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Probe Clears Air on TSUBEB Retirement Claims, Reveals Reform Push Behind Controversy.

By Jako Keke, August 7, 2026. An independent investigation has cast doubt on allegations that the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) is unlawfully retaining five retired directors in office, with findings indicating that key aspects of the claims are either inaccurate, outdated, or taken out of context. The allegations, which circulated on social media and blogs, claimed that five directors had exceeded the statutory retirement age since 2025 and were still occupying their positions. However, documents and interviews with senior officials familiar with the matter revealed that the situation is more nuanced than initially portrayed. Findings showed that one of the officers listed was affected by a discrepancy in the recorded date of birth, an issue that has since been resolved by the Office of the Head of Service following due administrative verification. Another officer named in the report has already been retired in accordance with civil service regulati...
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APC: APC National Chairman Inaugurates Taraba Secretariat, Rallies Members for 2027 Victory.

By Jako Keke, August 7, 2026. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has inaugurated the party's Taraba State Secretariat in Jalingo, calling on members and stakeholders to close ranks and work in unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Professor Yilwatda, who was received on arrival by the Taraba State APC Chairman, Hon. Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, said the party's leadership was committed to strengthening internal cohesion across the country as part of efforts to reposition the APC for future electoral success. Addressing party faithful shortly after inaugurating the secretariat, the APC National Chairman stressed that unity remained the bedrock of a formidable political party, urging members in Taraba State to put aside personal differences and work collectively to advance the party's fortunes. He disclosed that the national leadership was developing strategies to further consolidate unity among members n...
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SECURITY:Appawa Monarch Cracks Down on Illegal Land Sales, Urges Peaceful Coexistence Between Farmers and Herders.

By Crime Correspondent, August 6, 2026. The District Head of Appawa in Lau Chiefdom, Taraba State, Pastor Amos Soyi, has called on farmers and herders in the district to respect one another's rights as part of efforts to sustain peace, strengthen security, and attract more government development projects to the area. Pastor Soyi made the appeal during a security meeting and in an interview with journalists in Appawa, stressing that peaceful coexistence remains the foundation for meaningful socio-economic development. The traditional ruler warned residents against the indiscriminate sale of parcels of land, particularly to strangers whose identities and backgrounds cannot be verified, describing the practice as a threat to the security of the district. According to him, allowing unknown individuals to acquire land could expose the community to criminal elements and undermine the peace currently being enjoyed in the area. He disclosed that the warning became necessary fol...
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TARABA STATE: Appawa Monarch Seeks Funding for Vigilantes, Hunters to Strengthen Community Security.

By Jako Keke, August 6, 2026. The District Head of Appawa in Lau Chiefdom, Taraba State, Pastor Amos Soyi, has called on the government and well-meaning individuals to provide financial support for vigilante groups and local hunters, saying adequate funding would significantly enhance grassroots security and complement the efforts of conventional security agencies. Speaking in an interview with journalists shortly after a security meeting involving farmers and herders in Appawa District, Pastor Soyi said community-based security outfits have continued to play a vital role in safeguarding lives and property despite operating with limited resources. According to the traditional ruler, providing logistics, allowances and other forms of support to vigilantes and hunters would boost their morale and improve intelligence gathering, surveillance and rapid response to security threats in rural communities. He explained that the security meeting was convened following concerns over the re...
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TARABA STATE: Taraba Moves to Bridge Gender Gap with Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy

By Keke Moses, August 5, 2026. The Taraba State Government has commenced the domestication of the Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities for women and align with the Federal Government's gender inclusion framework. The initiative was unveiled during a two-day stakeholders' workshop in Jalingo, organised by the Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development. The event brought together government officials, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, development partners, women groups and private sector representatives to chart a roadmap for the implementation of the policy in the state. Declaring the workshop open, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Hon. Mary Jandora Sinjen, described the exercise as a strategic step towards translating the national policy into practical interventions tailored to the needs of women and girls in Taraba State. She said the policy g...
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TRAINING: 204 Taraba Fire Service Recruits Leave for Professional Training in Lagos

By Emmanuel Iranyang Yakubu Giwa, August 5, 2026. No fewer than 204 newly recruited personnel of the Taraba State Fire Service have departed Jalingo for the Federal Fire Service Training School, Surulere, Lagos, to commence professional training aimed at strengthening emergency response across the state. The recruits left on Sunday as part of the Taraba State Government's efforts to reposition the state fire service through improved manpower development and institutional reforms. The training programme will equip the recruits with professional skills in firefighting, fire prevention, rescue operations, disaster management and emergency response. The recruitment, described as one of the largest into the Taraba State Fire Service in decades, reflects the commitment of Governor Agbu Kefas to enhancing public safety through a modern, well-equipped and professionally trained fire service. On completion of the training, the personnel are expected to be deployed to the Tar...
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SECURITY:FG's Approval of Army 10 Division Excites ALGON Chairman, Hails Kefas' Security Drive.

By Jako Keke, August 4, 2026. The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Taraba State Chapter, Hon. Moses Maihankali, has applauded the Federal Government for approving the establishment of the Nigerian Army's 10 Division in Taraba State, describing the development as a major boost to security and peace in the state. Maihankali, who is also the Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council, said the new military formation would strengthen security operations, particularly in border communities adjoining Adamawa State and other flashpoints affected by criminal activities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ALGON chairman commended the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army for approving the division, while praising Governor Agbu Kefas for what he described as relentless advocacy and strategic engagements that contributed to the successful approval. He said Governor Kefas' commitment to tackling insecurity and protecting lives and p...
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Faith: Fr. Muke Urges Compassion, Generosity as Christians Mark Sunday Worship.

By Jako Keke, August 2, 2026. The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has called on Christians to embrace compassion, generosity and selfless service to humanity, drawing inspiration from the biblical account of Jesus feeding the five thousand. In his Sunday message to the Christian faithful, Fr. Muke reflected on the Gospel of Matthew 14:13–21, describing the miracle of the multiplication of five loaves and two fish as a demonstration of God's power to transform little resources into abundant blessings. He said the scripture teaches that what may appear insignificant in human hands can become a great blessing when surrendered to God, urging believers to trust in God's providence while extending love and support to those in need. The cleric encouraged Christians to remain instruments of hope by sharing their resources, caring for the vulnerable and promoting kindness in their homes and commun...
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EDUCATION: Wisdom, Not Wealth, Is Greatest Legacy, Don Tells Graduates as Abroad Crystal Academy Holds Maiden Graduation.

By Jako Keke,  August 1, 2026.  The Chairman of the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), North-East Zone, Evangelist Ephesian Jesse, has described wisdom as the greatest legacy parents can bequeath to their children, saying it empowers individuals to acquire, preserve and judiciously manage resources. Evangelist Jesse, a lecturer at Taraba State University, Jalingo, made the assertion while delivering the keynote address at the maiden Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony of Abroad Crystal Academy, Mararaban Kunini, in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. Speaking on the theme, "The Best Legacy Is Not Wealth, But Wisdom," the educationist stressed that the responsibility of parents and guardians goes beyond paying school fees, noting that children also require proper guidance, love, discipline and prayers to become responsible members of society. He commended the management of the school for its commitment to nurturing the you...
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