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FESTIVAL: Gov Kefas Sponsors Taraba Delegation to Grenada for African Liberation Festival.

By Jako Keke, May 23, 2026. Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has sponsored a delegation from the state to participate in the African Liberation Festival in Grenada, in a move aimed at promoting cultural exchange and strengthening ties with the African diaspora. The delegation departed Nigeria through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport ahead of the international cultural event, which attracts participants from across the world to celebrate African heritage, liberation struggles, music, art, and shared cultural identity. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Barr. Zainab Usman Jalingo, the delegation is made up largely of young people selected to represent the rich cultural heritage and identity of Taraba State on the global stage. The statement noted that the initiative forms part of the Kefas administration’s commitment to youth development, cultural promotion, and international engagement. It added that the trip ...
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PDP: Alleged Irregularities Rock PDP Gassol II Primaries as Aspirant Rejects Outcome.

By Our Correspondent, May 26, 2026. Fresh controversy has erupted over the conduct of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for the Gassol II State Constituency in Taraba State, following allegations that the exercise did not take place as scheduled. One of the aspirants in the contest, Hon. Japheth Ezekiel Dadason, alleged that the primary election was compromised by some party officials and influential stakeholders, insisting that no valid electoral process was conducted in the constituency. Speaking in a telephone interview with reporters, Dadason claimed that  his opponent Hon. Yusuf Ibrahim Naawai, alongside some state party officials, allegedly whisked away the returning officer to a hotel in Mutum Biyu before the commencement of the exercise. According to him, the returning officer was reportedly taken to Best Loner Two Hotel, where result sheets were allegedly filled without the participation of delegates and party members expected at the primary venue. T...
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SERVICES: Catholic Diocese of Jalingo Launches Free Childbirth Services for Rural Women in Taraba.

By our Correspondent, May 23, 2026. The Catholic Diocese of Jalingo has announced the commencement of a free delivery service for pregnant women in Jauro-Yinu District and neighbouring communities, in a move aimed at improving access to safe maternal healthcare in rural parts of Taraba State. The initiative, which is being spearheaded by the management and staff of St. Peter’s Clinic, Jauro-Yinu, in collaboration with Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, is designed to provide expectant mothers with free childbirth services and ease the financial burden associated with maternal care. According to the organisers, the programme is part of ongoing efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality while promoting safer delivery practices among women in underserved communities. The official flag-off ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Peter’s Clinic, Jauro-Yinu, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event is expected to attract healthcare professionals, relig...
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ZING: Barde Storms Zing for APC Primary, Rallies Support for Kefas’ Development Agenda.

By Jako Keke, May 22, 2026. The Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change in Taraba State, , on Thursday led a strong show of political solidarity in Zing Local Government Area as she participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election in support of Governor . Hon. Barde, popularly known as the Zinariyar Mumuyawa, received a rousing welcome from party faithful, youths, women groups, and supporters who thronged major areas of Zing to identify with her and reaffirm their loyalty to the administration of Governor Kefas. The large turnout, according to political observers, underscored the growing acceptance of the Kefas administration in the area, especially following ongoing infrastructural development and people-oriented policies being implemented across the state. Supporters who accompanied the Commissioner during the visit praised Governor Kefas for appointing Hon. Barde to represent Zing Local Government Area i...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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