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POLITICS: Reps Aspirant Resigns from PDP in Taraba.

By our Correspondent. A House of Representatives aspirant for Ardo Kola, Karim Lamido and Lau Federal Constituency, Hon. Bernard Anthony Nucki Bandawa, has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a resignation letter dated April 21, 2026, and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party in Karim B Ward, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Bandawa said his decision followed “wide consultations with key stakeholders, political associates, friends, and family.” He described the move as “difficult but necessary,” requesting the immediate removal of his details from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal under the PDP platform. According to him, the decision is driven by his desire to continue serving the people of his constituency beyond partisan boundaries. “This decision stems from my commitment to continue serving the people of my constituency beyond partisan lines,” the letter read. Bandawa,...
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POWER: Six-Month Blackout Grounds Businesses, Sparks Outcry in Runde Community.

By our Correspondent, April 27, 2026. Residents of Runde community in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, have decried a prolonged power outage that has plunged the area into darkness for over six months, crippling economic activities and disrupting daily life. The community, located within the heart of the state capital, has reportedly been without electricity following the breakdown of its only distribution transformer, which serves hundreds of households. Efforts to restore supply have stalled, with residents blaming the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) for failing to repair or replace the faulty facility. Investigations reveal that the transformer had developed faults several times in the past, with residents often contributing funds for repairs. However, the latest breakdown has proven too costly for the community to handle, leaving them in total blackout. The Village Head of Runde, Mr. Johnson Markus Mashi, expressed concern over the worsening situation, no...
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LGC: Taraba LG Service Commission, NIPSS to Hold Workshop on Accountability, Transparency.

By Jako Keke, April 26, 2026.  The Taraba State Local Government Service Commission, in collaboration with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has announced plans to host a two-day training and sensitisation workshop aimed at promoting accountability and transparency in governance across local councils in the state. According to a statement issued by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Justine Kassa, the workshop is scheduled to take place from April 29 to April 30, 2026, at the FastTrack Hotel Conference Hall, New Building, beginning at 8:00 a.m. daily. The training is expected to bring together directors from the Commission as well as key local government officials, including Directors of Agriculture, Budget, Social Development, and Works, alongside Clerks of Councils from all sixteen local government areas of Taraba State. The initiative, organised in partnership with NIPSS—Nigeria’s foremost policy think tank—is designed to ...
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Sermon: Cleric Urges Faithful to Reject False Voices, Embrace Christ-like Leadership

By Jako Keke, April 26, 2026. The Special Adviser to the Governor of Taraba State on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has called on Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and resist misleading influences in a rapidly changing world. In a message to mark the Fourth Sunday of Easter, popularly known as Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Muke reflected on the Gospel of John (10:1–10), emphasizing the image of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who knows His flock and calls each by name. He noted that the season presents a timely reminder for believers to stay focused amid growing distractions and competing voices, stressing that only the voice of Christ leads to truth, righteousness, and eternal fulfillment. “In a time of many distractions, we are encouraged to remain steadfast in faith and not be led by false voices,” he stated, urging Christians to deepen their spiritual discernment and commitment to God. The cleric further highlighted the qua...
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CHARITY:Queen-Splendor Street Charity Extends Lifeline to Vulnerable Traders, Indigent Residents in Taraba

By Jako Keke, April 29, 2026. In a modest but impactful intervention aimed at easing the economic strain on low-income earners, the Queen-Splendor Street Charity Foundation has provided food items and financial support to at least 10 beneficiaries across Taraba State. The outreach, which targeted petty traders and other vulnerable residents, underscores the growing role of grassroots initiatives in cushioning the effects of inflation, unemployment and declining household incomes in Nigeria’s informal sector. Speaking on the motivation behind the initiative, the founder of the foundation Quee Alexander said the programme was conceived to foster a compassionate society where basic human needs are not a privilege but a right. She explained that the charity’s work is driven by a desire to restore dignity and hope to individuals struggling to survive on the streets. According to her, “our goal is simple but urgent — to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry. We are co...
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HEALTH: TSU Nursing Students Deliver Lifeline to Kona Community with Free Medical Outreach.

 By Jako Keke, April 25, 2026. Final-year Nursing Science students of Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, have taken healthcare closer to underserved residents of Kona Garu, delivering free medical services and distributing essential drugs worth over ₦500,000 in a community outreach initiative. The outreach, held at the Primary Health Care Centre in Kona Garu, forms part of the students’ mandatory clinical and community health engagement designed to bridge gaps in grassroots healthcare delivery while sharpening their professional competencies. Residents who turned out for the exercise received a range of services, including blood pressure screening, HIV testing, and diagnosis for malaria and typhoid fever. The students also conducted extensive health education sessions and one-on-one counselling, targeting both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Team leader, Nurse Gani Yakubani Kubuza, explained that the outreach aligns with the department’s curriculum requ...
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OBITUARY: Teen Girl to Be Laid to Rest in Jalingo.

By our Correspondent. The family and friends of the late Sarah Fenwi Cletus have announced arrangements for her burial, following her passing on April 24, 2026. Sarah, who was born on January 2, 2011, died at the age of 15. Her death has drawn an outpouring of grief from loved ones and members of the community, who remember her as a young girl full of promise. According to details released by the family, the burial service is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The service will be held at Mr. Ngezack’s residence, located near the Grace Junior Football Field in the ATC area. Following the service, final interment will take place later that day at Anguwa Lapo, after the Grace Junior area, opposite the police checkpoint, at 10:00 p.m. The announcement, adorned with floral tributes and a solemn message, expressed the family’s deep sorrow, stating, “We love you, but God loves you most. May your soul rest in peace.” Friends, relatives, and sympat...
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Bandawa Youths Back Nuki for Reps Bid, Call for Development-Oriented Leadership Youth leaders from the Bandawa community have thrown their weight behind Hon. Bernard Anthony Nuki’s bid to represent Karim Lamido, Lau and Ardo Kola Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, citing the urgent need for responsive leadership and grassroots-driven development. The endorsement was formally announced by the Chairman of the Bandawa Community Youths Development Association, Mr. Beruit Nock, during a press briefing held at Camp View Event Centre, Mile Six, Jalingo, on Thursday. He described the move as a defining moment in the political trajectory of the constituency. According to Nock, the decision to support Nuki underscores a growing frustration among youths over what they termed years of ineffective representation, which they say has stalled development across the three local government areas. He pointed to persistent deficits in critical sectors, including road infrastructure,...
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ENDORSEMENT: Bandawa Youths Endorse Bernard Nuki for Reps Seat, Demand Development Shift.

By Jako Keke, April 23, 2026. Youth leaders from the Bandawa community have endorsed Hon. Bernard Anthony Nuki to contest the House of Representatives seat for the Karim Lamido, Lau and Ardo Kola Federal Constituency, citing the need for effective leadership and grassroots development. The endorsement was announced the Chairman of Bandawa Community Youths Development Association Mr Beruit Nock during press briefing at the Camp View Event Centre,Mike Six Jalingo on Thursday, describing the move as a “historic moment” in the political evolution of the constituency. According to the youth leader , the decision to back Nuki reflects a growing demand for purposeful leadership capable of addressing longstanding developmental challenges affecting communities across the three local government areas. Mr Nock expressed concern over what they described as years of poor representation, alleging that previous leaders failed to deliver meaningful infrastructure, employment opportunities...
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