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CONVOCATION: Kefas Reaffirms Education Priority, Charges 930 Nursing Graduates to Transform Healthcare.

By Jako Keke, September 6, 2026. JALINGO- Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making education a top priority, describing quality education as a critical foundation for human capital development and sustainable growth in the state. Governor Kefas said his administration would continue to create opportunities for Tarabans to acquire quality education and professional skills that would enable them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the country. The Governor, represented by the Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. John Kizito Bonzena, stated this at the combined convocation ceremony of the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo. While congratulating the 930 graduates convoked by the institution, Governor Kefas charged them to deploy the knowledge and skills acquired to improve healthcare delivery, particularly through professionalism, compassion and dedication to ...

ADAMAWA: Fintiri Suspends Education Board Executive Secretary Over Alleged Irregularities.

By Jako Keke, September 6, 2026. Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has approved the immediate suspension of the Executive Secretary of the Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Management Board, Mr Birsan Penuel, over alleged irregularities in the discharge of his official responsibilities. The suspension, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, is to pave the way for a thorough investigation into the allegations and ensure accountability within the education sector. Pending the outcome of the investigation, the most senior Director in the Board has been directed to take over the administration of the agency and ensure the uninterrupted implementation of its programmes and activities. Governor Fintiri said the decision was part of his administration’s broader commitment to sanitising and repositioning the education sector for improved service delivery and stronger institutional accoun...

MINING: Taraba Gov Kefas Constitutes New Task Force Against Illegal Mining, Environmental Degradation.

By Our Correspondent,[Jalingo Times] September 5, 2026. JALINGO, Taraba State Government has constituted a new Task Force to intensify the fight against illegal mining activities and the destruction of forests and other environmental resources across the state. The Task Force was approved by Governor Agbu Kefas, Ph.D., as part of efforts to ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations and strengthen the protection of the state’s natural resources. The constitution of the new Task Force was contained in a press release dated September 5, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Taraba State Government, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps, Esq. The Task Force is headed by Major AM Ghali as Commander, while Captain KR Odenusi will serve as the second-in-command. Other members are ASP Ishaku Daniel, Iziogo Philip, Olakunle D., Kabiru Musa, Zibai Ayuba and Suleiman Daniel. According to the release, the Task Force will operate with supporting and operational personnel drawn fro...

COMMUNITY REPORT:100-Year-Old Jaagwe Community Cries Out for Water, Healthcare, Roads, Electricity.

By Jako Keke,[Jalingo Times], September 5, 2026. JALINGO-Residents of Jaagwe Community in Kona Ward of Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State have appealed to government, philanthropists and development organisations for urgent intervention in the provision of basic social amenities. The appeal was made by Dr. Ezekiel H. Augustine, National Youth Leader of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing (MCDAYW), following an interaction with residents of the community. Jaagwe, located a short distance from Jannibanbu Village, is said to have existed for more than a century. According to Augustine, generations of residents have lived peacefully in the community, cultivating the land, raising families, participating in civic activities and contributing to the local economy. Despite its long history, however, the community is reportedly still struggling with access to basic amenities, including potable water, electricity, healthcare and motorable roads. One of t...

POLITICS: Tiv Community Commends Taraba Government Over Political Inclusivity

By Keke Jako,[Jalingo Times] September 5, 2026. JALINGO-Tiv Community in Taraba State has commended the state government for what it described as a growing culture of political inclusivity, saying the development has helped to strengthen confidence and a sense of belonging among members of the community. The commendation was made in Jalingo during a celebration organised by the Tiv community to honour Princess Margaret Se-ember Tor-Mchivga following her emergence as the Taraba State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women’s Wing, alongside other political appointees of Tiv extraction in the current administration. The gathering provided an opportunity for community leaders, traditional rulers, politicians, religious leaders and other stakeholders to reflect on the place of inclusivity, equity and broad-based participation in the political development of Taraba State. For years, concerns had been raised in some quarters over the representation of the Tiv c...

TARABA: Karim Lamido Declared Open Defecation-Free as Taraba Intensifies Sanitation Drive.

By Jako Keke, September 4, 2026— Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has been declared Open Defecation-Free (ODF) , following sustained interventions by the Taraba State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) aimed at improving sanitation and promoting healthier communities. The declaration marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to eliminate open defecation and improve access to safe sanitation facilities, particularly in rural communities. The process, which covered more than 400 communities across Karim Lamido, involved a series of activities including community triggering, sensitisation, training, certification and validation by RUWASSA and its partners. The development was announced by the National Task Group on Sanitation (NTGS) under the Federal Government’s Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign , during its 7th meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation conference room. With Karim Lamid...

ASSOCIATION: SCIAN Urges Tarabans to Support People Living With Spinal Cord Injuries.

By Jako Keke, September 1, 2026 . The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria (SCIAN), Taraba State Chapter, has called on government institutions, communities, organisations and individuals to intensify support, inclusion and care for people living with spinal cord injuries as the world marks Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. The association made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Taraba State Chairperson, Hon. Mary James Gaisa , to mark the beginning of September. Gaisa said the awareness month provides an opportunity to draw attention to the challenges confronting people living with spinal cord injuries and promote a society where they are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. According to her, spinal cord injury can affect anyone, while its consequences often extend beyond the affected individual to families and communities. She identified accessibility, mobility, healthcare, employment, education, social participation and inclusion among the maj...

HEALTH: Gashaka Council Chairman’s Wife Takes Routine Immunisation Advocacy to Grassroots.

By Jako Keke, September 3, 2026. The wife of the Chairman of Gashaka Local Government Council, Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf Alluran Gari, has taken the advocacy campaign on routine immunisation and primary healthcare strengthening to women at the grassroots. Hajiya Hauwa, who serves as the Mama Ambassador of Gashaka Local Government Area, an initiative inaugurated by the wife of the Taraba State Governor, Mrs. Agyin Kefas, stepped down the advocacy campaign at the Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC), Garbabi. The campaign brought together lactating mothers, pregnant women and health workers, with the Mama Ambassador donating baby pampers, detergents and other non-consumable items to participants. Addressing the gathering, Hajiya Hauwa said the advocacy was aimed at sensitising women on the importance of attending antenatal and postnatal clinics, routine medical check-ups and ensuring that their children receive all recommended immunisations. She said her priority was t...