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YOUTHS: Bako Empowerment Beneficiaries Commend Chairman, Pledge Support.

By Political Correspondent, August 22, 2026. Some youths from the neighbourhood of the Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Council, Hon. Bako Benjamin, have paid a solidarity and appreciation visit to the council chairman, commending his administration for prioritising youth empowerment and economic inclusion. The youths, who visited the chairman at his office on Friday, expressed appreciation for various initiatives designed to provide young people with opportunities for employment, skills development and self-reliance. Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the youths commended Bako for what they described as his commitment to youth development, noting that the empowerment programmes had positively impacted the lives of young people across Takum Local Government Area. They disclosed that more than 143 young men and women had benefited from various empowerment initiatives introduced by the administration in the last few months. They particularly highlighted the ...
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FAITH: Kefas Urges Tarabans to Invest in God’s Work, Support ₦10bn CAN Centre.

By Jako Keke, August 22, 2026. Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has called on Christians across the state to invest in the service of God and support the construction of the proposed ₦10 billion Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Centre in Jalingo. The Governor made the call at the closing ceremony of a three-day Ministers’ Conference and fundraising launch organised by the Taraba State chapter of CAN for the construction of the centre. Kefas, who was represented at the occasion by the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, John Kizito Bonzena, said those who invest in the work of God would be abundantly rewarded. He urged Christians to contribute generously towards the successful completion of the project, describing the proposed centre as an important facility for the Christian community in the state. The Governor commended the leadership of CAN in Taraba for organising the conference, noting that it provided an important platform for Christian leaders and ...
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CONFERENCE: CAN Taraba Ministers’ Conference Opens in Jalingo, Calls for Stronger Church-State Partnership.

By Jako Keke, August 21, 2026. A three-day Ministers’ Conference organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has commenced in Jalingo with a call for stronger collaboration, dialogue and mutual understanding between the Church and government. The conference, being held at the CAN Secretariat in Jalingo, has attracted Christian leaders, clergy, government officials, politicians, traditional rulers, security chiefs and other stakeholders from the 16 Local Government Areas and the two Special Development Areas of the state. Themed “The Church and the State: Partners in God’s Plan in a Changing World,” the conference is aimed at promoting fellowship, spiritual renewal, capacity building and constructive engagement between the Church and the State in the interest of peace and development. Declaring the conference open, the Chairman of CAN, Taraba State Chapter, Very Rev. Fr. William Awoshiri Peters, stressed the need for Christians to strengthen their rel...
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POLITICS: APGA Names Prof. Ambrose Zemba Campaign DG for 2027 Taraba Governorship Election.

By Jako Keke, August 21, 2026. The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Taraba State for the 2027 general elections, Hon. Danjuma Usman Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, has appointed Professor Ambrose Zemba as Director-General (DG) of his campaign organisation. Professor Zemba will also serve as the Director-General of the APGA Campaign Team for the 2027 general elections in the state. Shiddi, who announced the appointment in a statement, described Zemba as a seasoned academic, respected community leader and a man of proven experience and capacity. He expressed confidence that the new campaign DG would deploy his wealth of knowledge, leadership skills and experience to strengthen the party's campaign machinery and advance its vision for a better Taraba State. “Professor Zemba is a seasoned academic, respected community leader, and a man of proven experience and capacity,” Shiddi said. According to him, the appointment i...
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FAITH: UMC Nigeria to Host Peace and Conflict Transformation Seminar in Jalingo.

By Jako Keke, August 20, 2026.  The United Methodist Church Nigeria Episcopal Area is set to convene a Peace and Conflict Transformation Seminar aimed at strengthening dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable peace in communities across the state. The five-day seminar, scheduled for August 24–28, 2026, will bring together church frontline workers and community leaders, alongside government officials, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), traditional rulers, community leaders and other key stakeholders. The programme will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, Mile Six, Jalingo, Taraba State. According to the organisers, the seminar is designed to provide a platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue, strengthen collaboration and develop practical approaches to conflict transformation and peaceful coexistence. A major highlight of the programme will be a Peace Talk Roundtable scheduled for Friday, August 28, at 9:00 a.m., bringing together government ...
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FAITH: UMC Nigeria to Host Peace and Conflict Transformation Seminar in Jalingo.

By Jako Keke, August 20, 2026.  The United Methodist Church Nigeria Episcopal Area is set to convene a Peace and Conflict Transformation Seminar aimed at strengthening dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable peace in communities across the state. The five-day seminar, scheduled for August 24–28, 2026, will bring together church frontline workers and community leaders, alongside government officials, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), traditional rulers, community leaders and other key stakeholders. The programme will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, Mile Six, Jalingo, Taraba State. According to the organisers, the seminar is designed to provide a platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue, strengthen collaboration and develop practical approaches to conflict transformation and peaceful coexistence. A major highlight of the programme will be a Peace Talk Roundtable scheduled for Friday, August 28, at 9:00 a.m., bringing together government officials an...
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POLITICS: APGA Names Afiniki Yarima Taraba South Senatorial Candidate Ahead of 2027.

By Jako Keke,  August 20, 2026. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has affirmed Hon. Afiniki Yarima as its candidate for the Taraba South Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, replacing Barr. Tanko Kyan-emoh. Yarima, who spoke after her affirmation, pledged to provide effective, accountable and inclusive representation for the people of Taraba South if elected. She identified road infrastructure, healthcare, education, youth employment, agricultural development and community security as key areas she would prioritise in the Senate. «“I am one of you. I understand our struggles and share our dreams,”» Yarima assured constituents that she would serve with integrity, humility and commitment, promising to represent the people irrespective of ethnic, religious or political affiliation. She also urged residents of Taraba South to support her candidacy and join hands with her in building what she described as “a better Taraba South.” The emerge...
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2027: Benard Nuki Bandawa Campaign Team Declares Readiness for Ardo-Kola, Karim Lamido, Lau Constituency.

By Jako Keke, August 20, 2026. The campaign organisation of Hon. Benard Anthony Nuki Bandawa, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Ardo-Kola, Karim Lamido and Lau Federal Constituency, has declared its readiness to commence grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a notification dated August 20, 2026, the campaign team formally informed constituents that the electoral campaign season had commenced, following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The campaign organisation said it was fully prepared to embark on engagements across the three Local Government Areas that make up the federal constituency, with plans to visit wards, polling units and residential communities. According to the statement, the engagements are aimed at presenting Bandawa's political vision to constituents and mobilising support for his candidacy in the 2027 House of Representatives election. The campai...
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From 1985 to the 21st Century: Taraba Fire Service Recruits Showcase New Rescue Skills, Seek Modern Law for Modern Fire Service.

By Jako Keke, August 20, 2026 . The Taraba State Fire Service is witnessing a new chapter in its development as newly recruited firefighters undergo intensive training in firefighting, rescue operations and emergency response, demonstrating skills designed to meet the realities of modern fire and disaster management. The ongoing training features practical drills in rescue techniques, rope operations, teamwork, emergency evacuation and other tactical responses required of firefighters in the 21st century. The impressive performance of the recruits has further highlighted the renewed commitment of the Taraba State Government to strengthening fire safety and emergency response across the state. The firefighters have commended the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for his administration's efforts to improve the capacity of the Fire Service through recruitment, infrastructure development and renewed attention to public safety. According to the firefighters...
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