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EDUCATION: NUC Issues New Guidelines on Award, Use of Honorary Doctorate Degrees.

By Jako Keke, February 25, 2026. The (NUC) has released fresh guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigerian universities, in a move aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s university system. In a circular dated February 24, 2026, and addressed to all Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities, the Commission said the new framework was developed in September 2025 and subsequently circulated in draft form to universities for input. According to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, , the guidelines were formulated to standardise procedures for the conferment of honorary degrees and address growing concerns over the misuse and abuse of such awards. The letter, referenced NUC/ES/138/VOL.66/74, explained that after receiving and incorporating feedback from some universities, the management of the Commission approved the final circulation of the guidelines for strict compliance. The Commission stressed that the new measure...

Hon. Aishat Barde Leads Delegation to Console Family of Late Perm Sec Patricia Dana in Jalingo..

By Jako Keke, February 25, 2026. The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in , Hon. Aishat A. Barde, has paid a heartfelt condolence visit to the family of the late Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Patricia Dana, describing her death as a monumental loss to the state public service and the Mumuye nation. Hon. Barde, who led a delegation to the deceased’s residence in , expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the seasoned administrator, noting that her demise has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill. Addressing members of the bereaved family, friends and sympathisers who gathered to receive her, the Commissioner urged them to take solace in God, emphasising that only the Almighty gives and takes life according to His divine will. She encouraged the family to remain united and uphold the legacies of integrity, diligence and service left behind by the late civil servant. According to Hon. Barde, the late Patricia Dana was not just a top-ranking ...

TRIBUTE: Taraba Commissioner Aishat Barde Mourns Patricia Danna: “A Big Iroko Has Fallen”.

By Jako Keke, February 25, 2026. The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in , Hon. Aishat A. Barde, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Patricia Danna, Permanent Secretary, Career Management, Office of the Head of Service. In a condolence message made available to journalists by AAB Media, the Commissioner described the late Mrs. Danna as a towering figure in the Taraba State public service whose passing has created a huge vacuum in the state’s administrative system. Hon. Barde said the news of her demise was received with a heavy heart, noting that the loss is not only to her immediate family but to the entire Taraba workforce and particularly the Mumuye nation. According to the Commissioner, Mrs. Danna was among the very few female stakeholders of the Mumuye race who rose to occupy such a strategic and influential position in the state civil service. She said the deceased carried the identity of her people with dignity, strength, and...

MCDA Mourns Patricia Abraham Danna, Describes Her Death as a Great Loss to Mumuye Nation.

The National Executive Council of the (MCDA) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mrs. Patricia Abraham Danna, Permanent Secretary, who died on February 25, 2026. In a condolence message signed by the President of the Association, Mr. Anthony Vowaty Dogo, and the Secretary General, Comrade Ibrahim Y. Keto JP, the association described the late Mrs. Danna as a distinguished public servant whose contributions to the development of the state and service to humanity will be greatly missed. The MCDA, on behalf of the entire Mumuye nation, extended heartfelt sympathies to her immediate family, friends, and professional colleagues, noting that her death is a painful loss not only to her loved ones but also to the wider community she diligently served. The association prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved family and asked God to grant her soul eternal rest. Mrs. Danna’s death has continued to draw tributes from various groups and individuals who remember her dedi...

TRIBUTE: Zing LG Chairman Mourns Permanent Secretary Patricia Dana, Describes Loss as Colossal.

By Jako Keke, February 25, 2026. The Executive Chairman of Zing Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Evangelist Davoro Titus Gwandis, JP, has expressed deep grief over the death of Mrs. Patricia R. Dana, Permanent Secretary, Career Management Office, Office of the Head of Service, Taraba State, describing her passing as a colossal loss to the state. In a condolence message dated February 25, 2026, Prince Gwandis said the news of Mrs. Dana’s death was received with shock and sadness by staff and residents of Zing Local Government Area. He described the late Permanent Secretary as a rare gem who made remarkable contributions to the development and strengthening of the civil service in Taraba State. According to him, her dedication, experience, and commitment to duty played a significant role in improving career administration and enhancing professionalism within the state workforce. The council chairman noted that Mrs. Dana’s years of meritorious service were characterized b...

COURTESY:NCWS, TSUBEB Forge Alliance to Boost Girl-Child Education in Taraba.

By our Correspondent, February 24, 2026. The (NCWS), Taraba State Chapter, has intensified efforts to strengthen girl-child education and women empowerment through a strategic partnership with the (TSUBEB). This move followed a familiarization visit by the NCWS leadership to the TSUBEB Chairperson, Mrs. Christiana T. Binga, in Jalingo. The delegation was led by the State President of NCWS, Mrs. Mercy Daniel Garba, who described the engagement as more than a routine courtesy call but a deliberate step toward building institutional collaboration for sustainable development. Speaking during the meeting, Mrs. Garba reaffirmed the Council’s unwavering commitment to uplifting women and safeguarding the future of the girl child across Taraba State. She outlined the Council’s core mandates, including promoting women empowerment through education and vocational skills acquisition, encouraging girl-child enrollment and retention in schools, supporting women’s welfare initiatives...

SANITATION: TSESA Reintroduces Monthly Sanitation, Cracks Down on Environmental Offenders.

By Jako Keke, February 24, 2026. The (TSESA) has announced the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state as part of renewed efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. The decision was reached at the Agency’s maiden stakeholders’ meeting held in Jalingo, where participants resolved that the sanitation exercise would now be observed on the last Saturday of every month. The initiative, according to the Agency, is aimed at strengthening public hygiene, improving waste management practices and restoring order in urban and rural communities. In a media brief signed by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji, and dated February 20, 2026, TSESA stressed that the reintroduction of the monthly sanitation exercise would be backed by strict enforcement of its enabling law. The Agency warned residents and business operators to comply with sanitation regulations or face prosecution. As part of the renewed drive, banks, hotel...

GBV: WOVAIDE Sensitizes 605 Students in Takum, Intensifies Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Taraba.

By Jako Keke, February 24, 2026. In a renewed push to curb the rising cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Taraba State, Women of Valour Initiative for Development and Empowerment (WOVAIDE) has conducted a three-day sensitization campaign across 21 secondary schools in Takum Local Government Area. The awareness programme, held on February 17th–18th and 20th, 2026, targeted 16 private and five government secondary schools, reaching a total of 605 students and 34 teachers and principals. The initiative forms part of WOVAIDE’s broader strategy to address the root causes of gender-based violence through early education, advocacy, and community engagement. Participants were educated on the various forms of GBV, including physical and emotional violence, sexual violence, child marriage, human trafficking, pedophilia, female genital mutilation (FGM), domestic violence, and rape. Speaking during the exercise, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO of WOVAIDE Mrs Sarah David Ibi e...