Jalingo Times.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 11,2026. The Artisanal and Small Scale Miners Association of Nigeria (ASMANA), Taraba State Chapter, has strengthened its partnership with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to promote mining activities and ensure the sustainable exploitation of the state's vast mineral resources. The partnership was reinforced during an interface between the association's leadership and the Director of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Taraba State, Engr. Kutman Hosea Ali, at the Conference Hall of the association's secretariat in Jalingo. Speaking during the meeting, the State Chairman of the association, Hon. Ambassador Emmanuel George, said the engagement was aimed at familiarising the ministry's director and his team with the association's leadership at both state and local government levels to facilitate effective collaboration and smooth operations. George expressed appreciation to Governor ...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times ] November 11, 2026. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Northeast Zonal Youth Leader, Hon. Silas Tafiwarwar, has called on party youths across the Northeast and Nigeria to remain united, resilient and committed to grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tafiwarwar, in a press statement, expressed appreciation to PDP youths for their loyalty, courage and steadfastness amid prevailing political uncertainties and challenges confronting the party. He described their resilience as a major strength of the PDP, noting that their sacrifices and contributions remain vital to rebuilding the party and restoring public confidence in its political ideals. The zonal youth leader urged party supporters to avoid internal wrangling, unnecessary controversies and distractions, stressing the need to strengthen party structures, engage undecided voters and promote the PDP's candidates and policy alternatives at all levels. He further ch...

  By Jako Keke ,November 11, 2026. Former Taraba State Governor, Rev. (Dr.) Jolly T. Nyame, has led prominent allies and elders of the Mumuye community on a welcome-home visit to the Emir of Muri, Alhaji Dr. Abbas Tafida, following his return to Jalingo after undergoing medical treatment outside the state. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, was an expression of solidarity and goodwill towards the traditional ruler . Nyame, who holds the traditional title of Dabang Yorro and Sarkin Yakin Muri, prayed for the Emir's continued good health, strength and wisdom to enable him to sustain his leadership of the Muri Emirate and its people. The former governor was accompanied by allies and respected elders of the Mumuye community during the visit. In a related development, the delegation proceeded to Sunkani in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, where it paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Alhaji Dogo Makeri. The deleg...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 10, 2026. The Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners Association of Nigeria, Taraba State Chapter, has endorsed Governor Agbu Kefas for a second term in office, pledging to mobilise its members and other eligible voters across the state in support of his re-election bid in 2027. The State Chairman of the Association, Hon. Ambassador Emmanuel George, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Jalingo, where he attributed the endorsement to what he described as the governor's commitment to creating a conducive environment for mining activities and giving artisanal miners a sense of belonging. George said the governor had earned the confidence of the association's over 50,000 members by becoming the first governor in the state's history to prioritise the organisation and smooth operation of artisanal mining activities. He explained that, through the governor's initiative, the association's leadership was currently pro...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 11, 2026. The APC Women with Disabilities Support Group and the Network of Women with Disabilities (NWD), Taraba State Chapters, have called for adequate representation of women with disabilities in the 2027 Tinubu/Kefas campaign council and other strategic political structures. The groups made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Social Justice and the Director-General, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Mobilisation, Tinubu/Kefas Campaign 2027, in Taraba State. Speaking during the visit, the State Coordinator of both organisations, Hon. Mary James Gaisa, said the engagement was aimed at formally introducing the groups, appreciating Governor Agbu Kefas for his administration's support for persons with disabilities and strengthening their participation in governance and the political process. Gaisa commended Governor Kefas for demonstrating confidence in the disability community through appointment...

By Jako Keke[Jalingo Times] November 11, 2026 The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated food and non-food relief materials to the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) to support families affected by the recent attack in the state. The relief materials were presented by the NEDC Taraba State Coordinator, Mallam Adamu Lawan, and include bags of rice, spaghetti, vegetable oil, mats, blankets, children's clothing, wrappers and men's traditional attire. The materials were formally received on behalf of the Taraba State Government by TSEMA for onward distribution to the affected families. Receiving the items, the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, Dr Echuseh Audu, who was represented by the Director of Administration, Mr Sani Garba Maisukwati, expressed appreciation to the NEDC for its timely humanitarian intervention. Maisukwati described the donation as a demonstration of the Commission's compassion and commitment to alleviating the suffer...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 10,2026. The Artisanal and Small Scale Miners Association of Nigeria (ASSMAN), Taraba State Chapter, has announced plans to sanitise its membership across the state as part of efforts to promote legitimate mining activities and ensure that indigenes benefit from the state's abundant mineral resources. The State Chairman of the Association, Hon. Ambassador Emmanuel George, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Jalingo, explaining that the ongoing registration exercise would be restricted to indigenes of Taraba State. George said the initiative was designed to create opportunities for Tarabans interested in mining to participate in the sector and benefit from the economic potentials of the state's natural resources. He explained that applicants who had obtained registration forms would be required to provide relevant personal and community identification details to establish their indigene status, including confirmati...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 10, 2026. The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Wukari, Professor Benjamin Kefas, has described elections as a critical democratic process through which citizens make choices about who governs them at various levels of government. Professor Kefas stated this during a sensitisation lecture on the peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections, organised by the Coalition of Taraba Academics for Continuity and Development at the Federal University Wukari, Taraba State. He said the choices voters make during elections have far-reaching implications for leadership, governance and the overall development of society, stressing the need for citizens to participate responsibly in the electoral process. The sensitisation lecture featured two major presentations. The first was delivered by Professor Jonathan Maiangwa of the University of Maiduguri on the topic, "The Role of Credible, Free and Peaceful Elections in Taraba State....