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CRIME: Troops Kill Two Suspected Bandits, Recover Arms in Taraba Raid.

By our Correspondent,May 19, 2026. Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 6 Brigade and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralised two suspected bandits and recovered arms and other items during a clearance operation in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, carried out by troops deployed at Sarkin Kudu, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected bandits operating from a hideout around Dooshima District in the area. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, the troops swiftly mobilised for a tactical raid after receiving the intelligence report on May 18, 2026. The statement disclosed that the soldiers encountered the armed suspects at the hideout, leading to a fierce gun battle. “During the encounter, troops successfully neutralised two suspected bandits, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds,” the statement said. It...
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POLITICS: APC Supporters Mobilised Ahead of Takum I Direct Primaries.

By our Correspondent, May 19, 2026. Supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Takum I Constituency have been urged to troop out en masse for the party’s direct primaries scheduled to hold tomorrow in support of House of Assembly aspirant, Hon. Dr. Taninga Audu Jankada. The call was made by the campaign team coordinator, Mr. Hikon Yebsaya Gani, who said the growing support for Jankada across the constituency reflects the desire of the people for purposeful and people-oriented representation. According to Gani, residents of Takum I are determined to embrace leadership that prioritises the welfare of the people and addresses the developmental needs of the constituency. “The people have spoken clearly. They want leadership that listens, delivers, and puts the community first,” he stated, while expressing confidence in the level of mobilisation witnessed across the wards. He appealed to party faithful and supporters to participate peacefully in the exercise, describing the ...
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REPORT: PDP Screening Committee Submits Report, Clears Aspirants for 2027 Polls.

By our Correspondent, May 18, 2026 The screening committee of the in Taraba State has submitted its report to the party leadership after completing the screening of aspirants seeking elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee, chaired by , formally presented the report to the state leadership of the party at the PDP Secretariat. Speaking during the submission, Agya expressed appreciation to the party leadership for entrusting the committee with the responsibility of screening all aspirants contesting under the PDP platform. He described the assignment as enormous but successful, attributing the achievement to the cooperation and support received from party stakeholders and members throughout the exercise. According to him, all aspirants who appeared before the committee conducted themselves with maturity and respect for the party’s internal processes. Agya noted that the committee screened and qualified all aspirants for participation in th...
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2027: PDP Reaffirms Ibrahim Adam Imam as Sole Candidate for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency.

By Jako Keke, May 18, 2026. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed Hon. Ibrahim Adam Imam as the party’s sole candidate for the Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing Federal Constituency ahead of the forthcoming general elections in Taraba State. The reaffirmation followed the conclusion of the party’s internal screening and verification processes conducted by relevant committees constituted by the PDP to oversee the nomination exercise within the constituency. Party officials disclosed that Hon. Imam satisfied all constitutional and electoral requirements laid down by both the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), leading to his recognition as the consensus and sole aspirant cleared to fly the party’s flag for the federal constituency seat. The development is being viewed by political observers as a strategic move by the PDP to consolidate unity and strengthen its chances in the constituency, which remains one of the key political strongholds in...
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ELECTION: Leah Solomon Alleges No APC Direct Primaries Held in Jalingo, Yorro, Zing.

By our Correspondent, May 16, 2026. Aspirant for the Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency seat, Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon, has alleged that no direct primary election was conducted across the three local government areas for the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries. Hon. Leah Solomon expressed frustration over what she described as the failure of the party to conduct the much-anticipated exercise, despite party members and supporters waiting for hours in various wards and centres across Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Local Government Areas. Speaking shortly after monitoring developments in parts of the constituency, the aspirant lamented that APC members were left stranded without any clear information regarding the conduct of the direct primaries. She maintained that, contrary to expectations, no electoral process took place in the affected areas, raising concerns among party faithful and supporters ahead of the party’s nomination process...
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APC PRIMARIES: Leah Solomon Raises Alarm Over Delay in APC Direct Primaries in Taraba.

By our Correspondent May 16, 2026. Aspirant for the Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon, has expressed concern over the delay in the conduct of the party’s direct primaries scheduled for Friday across Taraba State. Hon. Leah Solomon raised the alarm after monitoring activities in the five wards of Zing Local Government Area, where party members and supporters had gathered in anticipation of the exercise. Speaking with journalists shortly after the tour, the aspirant alleged that although information available to her indicated that sensitive materials for the conduct of the primaries had arrived in the state, there was uncertainty surrounding the distribution of the materials to the affected local government areas. She lamented that hundreds of her supporters who reportedly arrived at various centres as early as 8:00 a.m. were left stranded for several hours without the pres...
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POLITICS: Nyame Camp Dismisses Withdrawal Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to Race.

By Jako Keke, May 16, 2026. The media team of former Taraba State Governor, , has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that the political heavyweight has withdrawn from the race, describing the claims as false, mischievous, and misleading. In a press statement issued on Friday by Hon. Zeal Obidah Bitrus, Media and Publicity aide to the former governor, the camp categorically denied any plan by Nyame to step down, insisting that the former governor remains fully committed to responding to the aspirations and demands of the people. The statement noted that Rev. (Dr.) Jolly T. Nyame had carefully listened to the “yearnings and cries of the people” and resolved to answer what it described as a clarion call in the interest of the masses. According to the statement, the rumours of withdrawal were the handiwork of “mischief makers” allegedly bent on misleading the public and creating unnecessary political tension and confusion among supporters. The media te...
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TARABA: Hon Leah Solomon Courts Christian Women, Advocates Greater Female Representation at WOWICAN Convention.

By Our Correspondent, May 15, 2026. Aspirant for the Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon, has intensified her grassroots consultations ahead of the party primaries with an appearance at the 32nd Annual Convention of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), held in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State. The convention, which drew Christian women from the sixteen local government areas of the state, provided a platform for discussions on unity, faith, and societal development under the theme: “Building the Cultural Bridges Among Us Through Jesus Christ.” Hon. Leah Solomon, who attended the event alongside her aides and supporters, commended the leadership of WOWICAN for sustaining and expanding the vision of the association’s founding members in Taraba State. She described women as critical stakeholders in nation-building and called for gre...
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2027: PDP Clears Dadason for Gassol II Race, Aspirant Promises Grassroots-Focused Representation.

By Jako Keke, May 15, 2026. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the Gassol II State Constituency seat, Joseph Ezekiel Dadason, has been screened and cleared to contest ahead of the party’s primary elections. Hon. Dadason appeared before the screening panel chaired by Stephen Ibrahim Agya in Jalingo, where he successfully completed the party’s screening process. The exercise attracted a large number of supporters, political associates, and well-wishers from Gassol II Constituency, who accompanied the aspirant to the venue in a show of solidarity and confidence in his ambition. Speaking with journalists shortly after the screening, Hon. Dadason expressed appreciation to the PDP leadership and members of the screening committee for what he described as a transparent and credible exercise. The State Assembly hopeful reaffirmed his determination to provide purposeful and people-oriented representation if elected in 2027, stressing that the people of Gassol II deserve...
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