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FAITH: A Decade After Silence, Songs of Praise Return to Jatutu Cathedral as Kefas Preaches Unity.

By Jako Keke, February 22, 2026. After ten years of silence, the ancient bells of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria, Jatutu Memorial Cathedral, Magami in Jalingo rang out again on Sunday, as worshippers gathered for a historic Thanksgiving Service for Unity and Reconciliation. The reopening of the cathedral once shut down by a protracted internal crisis has been widely described as a turning point for the Christian community in Taraba State. At the heart of the celebration was the Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, who not only facilitated the peace process leading to the reopening but also mounted the pulpit as guest preacher. For a decade, the imposing cathedral at Magami stood as a symbol of division. The crisis that engulfed the church fractured relationships and disrupted worship, leaving members scattered and the sanctuary locked. However, behind the scenes, sustained dialogue, reconciliation meetings, and confidence-building efforts championed by Governor Kef...

LAW: Nigerian Law School Unveils 2025/2026 Bar Part II Academic Calendar.

Culled from Jurist Facebook page by our Correspondent. February 22, 2026. The has released the 2025/2026 academic calendar for the Nigerian Law School’s Bar Part II programme, setting the tone for a demanding academic year for prospective legal practitioners across the country. The calendar, signed by the newly appointed Director-General of the , , outlines key activities and timelines for the session. According to the schedule, registration and induction for successful candidates will commence on Monday, March 2, 2026, while lectures are slated to begin on Monday, March 16, 2026. The externship programme — a core practical component of the Bar Part II training — will run from May 18 to August 7, 2026, providing students with hands-on legal experience in courts and law firms nationwide. The highly anticipated Bar Final Examinations have been fixed for October 31 to November 7, 2026, marking the culmination of the academic session. The announcement represents one...

FAITH: A Decade of Silence Ends as Gov Kefas Reopens UMCN Church.

By our Correspondent, February 22, 2026. For ten long years, the doors of the (UMCN) remained shut — its pews empty, its altar silent, and its once vibrant congregation dispersed. Closed on February 22, 2016, the church stood as a symbol of a painful chapter in the community’s spiritual life. Locked and inaccessible, it became a quiet reminder of unresolved tensions and lost fellowship. For a decade, worshippers could only look at the building from a distance, holding onto hope that one day, its doors would open again. That hope became reality on February 22, 2026 exactly ten years after its closure as facilitated the reopening of the church, breaking a decade-long hiatus. The reopening was more than a ceremonial unlocking of doors; it was the restoration of faith, unity, and shared purpose. For members of the congregation, it marked the end of years of uncertainty and the beginning of renewed fellowship. Observers say the governor’s intervention reflects a comm...

POLITICS: APC Leaders Urge Unity as Zing LG Congress Holds Peacefully.

By our Correspondent, February 22,2026. Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zing Local Government Area have been urged to rally behind their leaders to ensure the continued growth and success of the party at the grassroots. The Chairman of Zing Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Evangelist Davoro Titus Gwandis, JP, made the call during the party’s Local Government Congress held in Zing. He congratulated the newly elected officials and emphasized that with collective support and cooperation, the new executives would succeed in strengthening the party’s structures across the area. Gwandis noted that unity and loyalty among members remain critical to promoting the APC’s ideals and sustaining its dominance at the local level. In his remarks, the State Secretary of the APC, Hon. Fidelis Francis, commended the peaceful conduct of the congress, describing it as one of the most orderly in the history of Zing. He attributed the smooth exercise to the maturity a...

FAITH: Cleric Urges Faithful to Embrace Prayer, Fasting as Lent Begins.

By Jako Keke, February 22,2026. 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 faith and resist temptation as they embark on the Lenten season. In a message to mark the First Sunday of Lent on February 22, 2026, Fr. Muke reflected on the Gospel of Gospel of Matthew 4:1–11, which recounts the forty days Jesus Christ spent in the wilderness where He fasted and was tempted by the devil. According to the cleric, the passage serves as a powerful reminder that temptation is part of the human experience, noting that even Jesus faced trials but triumphed through obedience and steadfast reliance on the Word of God. “In His weakness, He showed strength, remained obedient, and upheld the Word of God,” he stated, emphasizing that Christ’s victory over temptation demonstrates the importance of grounding one’s life in Scripture. Fr. Muke described the Lenten period as a ...

BIRTHDAY: Jalingo Times Celebrates Comrade David Nyah, Hails His Contributions to Media, Civil Service..

By our Correspondent, February 22,2026. The Management of Jalingo Times Online Newspaper has celebrated Comrade David Nyah, Permanent Secretary of the Taraba State Broadcasting Service (TSBS) and the Taraba State Civil Service Commission, describing him as an icon of media development and public service in Taraba State. In a press statement issued in Jalingo, the newspaper lauded Comrade Nyah for his outstanding contributions to the growth of broadcasting and the strengthening of the civil service system in the state. According to the statement, Nyah has distinguished himself as a seasoned administrator and committed public servant whose leadership has continued to inspire professionalism, integrity and excellence within the media and public sectors. The management noted that under his stewardship at the Taraba State Broadcasting Service and the Taraba State Civil Service Commission, significant strides have been recorded in institutional reforms, transparency, account...

TARABA:TSESA Unveils Tough Sanitation Measures, Reintroduces Monthly Clean-Up Exercise.

By Jako Keke, February 22,2026. The (TSESA) has rolled out a comprehensive list of offences and penalties under its enabling law, warning residents and business operators across to comply strictly with sanitation regulations or face prosecution. In a media brief signed by its Executive Chairman, Hon. Iliya Kefas Alhaji, and dated February 20, 2026, the Agency outlined key provisions aimed at promoting environmental safety, public health and orderly development in the state. TSESA stated that any person establishing or operating facilities such as cinemas, supermarkets, beer parlours, department stores and petrol filling stations must provide adequate public conveniences for staff and customers. The Agency stressed that no licence or operational approval would be granted to any individual or entity that fails to meet this requirement. Citing Section 17 of the law, the Agency prohibited the establishment or operation of beer parlours within a 500-metre radius of govern...

COURTESY: DG NYSC Applauds 6 Brigade for Sustained Security Support in Taraba.

By our Correspondent, February 21, 2026. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseyi Nafiu, has commended the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke for its sustained security support to the scheme’s activities in Taraba State. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director-General to the Commander of 6 Brigade NA/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, at the Brigade Headquarters in Jalingo on February 20, 2026. Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement issued to Journalists. Brigadier General Nafiu congratulated the Brigade Commander on his recent appointment and expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him and his entourage. He thanked the Brigade for its continued support to the NYSC over the years, noting that the discipline and dedication of its off...