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By Jalingo Times Correspondent,  September 19, 2026. Retired Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Ijadi Kidariju, has been appointed as the new District Head of Maiva District in Madagali Chiefdom, Adamawa State. The appointment was approved by the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, and conveyed in a letter dated September 10, 2026, signed by the Secretary of Madagali Chiefdom, Philipus Emmanuel, on behalf of His Royal Majesty, Dr. Ali Danburam, Ptil Madagali. According to the letter, the traditional ruler directed that the governor's approval of Kidariju's appointment be formally communicated to him. The appointment took effect from September 10, 2026. The monarch congratulated the new district head on his appointment and urged him to demonstrate commitment, loyalty and dedicated service to the people of Maiva District and the traditional institution. He also charged him to discharge the responsibilities of his office with diligence, fair...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] September 18, 2026. The Taraba State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Hon. Danjuma Usman Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, has urged members and supporters of the party to embrace peace and responsible political engagement as campaigns intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Shiddi made the call while inaugurating the APGA Campaign Council and unveiling the party’s manifesto, titled “Taraba Rising,” at the Conference Hall of the Catholic Pastoral Centre, Jalingo. The APGA governorship candidate congratulated members of the Campaign Council on their appointments and stressed the need for collective efforts, unity and commitment to achieve the party’s objectives in the 2027 elections. He specifically urged his supporters to avoid inflammatory statements, personal attacks and violence, saying the campaign should focus on presenting the party’s vision and policy proposals to the people o...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times], September 18, 2026. The Rotary Club of Jalingo Prestige has honoured the Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Council, Hon. Bako Benjamin, with its prestigious Merit Award of Excellence, recognising him as the club’s Best Performing Local Government Chairman in Taraba State for 2026. The award, according to the club, was presented in recognition of the chairman’s strides in infrastructural development, security and people-oriented governance since assuming office. The Rotary Club said Bako Benjamin had distinguished himself through visible interventions and development projects across Takum Local Government Area within less than a year in office. It specifically cited the ongoing construction of the Takum Modern Market and a modern abattoir as major projects under the administration, noting that the initiatives were designed to strengthen commerce, create employment opportunities and enhance Takum’s position as an economic centre in sou...

By Jako Keke,  [Jalingo Times] September  17, 2026. The Executive Chairman of Zing Local Government Council, Hon. Evangelist Davoro Titus Gwandis, JP, has commended Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for extending free medical services to residents of Zing Local Government Area, describing the initiative as a people-centred intervention with direct impact on vulnerable citizens. Hon. Gwandis stated this in an interview with our reporter, noting that more than 4,000 residents benefited from the medical outreach. The Council Chairman described the exercise as a “life-touching initiative,” saying it demonstrated the commitment of the Kefas administration to improving access to healthcare, particularly for people who may be unable to afford hospital bills and other medical expenses. According to him, the intervention provided residents with an opportunity to access medical attention free of charge, while reducing the financial burden associated with healthcare. He ...

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times] September 17, 2026. The Danji SS Campaign Organisation has condemned an alleged attack on some of its supporters during the commissioning of its campaign office in Jalingo, Taraba State. The incident, according to the organisation, occurred on Thursday at the entrance of the campaign office located in the Nyamusala area of the state capital, where suspected thugs allegedly attempted to disrupt the political gathering. In a statement signed by the Director, Media and Strategy of the campaign organisation, Hon. Emmanuel Umaru, the group alleged that some individuals armed with knives attacked and stabbed some supporters of the APGA governorship candidate, Hon. Danjuma Usman Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS. The organisation described the alleged incident as disturbing, saying it could have undermined what was intended to be a peaceful political gathering. Despite the reported incident, the campaign said the rally proceeded successfully, with a...

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times], September 17, 2026. The Member representing Mbamnga State Constituency, at the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abel Peter Diah, has condemned the reported deadly incident in Wuro Geroji and Mbara settlements, calling for an immediate security response to protect residents and restore peace in the affected communities. Diah, in a statement on the incident, expressed deep sadness over the reported loss of lives, displacement of residents and renewed fear among communities within the Mbamnga Constituency. He described the development as “painful and deeply disturbing,” stressing that the loss of innocent lives was unacceptable and that the safety and security of residents must remain a priority. The lawmaker commiserated with families who lost loved ones and sympathised with residents displaced from their homes as a result of the incident. He called on security agencies and relevant authorities to immediately deploy adequate personnel to...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] September 16, 2026. The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for ID for Development in Taraba State has called for urgent measures to bridge gaps in National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment, warning that millions of residents could remain excluded from essential services without access to legal identity. The coalition made the call in a policy brief issued ahead of the National Identity Day 2026 , with the theme, “Together for a Stronger Nigeria – One Person. One Identity. One Number.” According to the coalition, more than 45 per cent of residents in Taraba State lack a NIN, leaving an estimated 1.2 million or more people without legal identity. It said the situation disproportionately affects women, persons with disabilities, rural farmers and displaced communities. The CSOs identified Wukari, Ibi, Sardauna, Kurmi, Gashaka and Karim-Lamido Local Government Areas as having particularly critical enrolment gaps, attributing t...

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times] September 16, 2026. The Executive Chairman of Sardauna Local Government Council, Taraba State, Hon. Mohammed J. Umar, has imposed an immediate 24-hour curfew on Mbamnga and two neighbouring communities following an outbreak of communal unrest in the area. The affected communities are Mbamnga, Mbara and Geroji, where the council said the measure became necessary to restore calm, protect lives and property, and prevent further escalation of the situation. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chairman’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Marvelous Heli, the council said security operatives had been deployed to the affected communities to maintain law and order. The Chairman assured residents that the situation was under control, while directing all security agencies to strictly enforce the curfew and arrest any individual or group found violating the directive. He also appealed to traditional and community leaders to support...