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EDUCATION: Taraba College of Agriculture Science and Technology Jalingo Holds Matriculation for 2025/2026 Academic Session.

By our Correspondent, April 30, 2026. The Taraba State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Jalingo, has conducted its maiden matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session, in a move described as a major step in its emergence as a hub for technical and vocational education. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries, academic staff, students and invited guests, underscored the institution’s expanding role in promoting practical and skills-based education in Taraba State and beyond. Representing the Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University, Prof. Sunday Paul Bako, the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Bakari Aliyu, commended the college for aligning with the university’s vision of academic excellence and digital transformation. Professor Bako described the matriculation as a “remarkable beginning” and encouraged the college management to prioritise digitalisation through the development of modern learning systems and centralised academic databases. In his welcome...

MURDER: Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Killing.

By Jako Keke, April 29, 2026. The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers implicated in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Effurun. The incident, which occurred on April 26, 2026, led to the death of Mene Ogidi. In a statement issued from Force Headquarters, Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer said the decision followed the conclusion of internal disciplinary proceedings. Acting on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, all officers connected to the incident were withdrawn from the Delta State Command and redeployed to Abuja, where they underwent expedited review by the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC). The committee found that the principal officer, Nuhu Usman, acted in gross violation of Force Order 237 and established rules governing the use of firearms. The FDC described his conduct as unlawful and unprofessional. Based on its findings, the committee recommended the immediate dismissal of Usman...

SANITATION: Taraba Enforces Sanitation Lockdown May 2, Residents Face Movement Restrictions.

By Jako Keke, April 29, 2026. Residents of Taraba State have been reminded of the forthcoming monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, as authorities intensify efforts to promote a cleaner and healthier environment. The Executive Chairman of the Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency (TSESA), Iliya Kefas Alhaji, issued the reminder in a statement made available to TSBS in Jalingo. He stated that the exercise will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. across the state. According to him, sanitation workers will be deployed to clean major roads and streets within Jalingo and all Local Government Areas, while residents are expected to actively participate by tidying their surroundings. Alhaji further announced that vehicular movement will be restricted during the two-hour exercise to ensure compliance and effectiveness. He also directed that markets, shops, and other public places remain closed within the stipulated period, warn...

POLITICS: Reps Aspirant Resigns from PDP in Taraba.

By our Correspondent. A House of Representatives aspirant for Ardo Kola, Karim Lamido and Lau Federal Constituency, Hon. Bernard Anthony Nucki Bandawa, has formally resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a resignation letter dated April 21, 2026, and addressed to the Ward Chairman of the party in Karim B Ward, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Bandawa said his decision followed “wide consultations with key stakeholders, political associates, friends, and family.” He described the move as “difficult but necessary,” requesting the immediate removal of his details from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal under the PDP platform. According to him, the decision is driven by his desire to continue serving the people of his constituency beyond partisan boundaries. “This decision stems from my commitment to continue serving the people of my constituency beyond partisan lines,” the letter read. Bandawa,...

POWER: Six-Month Blackout Grounds Businesses, Sparks Outcry in Runde Community.

By our Correspondent, April 27, 2026. Residents of Runde community in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, have decried a prolonged power outage that has plunged the area into darkness for over six months, crippling economic activities and disrupting daily life. The community, located within the heart of the state capital, has reportedly been without electricity following the breakdown of its only distribution transformer, which serves hundreds of households. Efforts to restore supply have stalled, with residents blaming the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) for failing to repair or replace the faulty facility. Investigations reveal that the transformer had developed faults several times in the past, with residents often contributing funds for repairs. However, the latest breakdown has proven too costly for the community to handle, leaving them in total blackout. The Village Head of Runde, Mr. Johnson Markus Mashi, expressed concern over the worsening situation, no...

LGC: Taraba LG Service Commission, NIPSS to Hold Workshop on Accountability, Transparency.

By Jako Keke, April 26, 2026. The Taraba State Local Government Service Commission, in collaboration with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has announced plans to host a two-day training and sensitisation workshop aimed at promoting accountability and transparency in governance across local councils in the state. According to a statement issued by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Justine Kassa, the workshop is scheduled to take place from April 29 to April 30, 2026, at the FastTrack Hotel Conference Hall, New Building, beginning at 8:00 a.m. daily. The training is expected to bring together directors from the Commission as well as key local government officials, including Directors of Agriculture, Budget, Social Development, and Works, alongside Clerks of Councils from all sixteen local government areas of Taraba State. The initiative, organised in partnership with NIPSS—Nigeria’s foremost policy think tank—is designed to ...

Sermon: Cleric Urges Faithful to Reject False Voices, Embrace Christ-like Leadership

By Jako Keke, April 26, 2026. The Special Adviser to the Governor of Taraba State on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has called on Christians to remain steadfast in their faith and resist misleading influences in a rapidly changing world. In a message to mark the Fourth Sunday of Easter, popularly known as Good Shepherd Sunday, Fr. Muke reflected on the Gospel of John (10:1–10), emphasizing the image of Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who knows His flock and calls each by name. He noted that the season presents a timely reminder for believers to stay focused amid growing distractions and competing voices, stressing that only the voice of Christ leads to truth, righteousness, and eternal fulfillment. “In a time of many distractions, we are encouraged to remain steadfast in faith and not be led by false voices,” he stated, urging Christians to deepen their spiritual discernment and commitment to God. The cleric further highlighted the qua...

CHARITY:Queen-Splendor Street Charity Extends Lifeline to Vulnerable Traders, Indigent Residents in Taraba

By Jako Keke, April 29, 2026. In a modest but impactful intervention aimed at easing the economic strain on low-income earners, the Queen-Splendor Street Charity Foundation has provided food items and financial support to at least 10 beneficiaries across Taraba State. The outreach, which targeted petty traders and other vulnerable residents, underscores the growing role of grassroots initiatives in cushioning the effects of inflation, unemployment and declining household incomes in Nigeria’s informal sector. Speaking on the motivation behind the initiative, the founder of the foundation Quee Alexander said the programme was conceived to foster a compassionate society where basic human needs are not a privilege but a right. She explained that the charity’s work is driven by a desire to restore dignity and hope to individuals struggling to survive on the streets. According to her, “our goal is simple but urgent — to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry. We are co...