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ELECTIONS: Pastor Bulus Bitonupha Emerges Mumuye Youth Chairman in Taraba

By JakoKeke [Jalingo Times]October 2, 2026 Pastor Bulus Bitonupha has emerged as the new Chairman of the Mumuye Youth, Taraba State Chapter, following an election held at Mumuye House, Mile 6, Jalingo. The election, which attracted Mumuye youths from various parts of the state, provided an opportunity for members of the youth body to participate in the leadership process and elect new executives to steer its affairs. In his acceptance remarks shortly after his election, Pastor Bitonupha called on Mumuye youths across Taraba State to unite and put aside personal and sectional differences in the interest of the community. He said his administration would prioritize unity, cooperation, peaceful coexistence and mutual respect, stressing that collective effort remained essential to achieving meaningful progress for Mumuye youths. “I am calling on all Mumuye youths to come together and work with me. With unity and our collective effort, I am very sure that things will work out ri...
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POLITICS: Tinubu, Kefas Get Second-Term Endorsement in Taraba.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] A political support group, the Iliya Kefas Alhaji Coalition, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Saturday at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo, during a mobilisation rally attended by hundreds of supporters drawn from the 16 Local Government Areas and the two Special Development Areas of Taraba State. Leader of the coalition, Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji, said the decision was based on what the group described as the achievements and ongoing initiatives of the two administrations in the areas of security, education, agriculture, human capital development, infrastructure and economic development. He commended President Tinubu for what he described as efforts to address challenges confronting the country, particularly in security, infrastructure, agriculture and human capital development. Iliya said giving the Presi...
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POLITICS: Tinubu, Kefas Get Second-Term Endorsement in Taraba.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] October 3, 2026. A political support group, the Iliya Kefas Alhaji Coalition, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Saturday at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo, during a mobilisation rally attended by hundreds of supporters drawn from the 16 Local Government Areas and the two Special Development Areas of Taraba State. Leader of the coalition, Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji, said the decision was based on what the group described as the achievements and ongoing initiatives of the two administrations in the areas of security, education, agriculture, human capital development, infrastructure and economic development. He commended President Tinubu for what he described as efforts to address challenges confronting the country, particularly in security, infrastructure, agriculture and human capital development. Iliya said giving the ...
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TRAINING: INEC Trains LG Officers on Voter Register Display, PVC Management Ahead of 2027.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times]October 3, 2026. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Taraba State, has trained Local Government Training Officers (LGTOs) on the display of the Register of Voters and the management and collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The training, which was held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Taraba State, was organised by the Training Department of the Electoral Institute, the training arm of the Commission. The exercise was designed to equip the LGTOs with the requisite knowledge and practical skills to effectively coordinate the display of the Register of Voters, ensure proper management of PVCs and facilitate an efficient process for their collection by eligible voters. The Public Affairs Officer, Taraba State, Marvin Mathias Bandawa, issued the statement on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner. According to the Commission, the training forms part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of it...
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POLITICS: APC Publicity Secretary Denies Claim Bawa Asked Sardauna Voters to Reject Party Candidates.

By Jako Keke ,[Jalingo Times] October 2, 2026 The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Hon. Aaron Artimas, has dismissed as false and baseless a social media allegation that the party’s State Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, directed people of Sardauna Local Government Area to vote against APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. Artimas made the clarification against the backdrop of a social media video circulated by one Yusuf, who spoke in Fulfulde and alleged that the APC Chairman had asked members of the Fulani ethnic group to vote against Hon. Abel Peter Daih, the party’s candidate for the Gashaka-Kurmi-Sardauna Federal Constituency. The APC spokesman described the allegation as an attempt to tarnish the image of the party chairman, stressing that the person behind the video was not a member of the APC. According to him, the allegation was allegedly sponsored by individuals seeking to discredit the APC chairman, adding that th...
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66TH INDEPENDENCE: Hon. Fanuel Lawrence Calls for Patriotism, Peace, Religious Tolerance as Nigeria Marks 66th Independence.

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times]October 2, 2026. Hon. Fanuel D. Lawrence, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for the House of Representatives in Gashaka, Kurmi and Sardauna Federal Constituency, has called on Nigerians to embrace patriotism, unity, peace and religious tolerance as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. Lawrence, in an Independence Day message dated September 29, 2026, congratulated Nigerians, particularly residents of Gashaka, Kurmi and Sardauna Local Government Areas, urging citizens to remain committed to national unity and responsible citizenship. He described Nigeria's journey since independence on October 1, 1960, as one marked by struggles, sacrifices and determination towards achieving democratic governance, national cohesion and economic prosperity. The APGA flagbearer paid tribute to the country's founding fathers for their courage, patriotism and sacrifices, urging the present generation to preserve their legac...
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2027: Fanuel Lawrence Unveils Plan for Three Youth Tech Hubs in Gashaka, Kurmi, Sardauna.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] September 29, 2026. APGA House of Reps flagbearer proposes AI training, sports, vocational skills to tackle youth unemployment Hon. Fanuel D. Lawrence, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) flagbearer for the House of Representatives seat representing Gashaka, Kurmi and Sardauna Federal Constituency, has unveiled plans to establish three Youth Konekt and Tech Hubs across the constituency to empower young people through technology, sports, entertainment and vocational skills.  According to him, the proposed hubs would be equipped with facilities such as five-a-side football pitches, basketball and badminton courts, table tennis and snooker facilities, alongside workspaces and training academies for young people. Lawrence said the initiative was informed by the need to address the economic challenges facing Taraba State, citing figures in his statement which put the state's internally generated revenue at N28.16 billion in 2025, compared ...
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FAITH: Fr. Muke Urges Christians to Demonstrate Faith Through Actions, Not Words

By Our Correspondent[Jalingo Times] September 28, 2026. The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has called on Christians to demonstrate genuine faith through actions, obedience to God and service to humanity. Fr. Muke made the call in his Sunday message to Christians on September 27, 2026, drawing lessons from the Gospel of Matthew 21:28–32, which emphasises the importance of obedience through action rather than mere promises. He explained that the biblical account of a father who sent his two sons to work in his vineyard illustrates that genuine obedience to God is demonstrated by doing His will, rather than merely making commitments. According to him, while one son initially refused but later repented and obeyed, the other agreed to go but failed to act, teaching Christians the importance of repentance and translating their faith into practical deeds. The cleric urged Christians to embrace repentan...
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FAITH: Fr. Muke Urges Christians to Demonstrate Faith Through Actions, Not Words.

  By Our Correspondent[ Jalingo Times] The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has called on Christians to demonstrate genuine faith through actions, obedience to God and service to humanity. Fr. Muke made the call in his Sunday message to Christians on September 27, 2026, drawing lessons from the Gospel of Matthew 21:28–32, which emphasises the importance of obedience through action rather than mere promises. He explained that the biblical account of a father who sent his two sons to work in his vineyard illustrates that genuine obedience to God is demonstrated by doing His will, rather than merely making commitments. According to him, while one son initially refused but later repented and obeyed, the other agreed to go but failed to act, teaching Christians the importance of repentance and translating their faith into practical deeds. The cleric urged Christians to embrace repentance, change their hearts a...
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