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By Jako Keke, June 1, 2026. The United Methodist Church (UMC) Nigeria Episcopal Area has donated relief materials worth over N200 million to communities affected by the farmer-herder crisis in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, as part of efforts to alleviate the suffering of victims and support their recovery. The humanitarian intervention was led by the Bishop of the United Methodist Church Nigeria, Cameroon and Senegal Episcopal Area, , who personally visited the affected communities of Munga Lelau, Magami, Balasa and Wadamdi to distribute the relief materials. Speaking with journalists during the distribution exercise, Bishop Emmanuel said the donation was aimed at bringing hope and relief to survivors who lost loved ones, homes, farmlands and other valuables during the violent clashes that affected the area. The cleric expressed deep sympathy to the affected families and communities, describing the destruction caused by the conflict as heartbreaki...

By Jako Keke May 31, 2026. The race for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency seat has taken a legal turn as APC aspirant, Hon. Leah O. Solomon, filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Jalingo, contesting the validity of the party’s primary election held on 16th May 2026. Court documents obtained by our correspondent show that Hon. Olusuyi, through her legal counsel, P.D. Pius Esq., contends that the purported primary election that produced Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida as the party’s candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election did not comply with the required legal procedures. Insiders familiar with the case say the suit was filed within the 14-day window stipulated under the Electoral Act for pre-election disputes, underscoring the aspirant’s prompt move to seek judicial intervention. The Federal High Court has yet to fix a hearing date for the matter, leaving the party and other stakeholders in suspense as they await judicial guidance. Legal analysts note th...

By Jako Keke, May 31, 2026. No fewer than 60 women from Northern Taraba State have graduated from a skills acquisition programme designed to promote self-reliance and economic empowerment, receiving starter packs to launch their own businesses. The graduation ceremony, held on Saturday at the Catholic Pastoral Centre Mini Hall, Mile Six, Jalingo, marked another milestone in ongoing efforts to improve the livelihoods of women across the state through vocational training and entrepreneurship development. The programme was sponsored by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Christian Religious Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, in partnership with Chyoby Catering School. Participants were trained in catering and other entrepreneurial skills aimed at equipping them with practical knowledge for income generation and sustainable livelihoods. Speaking during the event, former YOWICAN Chairman in Taraba State, Pastor Ephraim Kwanchi, described the initiative as a strat...

By Jako Keke May 31, 2026.  The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Christian Religion Matters, Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has called on Christians to deepen their faith and promote love, peace, and unity as they celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. In a message marking the feast on Sunday, Fr. Muke reflected on the Gospel reading from John 3:16–18, emphasizing God's boundless love for humanity through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. According to him, the scripture reminds believers that God’s plan of salvation is open to all who place their faith in Christ, offering them the promise of eternal life. “The Gospel reminds us of God’s immense love for humanity: ‘For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.’ Through this gift, God offers salvation and eternal life to all who believe in Him,” he stated. The cleric explained that the celebration of the Holy Trinity highlights the mystery of one God existing in three Persons—Father,...

By our Correspondent May 31,2026. National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, has emerged as the party’s consensus presidential candidate, outlining plans to address national unity, insecurity and corruption. He was endorsed at the party’s National Convention in Abuja on Saturday, where he pledged firm action on governance challenges and set out his immediate priorities. He said rebuilding trust among Nigerians would be treated as urgent, warning that rising ethnic and religious divisions have weakened national cohesion and public confidence. He said, “I must thank you for believing in me. I must thank you for the confidence you have in my ability. And I assure you that I will make good use of this mandate. There are a few points that I will take up as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. These are the ones I will give immediate priority. And the first has to do with national unity. “As we get into the ...

By Jako Keke,May 31,2026. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Taraba State Wing, Comrade Nathan Solomon, has lauded Governor for what he described as far-reaching reforms in the education sector, saying the administration has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving access to quality education across the state. Comrade Solomon made the remarks while speaking with journalists as part of activities marking Governor Kefas' third anniversary in office. He noted that the governor's policies and investments in education have significantly reduced the burden on parents and guardians while creating a more conducive learning environment for pupils and students. According to the NUT chairman, the introduction of the state's free and compulsory education policy remains one of the most impactful initiatives of the current administration. He said the policy has expanded educational opportunities for children, particularly those from disadvantaged b...

By Jako Keke May 29, 2026 The Senior Special Assistant to the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA), Mr. Steve Innocent Solomon, has congratulated Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on what he described as three remarkable years of purposeful leadership in the state. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday, Solomon praised the governor’s commitment to peace, inclusive governance, education, infrastructural development, and youth empowerment. He noted that the administration’s free education policy, reforms in the civil service, and efforts toward improving security had continued to restore hope and provide direction for the people of Taraba State. Solomon particularly commended Governor Kefas for his unwavering support to TSEMA, especially in responding to flood disasters and providing relief materials to affected communities across the state. According to him, the governor’s prompt interventions during emergencies have brought comfort to victims and dem...

By Jako Keke May 29, 2026. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports alleging that it was planning a convention to affirm former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the party’s presidential candidate, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a press release issued on Friday, the party said no convention, meeting, or political process had been scheduled or approved by its leadership or any recognised organ of the party for such purpose. The statement, signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, urged party members, supporters, and the general public to disregard the reports, which it said were intended to create confusion within the political space. According to the party, all its primary elections, including governorship, State Houses of Assembly, National Assembly, and presidential primaries, had already been successfully concluded in line with the Electoral Act, the party’s constitution, and guidelines of the ...