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SECURITY: Kefas Constitutes Security Advisory Committee in Taraba.

By Jako Keke, May 21, 2026. Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has approved the constitution of a Security Advisory Committee aimed at strengthening security coordination and enhancing peace across the state. The announcement was contained in a press release issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Chief Barrister Gebon Timothy Kataps. According to the statement, the committee is made up of retired senior military officers, intelligence experts, and security professionals with vast experience in national security management. Members of the committee include Jonathan Kure, DDG DSS (Rtd) mni; Major General Boniface Robert Sinjen (Rtd); Major General Henry Tafida Wesley (Rtd); Major General Abubakar Adamu (Rtd); Brigadier General J. Akila (Rtd); Air Vice Marshal Kabir Aliyu (Rtd); AIG Hassan Hosea Karma (Rtd); Squadron Leader Edward Bobsom Umar (Rtd); Navy Captain S.S. Garba (Rtd); Dr. Gani Danyaya, DSS (Rtd); and DT Audu, NIS Comptroller (Rtd). T...

2027: Southern Taraba Frontier Defends Support for Dinshiya Usman.

By our Correspondent, May 21, 2026 The Southern Taraba Frontier (STF), a political support group backing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant Hon. Dinshiya Usman, has said its campaign is motivated by the desire to restore people-oriented governance in Taraba State rather than personal attacks against Governor Agbu Kefas. In a statement issued by the group’s spokesperson, Hikon Mathias, the STF maintained that its support for Hon. Usman is anchored on the need for responsive leadership capable of addressing the developmental challenges facing the state. According to the group, it initially supported the administration of Governor Kefas with high expectations but has become disappointed over what it described as the lack of visible development despite increased federal allocations and the rising debt profile of the state. “We have no hidden agenda other than bringing governance that puts the people first,” Mathias stated. He argued that the people of Sou...

APC PRIMARIES: Rt. Hon. Bonzena Emerges APC Flagbearer for Zing Constituency Ahead of 2027.

By our Correspondent, May 21,2026. The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. John Kizito Bonzena, has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress for Zing State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bonzena was returned unopposed during the party’s primary election held in Yakoko, his hometown in Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State, following his endorsement by party members and constituents across the constituency. Speaking shortly after the exercise, the Speaker expressed gratitude to party faithful and the people of Zing for the confidence reposed in him, describing the overwhelming support as a clear indication that the people appreciated his style of leadership and representation. According to him, the fact that he emerged as the sole aspirant for the APC ticket reflected the trust and acceptance he enjoys among his constituents. “I am deeply humbled by this endorsement and the support shown by the people of Zing. The...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...