Jalingo Times.

By Jako Keke, July 13, 2026. A new executive committee has assumed office at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, following a handover and swearing-in ceremony that marked the end of the two-year administration of the immediate past Chairman, Mr. Martin Milkman Karel. Mr. Karel formally handed over the leadership of the branch after completing his tenure, during which he highlighted key achievements of his administration and expressed appreciation to members for their support and cooperation. The newly elected Chairman, Dr. Daniel P. Saredau, alongside other executive members, was sworn in by Justice Clara Kataps, who represented the Chief Judge of Taraba State and administered the oath of office. In his inaugural address, Dr. Saredau thanked members of the association for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to consolidate on the achievements of the immediate past administration. He also promised to pursue initiatives that would strengthen t...

By Jako Keke,  July 13, 2026. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, has congratulated Mr. Sunday Maikarfi on his confirmation and swearing-in as the substantive Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary of the Taraba State Ministry of Justice. In a congratulatory message signed by the Publicity Secretary of the branch, Mr. L.L. Takdok, the association described Maikarfi's appointment as well deserved, citing his unwavering dedication to duty and immense contributions to the legal profession. The association noted that his confirmation did not come as a surprise, considering his commitment to service and his valuable role in advancing the ideals of the legal community and the Equity Bar. The NBA expressed confidence in Maikarfi's ability to deliver effective leadership in his new office and wished him a purposeful, transformative, and results-oriented tenure in the service of Taraba State. The association also reaffirmed its support and best wishes as t...

By Jako Keke, July 11, 2026  The Taraba State Government has sustained its 2026 School Tree Planting Campaign with the planting of trees at Government Day Secondary School (GDSS), Kofai ATC, and the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) headquarters in Jalingo as part of efforts to combat climate change, restore degraded landscapes, and promote environmental sustainability. The campaign, spearheaded by the Taraba State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, followed the earlier flag-off at Federal Government Girls' College (FGGC), Jalingo, and subsequent exercise at Nyamusala Nursery and Primary School. Leading the exercise, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hajiya Aishat A. Barde, accompanied by the Commissioners for Science and Technology, Hon. Muslim Usman Abdullahi, and Digital Economy and Innovation, Hon. Nonso Gideon Mbaso, alongside the Permanent Secretary, directors, ministry officials, and the management of GDSS Kofai, r...

By Jako Keke, July 10, 2026. The Taraba State Government has cautioned members of the public against fraudsters exploiting the ongoing civil service recruitment exercise, warning job seekers not to pay money or seek favours in exchange for employment. The Chairman of the Taraba State Civil Service Commission (CSC), Philip Kundila, gave the warning while addressing journalists in Jalingo. Kundila urged applicants to disregard anyone claiming to have the influence to secure employment for a fee, describing such claims as false, fraudulent and intended to deceive unsuspecting job seekers. He stressed that the recruitment exercise is transparent, merit-driven and completely free for all qualified applicants, adding that the commission remains committed to fairness and equal opportunity throughout the process. The CSC chairman advised prospective candidates to rely solely on official government channels for information and to report anyone involved in recruitment scams to t...

By our Legislative Correspondent, July 10, 2026.  The Taraba State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of a new Chairman and seven members of the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC), completing the reconstitution of the electoral body ahead of future local government elections in the state. The confirmation followed the screening of the nominees during Thursday's plenary at the Assembly Complex in Jalingo, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Hamman Adama Abdullahi. The nominees appeared before lawmakers one after another, presenting their credentials and responding to questions on their professional backgrounds, competence and preparedness to discharge the responsibilities of office. Following the screening, the House unanimously approved the appointments. Those confirmed are Joe Bala Aji as Chairman, alongside Joseph Buba, Usman Abubakar Sarki, Ahmadu Adamu, Abubakar Audu, Juliana Tafida and Yakubu Angyu as members of the commis...

By Jako Keke, July 10, 2026.  The Taraba State Government has continued its 2026 School Tree Planting Campaign with the planting of trees at Nyamusala Nursery and Primary School in Jalingo, reinforcing its commitment to combating climate change, restoring degraded ecosystems and promoting environmental sustainability. The exercise, organised by the Taraba State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, forms part of the state's afforestation programme aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change, controlling erosion and improving biodiversity across communities. The tree planting exercise was led by the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hajiya Aishat A. Barde, popularly known as Zinariyan Mumuyawa . Also present was the Chairman of the Taraba State House of Assembly Committee on Environment, Hon. Tafarki Agbadu Eneme, who represented Governor Agbu Kefas, alongside officials of the ministry, the management, staff and pupils of the school. Speaki...

By our Correspondent, July 9, 2026 The Taraba State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change officially flagged off the 2026 School Tree Planting Campaign at the Federal Government Girls' College (FGGC), Jalingo, reaffirming the State Government's commitment to environmental sustainability, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and environmental stewardship among young people. The ceremony was led by the Honourable Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Hajiya Aishat A. Barde (Zinariyan Mumuyawa), a distinguished alumna of FGGC Jalingo and the school's first Social Prefect. Dignitaries in attendance included the Chairman, House Committee on Environment, Hon. Dr. Tafataki Agbadu Eneme; the Honourable Commissioner of Secondary, Vocational and Technical Education, Dr. Augustina Godwin Yahaya; the Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Area, Hon. Nura Danshoho; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Aminu Ayuba; management an...

By Jako Keke, July 8, 2026. A Taraba State High Court sitting in Jalingo has reserved ruling until July 30, 2026, on an application seeking a review of the bail conditions granted to businessman and journalist, Gabriel Olayinka, who is standing trial over alleged criminal breach of trust and cheating. Olayinka, who has been in custody at the Jalingo Correctional Centre since January 2026, is being prosecuted in a case instituted by Isa Jibril. The matter arose from an earlier decision of an Upper Area Court in Jalingo, which admitted the defendant to bail on the condition that he deposits ₦100 million with the court registry and provides one surety before he can be released. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the defendant, Barrister P.D. Pius, represented by Barrister L.L. Takdok, urged the High Court to vary the bail conditions, contending that they were excessive and had effectively denied his client the opportunity to regain his freedom. Takdok argued that the dispute w...