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By Abubakar Sadiq Moyoyo, Dallatun Bantaje. Permanent Member II, Taraba State Sports Development Commission, Jalingo.[Jalingo Times] October 21, 2026. The long awaited verdict of the Federal High Court of Justice, Jalingo has finally come. That verdict, which annulled the election of Timothy Magaji Heiman purported to have been conducted sometime in June 2023, has put to rest months of uncertainty, suspicion and stagnation in Taraba football. The court not only sacked Heiman, it upheld the election of Sanusi Mahmoud as the duly elected Chairman of the Taraba State Football Association. To many Tarabans, particularly football enthusiasts who keenly followed the trends of events as they unfolded, the judgement did not come as a surprise. It was expected, because the process that brought Heiman to office was fraught with soddy arrangements, irregularities and open disregard for the statutes governing football administration. Delivering judgement, His Lordship Mr. Justice Mashkur Salisu, P...

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times], October 20, 2026. The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of flood-affected communities in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State following a devastating flooding incident that displaced residents and destroyed farmlands. The joint assessment team, led by Mr. Galadima Sam Boyi of the Relief and Rehabilitation Unit, NEMA Yola Operations Office, visited the affected communities to evaluate the extent of the damage and identify the humanitarian needs of the victims. The flooding reportedly affected thousands of residents across several households, forcing many people from their homes. It also destroyed hectares of farmland, led to the death of livestock and left some residents injured, raising concerns about the impact of the disaster on livelihoods, food security and the welfare of affected families. The ...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] October 19,2026. The Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Council, Hon. Bako Benjamin, has received the leadership and members of the Kutumbu Group, who pledged their support for Governor Agbu Kefas ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group paid a courtesy visit to the chairman at his office in Takum, where discussions centred on unity, peace, development and the Make Takum Great Again (MATAGA) movement. Speaking during the meeting, Bako appreciated the group for identifying with the MATAGA vision, which he said was aimed at promoting development and strengthening unity across Takum Local Government Area. He highlighted what he described as key achievements of the Kefas administration in Takum and other parts of Taraba State, particularly in the areas of peace and security, infrastructure and education. According to the chairman, the restoration of peace in Takum followed cooperation between the local government council and security...

By Jako Keke,[Jalingo Times] October 19, 2026. …WOFCTTRA, FCT Women Affairs Secretariat Celebrate Rural Women Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged rural women to embrace agriculture and other income-generating ventures as pathways to wealth creation, financial independence and improved livelihoods. She made the call during the 2026 International Rural Women’s Day celebration organised by the Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers Association (WOFCTTRA) in collaboration with the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat. Represented by Hailmary Aipoh, the First Lady acknowledged the invaluable contributions of rural women to food production, family welfare and community development, describing them as critical partners in Nigeria’s agricultural advancement and economic growth. She encouraged the women to take advantage of available agricultural initiatives, empowerment programmes and business opportunities to improve their economic status, strengthen household incomes a...

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times] October 18,2026. The United Methodist Church, Zing Charge, has honoured former Governor of Taraba State, Rev. (Dr.) Jolly T. Nyame, in recognition of his contributions to the church, the Christian community and humanity. Nyame received the honour on Sunday, October 18, 2026, during an event organised by the church to recognise his service and commitment to the body of Christ and humanity. Responding to the recognition, the former governor expressed delight and appreciation to the church for acknowledging his contributions, which he attributed to the strength and grace of God. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Hon. Zeal Obidah Bitrus, Media and Publicity. He emphasised that service to humanity was service to God, describing it as one of the fundamental purposes of human existence. Nyame urged members of the church to remain united and resist attempts by individuals to sow division among them, stressing the need to remain fo...

By Nformi Desmond [Jalingo Times] October 18, 2026. Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has received the prestigious Christian Icon Award from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in recognition of his leadership and commitment to Christian values. The award was presented on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the National Christian Centre, Central Business District, Abuja, during activities marking CAN’s Golden Jubilee celebration. Dr Agbu Kefas was represented at the ceremony by his Special Adviser on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, who received the award on his behalf. According to the governor’s representative, Dr Agbu Kefas would have loved to attend the occasion in person but was unable to do so due to official engagements. The governor congratulated CAN on its 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a significant moment in the association’s history of faith, unity and service to God and humanity. He a...

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times]October 18, 2026. Calls on Kefas, Police, DSS to Investigate Alleged Threats Against Local Government Employees The Danjuma Usman Shiddi (Danji SS) Campaign Council has accused the Chairman of Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State, Hon. Emmanuel Ubandoma, of allegedly threatening local government workers with job losses over their political affiliations and choices. The council made the allegation in a press statement issued on Sunday, October 18, 2026, following the circulation of a video on social media in which Ubandoma allegedly warned local government employees that their jobs could be at risk if they failed to support his preferred political camp. Describing the alleged remarks as undemocratic and unacceptable, the campaign council said any attempt to use public office to compel political allegiance would undermine democratic principles and the freedom of public servants to make lawful political choices. The statement, sign...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] October 18, 2026. Former Taraba Governor advocates unity among Yandang, Mumuye, other ethnic groups; announces joint summit for December Former Governor of Taraba State, Reverend Dr Jolly Nyame, has called on the Yorro communities to embrace unity and collective action, warning that failure to speak with one voice could undermine their political influence and development prospects. Nyame made the call at the maiden summit he organised in collaboration with the Timusang Development Association (TDA) in Jalingo, with the theme, “The Yandang Man in the 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects.” The elder statesman stressed that unity remained a critical factor for sustainable development, urging the Yandang, Mumuye and other ethnic groups within the Yorro communities to put aside their differences and work together towards achieving common goals. According to him, a united community would be better positioned to pursue its collective interests, stren...