By Jako Keke, March 9, 2026. The Taraba State chapter of the (NCWS) has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 with a renewed call for stronger protection, empowerment and greater inclusion of women in leadership and decision-making processes. The colourful event brought together women leaders, civil society groups, faith-based organizations and development advocates who reflected on the progress made in advancing the rights of women while also highlighting the challenges that still confront women and girls in society. In her welcome address, the Taraba State President of NCWS, Mrs. Mercy Daniel Garba, noted that the global celebration of International Women’s Day has over the years contributed significantly to improving the status and welfare of women across the world. She explained that the theme of the celebration underscores the need to protect women and girls from discrimination, abuse and harmful traditional practices that continue to hinder their growth and pa...
By Jako Keke, March 8, 2026. Christians have been urged to deepen their relationship with God and embrace spiritual renewal as the Lenten season progresses. The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Christian Religious Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, gave the call in a message to the faithful on the Third Sunday of Lent. In the message, Fr. Muke reflected on the Gospel passage of John 4:5–42, which recounts the encounter between Jesus Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well. He explained that the passage highlights Jesus as the giver of the “living water” that satisfies the deepest thirst of the human heart. According to him, the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman demonstrates that God’s grace is available to all people regardless of background, stressing that genuine fulfillment can only be found through a sincere relationship with Christ. The cleric noted that the Lenten period offers Christians an opportunity for reflection, repe...