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COURTESY:EFCC Seeks Stronger Media Alliance with NUJ to Tackle Corruption in Benue, Taraba.

By Jako Keke, February 19,2026. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to enhance the fight against corruption in Benue and Taraba states. The Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Assistant Commander Effa Imoh Ikom, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the NUJ, Taraba State Council. He underscored the critical role of the media in shaping society and holding leaders accountable, noting that journalists remain indispensable partners in promoting transparency and good governance. Ikom commended journalists for their resilience in keeping citizens informed about developments across the country and urged them to sustain their commitment to responsible reporting. The EFCC chief expressed concern over rising cases of corruption, which he said have continued to undermine key sectors of governance and deny citizens access to essential services. According to him, media ...

APC: Bonzena, Zing Council Boss Hail Peaceful APC Ward Congress in Yakoko.

By Jako Keke, February 19, 2026. The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. John Kizito Bonzena, has commended members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yakoko Ward, Zing Local Government Area, for conducting a peaceful and orderly ward congress. The exercise, held at Yakoko Primary School, witnessed a large turnout of party faithful who participated in the selection of ward executives through a consensus arrangement. Addressing members shortly after the congress, Bonzena praised the maturity and unity displayed by party members, describing the peaceful process as a demonstration of commitment to internal democracy and party cohesion. He congratulated the newly elected ward officials and urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by working assiduously to strengthen the party’s structures at the grassroots. The Speaker expressed optimism about the party’s prospects in the state, maintaining that the APC remains firmly rooted and focused on delivering ...

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ASH WEDNESDAY.

By Charles Damian Tingah. ‎Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting, marking the beginning of Lent. Its history dates back to the early Christian church, around the 7th century. The tradition involves applying ashes to the forehead, symbolizing repentance and mortality. The ashes are typically made from palm branches from the previous Palm Sunday. In Nigeria, many Christians observe Ash Wednesday with church services, prayer, and fasting. ‎It basically symbolizes the beginning of Lent, a 40 day period of intense prayer, fasting and spiritual journey towards Easter, observed by Christians all over the world. It falls exactly 46 days before Easter Sunday . ‎ The imposition of ashes on the foreheads of faithfuls is central to the rituals of the Lenten season, and this is usually observed on "Ash Wednesday". These ashes symbolize human mortality and humility, serving as a solemn reminder of our frailty and the need for repentance ...

Academic Staff Union of Universities Resumes Indefinite Strike at Taraba State University Over Unmet Agreements.

By Jako Keke, February 18, 2026. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at , Taraba State University chapter, has resumed its previously suspended total, comprehensive and indefinite strike, citing the Taraba State Government’s failure to implement agreements reached with the union. In a press release dated February 18, 2026, the union branch at said the decision followed what it described as the government’s inability to take “concrete and verifiable steps” toward fulfilling obligations contained in an agreement signed on January 17, 2025. The statement said the strike had earlier been suspended in good faith to give the government time to address pending issues affecting staff welfare and the smooth running of the university. However, after a review of the situation, the ASUU-TSU Congress resolved to resume the industrial action, saying the longstanding concerns remain unattended. According to the union, the key issues that led to the resumption of the strike include the...

APPOINTMENT: NSPAN Hails Gimba Joseph’s Appointment to Taraba Disability Commission, Praises Gov Kefas’ Inclusive Drive.

By Jako Keke, February 17, 2026. The Network on Social Protection Advocacy in Nigeria (NSPAN) has congratulated Dr. Gimba Joseph on his appointment as a member of the Taraba State Persons with Disability Commission, describing the development as a recognition of his long-standing commitment to social development and inclusive governance. In a congratulatory message issued by its Directorate of Stakeholders Engagement and Media, NSPAN said Dr. Gimba Joseph’s selection reflects his more than two decades of dedicated service toward advancing social protection and community development initiatives in Taraba State. The network noted that his professional record and advocacy work make him well suited for the new responsibility. The group said the appointment would further position him to contribute meaningfully to disability rights, programme coordination, and inclusive policy implementation across the state. It expressed confidence that his presence on the commission would help ...

RELIGION:Court Throws Out Church Worship Ban Suit, Fines Claimants ₦1m as United Methodist Church Nigeria Cleared to Resume Services in Jalingo.

By our Judicial Correspondent, February 17, 2026. A court in Taraba State has thrown out a contentious church property dispute after ruling that the case was improperly filed and beyond its legal powers to hear. The Upper Area Court No. 11 sitting in Jalingo struck out a suit filed by Reverend Philip Audu and the Global Methodist Church Nigeria seeking to restrain the United Methodist Church Nigeria from conducting worship at Jatutu Memorial Cathedral, Magami, Jalingo. The suit, marked UACJ/CV/48/2025, listed several church leaders and members of UMCN as defendants. Court records show that defence counsel, E.A. Ibrahim-Effiong, filed a preliminary objection challenging the court’s jurisdiction and asked that the matter be dismissed at once with costs. He argued that the case was wrongly instituted and that the plaintiff lacked the legal standing to sue on behalf of an institutional church body. In his ruling, Presiding Judge Barkindo Idris Chiroma held that the ...

Taraba State Police Command Elevates Inspectors to ASP, Charges Officers on Professionalism and Integrity.

By Jako Keke, February 16, 2026. The has decorated a number of newly promoted officers elevated from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) at a ceremony held in Jalingo, reaffirming its commitment to merit-based advancement and professional policing. The decoration ceremony took place on Monday at the Police Officers’ Mess and was conducted by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department, DCP Nandiyak Tissing, who represented the Commissioner of Police. The event drew senior officers, colleagues, family members, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the newly elevated officers. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner, DCP Tissing described the promotion as a reward for dedication, discipline, and commitment to service. He stressed that the new rank comes with increased responsibility and charged the officers to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and exemplary leadership in their line of d...

PROJECTS: Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions Mega Projects in Adamawa State, Hails Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s Transformation Drive.

By Jako Keke, Culled from AP. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday paid an official visit to Yola, where he commissioned several landmark infrastructure projects delivered by the administration of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, describing the developments as clear evidence of transformative governance in Adamawa State. The projects inaugurated include the Bekaji Roundabout underpass, the expanded Bank Road network, and a permanent orientation camp for the National Youth Service Corps located in Malkohi. The President said the projects reflect a strong commitment to improving public service delivery, boosting mobility, and strengthening critical state institutions. Speaking at the Government House in Yola, Tinubu commended the governor for what he described as visible and measurable progress across the state capital, noting that the new infrastructure goes beyond aesthetics to stimulate economic activities and improve the quality of life for residents. He said modern infrastructure ...