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CAN @50: Dr Agbu Kefas Receives Christian Icon Award at CAN’s 50th Anniversary in Abuja

By Nformi Desmond [Jalingo Times] October 18, 2026. Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has received the prestigious Christian Icon Award from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in recognition of his leadership and commitment to Christian values. The award was presented on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the National Christian Centre, Central Business District, Abuja, during activities marking CAN’s Golden Jubilee celebration. Dr Agbu Kefas was represented at the ceremony by his Special Adviser on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, who received the award on his behalf. According to the governor’s representative, Dr Agbu Kefas would have loved to attend the occasion in person but was unable to do so due to official engagements. The governor congratulated CAN on its 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a significant moment in the association’s history of faith, unity and service to God and humanity. He a...

WORKERS: Danji SS Campaign Council Accuses Ibi Chairman of Threatening Workers Over Political Choice.

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times]October 18, 2026. Calls on Kefas, Police, DSS to Investigate Alleged Threats Against Local Government Employees The Danjuma Usman Shiddi (Danji SS) Campaign Council has accused the Chairman of Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State, Hon. Emmanuel Ubandoma, of allegedly threatening local government workers with job losses over their political affiliations and choices. The council made the allegation in a press statement issued on Sunday, October 18, 2026, following the circulation of a video on social media in which Ubandoma allegedly warned local government employees that their jobs could be at risk if they failed to support his preferred political camp. Describing the alleged remarks as undemocratic and unacceptable, the campaign council said any attempt to use public office to compel political allegiance would undermine democratic principles and the freedom of public servants to make lawful political choices. The statement, sign...

YANDANG SUMMIT: Rev. Nyame Warns Yorro Communities Against Disunity, Calls for Common Front

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] October 18, 2026. Former Taraba Governor advocates unity among Yandang, Mumuye, other ethnic groups; announces joint summit for December Former Governor of Taraba State, Reverend Dr Jolly Nyame, has called on the Yorro communities to embrace unity and collective action, warning that failure to speak with one voice could undermine their political influence and development prospects. Nyame made the call at the maiden summit he organised in collaboration with the Timusang Development Association (TDA) in Jalingo, with the theme, “The Yandang Man in the 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects.” The elder statesman stressed that unity remained a critical factor for sustainable development, urging the Yandang, Mumuye and other ethnic groups within the Yorro communities to put aside their differences and work together towards achieving common goals. According to him, a united community would be better positioned to pursue its collective interests, stren...

ATTACK: Jabayang Urges Kefas to Enforce Anti-Thuggery Law, End Selective Justice. APGA candidate cites alleged attacks on supporters, calls for impartial investigations and equal application of the law

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times]October 17, 2026. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Jalingo-Yorro-Zing Federal Constituency, Hon. Innocent Umar Jabayang, has called on Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, to ensure the effective and impartial enforcement of the state's Anti-Thuggery Law, warning against the growing concerns over political violence and alleged selective justice. Jabayang made the call in an open letter to the governor, in which he expressed concern over alleged attacks on political actors and their supporters, insisting that the law must apply equally to all citizens, irrespective of political affiliation, status or connections. The APGA candidate recalled that Governor Kefas signed the Anti-Thuggery Law on August 2, 2026, describing the legislation as a measure expected to deter political violence, intimidation and other activities capable of threatening peace and security in the state. He, however, questioned the effecti...

FEATURE: POLITICS WITHOUT BITTERNESS: WHEN TWO POLITICAL DIEHARDS MEET, UNITY TAKES CENTRE STAGE.

Editor's Desk. [Jalingo Times] October 16, 2026. Despite backing rival governorship candidates ahead of 2027, Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji and Hon. Wilson Oguche, Deputy Director Youth Mobilisation and Support Groups of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha Campaign Council popularly known as Bwacha Boy, offer a refreshing reminder that political differences need not destroy friendship, mutual respect and human connection. The atmosphere at the Conference Hall of the Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency (TSESA) in Jalingo was filled with excitement when two passionate political loyalists, Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji and Hon. Wilson Oguche, crossed paths in a moment that spoke louder than political slogans. What began as an occasion to honour Alhaji with an Award of Excellence and Service to Humanity turned into a memorable demonstration of camaraderie across political divides, as the two men exchanged pleasantries in an atmosphere of warmth and genuine happiness. In a political climate where par...

TARABA2027: Failure to Re-elect Kefas Would Be Political Disservice to Muri Province — Kundila

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] October 16, 2026. The Chairman of the Taraba State Civil Service Commission, Elder Philip Kundila, has urged people of the Muri Provincial areas to re-elect Governor Agbu Kefas in 2027, warning that failure to do so could delay the zone's opportunity to produce another governor for several years. Kundila made the appeal in Jalingo during an endorsement ceremony organised by the Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji Political Support Group in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Agbu Kefas for a second term in office. He argued that re-electing Governor Kefas would enable him to complete his constitutionally permitted second term, potentially creating an opportunity for the Northern Zone of Taraba State to produce the next governor under the state's existing political power-sharing arrangement. According to Kundila, the people of Muri Provincial areas must take the 2027 governorship election seriously, describing support for Kefas's ...

POLITICS 2027: Iliya Kefas Alhaji Group Endorses Tinubu, Kefas for Second Term.

By Jako Keke,[Jalingo Times] October 16, 2026. The Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji Political Support Group has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced at a ceremony in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, attended by members of the group and political supporters who expressed their commitment to mobilising votes for the two leaders. Speaking at the event, the leader of the group, Hon. Adamu Bigman, said the endorsement was aimed at ensuring continuity in governance and allowing both leaders to consolidate on their achievements. Bigman highlighted what he described as commendable strides in education, healthcare, security, environmental management, agriculture and the economy, noting that the group was prepared to mobilise grassroots support for the re-election bids of Tinubu and Kefas. He particularly commended Governor Kefas for his commi...

INDUCTION: APM Taraba Chairman, Prince Jonah Bako, Inducted into ANAN, Pledges Accountability.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] October 16, 2026. The Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Taraba State, Hon. Prince Jonah Bako, JP, has been inducted as a member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), marking a significant milestone in his professional career. Bako was inducted alongside about 600 other accountants during the fifth session of the 2026 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) programme organised by ANAN in Yola, Adamawa State. The programme, which had the theme, “Climate Change Sustainability Reporting,” was held at the Banquet Hall of the Adamawa State Government House, Dougirei, Yola. It brought together accounting professionals and experts to discuss emerging issues in sustainability reporting, professional development and the evolving responsibilities of accountants in a changing economic environment. The induction underscores the importance of professional certification, continuous learning and ad...