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2027: PDP Clears Jesse Adi, Rimamnde Shawulu, Others for National Assembly Primaries in Taraba.

By Jako Keke, May 15, 2026. The Peoples Democratic Party has cleared several aspirants seeking to contest Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s forthcoming primary elections in Taraba State. Among the notable aspirants screened and cleared by the party are Dr. Jesse Ashumate Adi for the Taraba South Senatorial District and Rimamnde Shawulu Kwetrum for the Takum/Donga/Ussa Federal Constituency. According to the list released following the screening exercise, all aspirants who appeared before the committee were successfully cleared to participate in the primaries. For the House of Representatives, those cleared include Muktar Usman Galadima for Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Gambo Usman Karim for Karim Lamido/Lau/Ardo-Kola, Fuoh Abel David for Sardauna/Gashaka/Kurmi, and Jonah Bakari for Ardo-Kola/Karim Lamido/Lau. Others are Sale Emmanuel and Jibrin Muhd Maihula for Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency, Rimamnde Shawulu Kwetrum and Sule Yak...

INAUGURATION: Taraba PDP Inaugurates 16 Local Government Chairmen Ahead of 2027.

By our Correspondent, May 14, 2026 The in Taraba State has inaugurated sixteen local government chairmen to coordinate and strengthen party activities across the grassroots ahead of the 2027 general elections. The inauguration ceremony, held at Fastrack Hotel in Jalingo, attracted party stakeholders, supporters, and loyalists from different parts of the state, who gathered to demonstrate solidarity with the state and national leadership of the party. Speaking during the event, the Taraba State Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Ibrahim Abba Sale, urged members and supporters to remain steadfast and continue to place confidence in the party’s leadership. He maintained that the current national leadership of the PDP remains the only structure recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), identifying Alhaji Abdurahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. The state chairman stressed the importance of unity, coo...

RUMOURS: Leah Solomon Rejects Withdrawal Rumours, Mobilises Supporters for APC Direct Primaries

Aspirant for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency seat under the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Leah Olusiyi Solomon, has reaffirmed her participation in the party’s direct primaries scheduled for Friday, dismissing rumours that she had stepped down from the race. Leah Solomon insisted that she remains fully in contention and urged party supporters to disregard what she described as false reports circulating about her withdrawal. The aspirant called on supporters across Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing Local Government Areas to come out en masse and participate in the APC direct primaries at their respective polling units and wards. According to her, the exercise presents party members an opportunity to freely choose their preferred candidate ahead of the general elections. Media Aide.

POLITICS: Takum 1 APC Aspirant Jankada Rejects Withdrawal Rumours, Demands Direct Primaries.

By our Correspondent, May 14, 2026. An aspirant seeking the All Progressives Congress ticket for the Takum 1 State Constituency seat in Taraba State, Hon. Dr. Taninga Audu Jankada, has dismissed reports suggesting that he had withdrawn from the race or agreed to any consensus arrangement ahead of the party primaries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dr. Jankada called on his supporters to remain calm, disciplined, and law-abiding while awaiting the directive of the party leadership on the mode of primary election to be adopted. The APC aspirant reaffirmed his determination to contest for the party’s ticket, stressing that his aspiration remained intact and firmly rooted in his commitment to the people of Takum 1 Constituency. “Let it be clear: I have not stepped down. My covenant with the people of Takum 1 is intact and unshaken,” he stated. Dr. Jankada expressed confidence in the leadership of the APC, saying he believed the party would uphold democratic principles by a...

POLITICS: Mathias Luka Agbu Joins Wukari/Ibi House of Reps Race Under APGA, Seeks Credible Representation.

By our Correspondent, May 14, 2026. Engineer Mathias Luka Agbu, popularly known as MLA, has declared his intention to contest the House of Representatives seat for Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency under the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the next general election. Agbu first contested the seat in 2023 on the platform of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, where he garnered significant votes. His campaign gained traction through his track record of grassroots leadership and empowerment programs under the Luka Agbu Foundation, which has benefited hundreds across the constituency. In a message to constituents, Agbu urged the people of Wukari/Ibi federal constituency to back his aspiration, promising unmatched development if elected. “Dear Wukari/Ibi Constituents, support Engr. Mathias Luka Agbu’s aspiration and you will experience unprecedented development. He is the credible candidate to restore Wukari and Ibi to its glorious days and ensure true grassroots repre...

INAUGURATION: Comrd Mary Yaje Emerges NUTASS President, Pledges Inclusive Leadership.

By Jako Keke, May 13, 2026. The newly inaugurated President of the National Union of Taraba State Students (NUTASS), Comrade Mary Nshukwi Yaje, has pledged to run an inclusive, transparent and student-focused administration aimed at advancing the welfare and unity of Taraba students. Speaking during her acceptance speech after the inauguration ceremony, Comrade Yaje described her emergence as a collective victory for students across the state, promising to lead with integrity, accountability and selfless service. The event attracted prominent government officials, youth leaders, student stakeholders and representatives of student bodies, including the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mike Dio Jen, Commissioner for Secondary Education, Augustina Godwin, and Commissioner for Primary Education, Fatima Habib. Others present included the Chairman of Taraba State Youth Development Agency, Gara Nongha, Chairman of the National Yo...

COURTESY: Taraba CP Visits Takum LG Chair, Pledges Stronger Security Collaboration.

By our Correspondent, May 13, 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Taraba State Command, CP MS Dongshal, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Council, Hon. Bako Benjamin, at the council secretariat in Takum. The visit focused on strengthening collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the local government administration to promote peace, security, and sustainable development in Takum and its surrounding communities. During the meeting, both leaders stressed the importance of unity, community engagement, and collective responsibility in maintaining law and order across the local government area. CP Dongshal commended Hon. Bako for his commitment to grassroots leadership and his continuous efforts in fostering peace and stability in Takum. In his remarks, Hon. Bako appreciated the Commissioner for the visit and reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to continue working closely with security agencies to ensure the saf...

2027: Leah Solomon Rallies Yorro APC Supporters Ahead of Primaries.

By Jako Keke, May 13, 2026. The lone female aspirant contesting for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon, has intensified consultations with party supporters in Yorro Local Government Area ahead of the party’s primary election. At a strategic meeting held with supporters from Sumbu A, Sumbu B and other communities in Yorro LGA, the aspirant canvassed support for her bid, assuring party faithful of inclusive and people-oriented representation if elected. Addressing the gathering, Princess Leah Solomon said her aspiration was driven by the desire to ensure that democratic dividends reach the grassroots, stressing that effective representation must directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens. She commended the people of Yorro for sustaining peace and unity in the area, noting that peaceful coexistence remains critical to development. According to her, if given the mandate to re...