenerative farming techniques that restore soil health, increase productivity and unlock the full economic potential of the state’s agricultural sector. He noted that successful agricultural economies around the world thrive because th...

LENT: Fr Muke calls for Spiritual Awakening among Christians.

The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Christian Religious Matters, Very Reverend Father Sunday Patrick Muke has called on Christians to embrace humility, faith and openness to God’s grace as they continue the Lenten season. In a message to the faithful to mark the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Very Rev. Fr. Muke reflected on the Gospel reading from (John 9:1–41), which recounts the healing of a man born blind by . According to the cleric, the biblical account demonstrates that Christ remains the true light of the world, capable of restoring not only physical sight but also spiritual understanding. He explained that while the man who was healed eventually gained sight, those who believed they possessed knowledge remained spiritually blind, noting that genuine understanding comes through humility and faith. Fr. Muke urged Christians to use the period of for self-examination and spiritual renewal, asking God to remove every form of blindness that prevents believe...

Women’s Group Demands Action on Empowerment, Education, Safety.

By Jako Keke, March 14, 2026. A women-focused organisation, the (INWOAD), has called on government, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to take concrete steps toward improving the welfare, safety and empowerment of women and girls across Nigeria. The call was made during the group’s general meeting held virtually on March 10, 2026, to commemorate the celebration with the theme “Give to Gain.” In a statement jointly issued by the National Coordinator of the organisation, , and the Public Relations Officer, , members discussed practical measures aimed at improving the lives of women and girls in line with the global campaign for gender equality. Speaking during the meeting, the President and Founder of INWOAD, , urged members to move beyond annual advocacy by translating discussions into concrete actions that would promote women’s rights and development. She called on governments at all levels to ensure greater inclusion of women in governance by implementing the 35...

INAUGURATION: Zing LG Chairman Attends Induction of Northern Christian Leaders Assembly Officials.

By Jako Keke, March 14, 2026. The Executive Chairman of Zing Local Government Area, Hon. Davoro K. Titus, has attended the induction and investiture ceremony of officials of the Northern Christian Leaders Assembly in Zing. The ceremony, which took place at the United Methodist Church (UMC) No. 1, Zing, marked the formal inauguration of the local government branch of the assembly. The event was witnessed by the State Chairman of the assembly, Rev. Dr. Philip Micah Dopah, alongside church leaders and members of the Christian community in the area. During the ceremony, Pastor and Comrade Jordan Matthew was formally inaugurated as the Zing Local Government Coordinator of the assembly, alongside other officials who were sworn in to pilot the affairs of the organization at the local level . Speaking at the event, Hon. Titus congratulated the newly inaugurated officials and urged them to work diligently to strengthen the organization and make meaningful contributi...

FEATURE: The Fanuel Factor In Gashaka, Kurmi, Sardauna Federal Constituency.

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Jalingo, March 12, 2026...The Political Landscape of Gashaka, Kurmi, Sardauna Federal Constituency in Central Taraba is set to witness shift like nothing it has experienced since the return of the present democratic dispensation in 1999, with the entry of Hon. Lawrence Fanuel as a key aspirant for the 2027 general elections. Political observers would have noticed an emerging trend that is set to change the politics of the old Gashaka-Mambilla region with the new entrant spreading development projects across the Constituency that challenge both previous and current members of the Federal House of Representatives as well as other aspirants. Hon. Fanuel Lawrence, an aspirant for the coveted seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been very swift in providing life changing projects and empowerment to the people across the Federal Constituency in the magnitude that is simply unprecedented. The Fanuel phenomenon ...

POLITICS: PDP Elders, Likeminds Forum Back Existing Party Leadership in Taraba.

By Jako Keke, March 14, 2026. The Elders Forum of the (PDP) and the Likeminds Forum in , , have reaffirmed their support for the existing leadership structure of the party in the state and rejected the recognition of any faction operating outside the established leadership. The resolution followed a joint meeting of both forums held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Jalingo, where party elders and stakeholders deliberated on issues affecting the party in Taraba State. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the forum declared that it does not recognize any faction or group that operates contrary to the properly constituted leadership of the party in the state. The meeting also reaffirmed recognition of the legally constituted leadership of the PDP from the ward level up to the State Working Committee. The forum further called on members of the party across Taraba State to mobilize and participate actively in the ongoing electronic registration exercise of the ...