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The Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency TSESA  has announced plans to commence its monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state, with movement restrictions to be enforced within the Jalingo metropolis. The Executive Chairman of the Agency, , disclosed this in an interview with our reporter, stating that all necessary arrangements have been concluded to ensure a smooth and effective exercise. He explained that vehicular and human movement across major streets in Jalingo will be restricted during the sanitation period to enable residents carry out thorough cleaning of their surroundings. According to him, the exercise will commence from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., urging members of the public to comply fully in the interest of maintaining a clean and healthy environment. The Chairman emphasized that the initiative is designed to promote environmental cleanliness and public health across the state. He added that the sanitation exercise will be held ...

By our Correspondent, February 26, 2026. The Heavy Duty and Haulage Transport Association of Nigeria (HDTAN) has firmly reaffirmed Mr. Isa Nawe as the duly recognized Chairman of its Taraba State Chapter, warning that any other individual laying claim to the position should be treated as an impostor. In an official disclaimer issued by the association’s national leadership, HDTAN emphasized that Nawe remains the only authorized person to act on its behalf in Taraba State.  The statement, signed by Murtala Mohammed for the National Secretary and Engr. Osigbemeh Emmanuel, National President and Founder, stressed that the clarification became necessary to protect the integrity of the association and safeguard members of the public. The association cautioned that anyone parading himself or herself as Taraba State Chairman outside Isa Nawe lacks legitimacy and should not be accorded recognition. Following the reaffirmation, HDTAN distanced itself from 13 individuals in the s...

By Jako Keke, February 25, 2026. The Heavy Duty and Haulage Transport Association of Nigeria (HDTAN) has issued a public disclaimer distancing itself from 13 individuals allegedly parading themselves as members and representatives of the association. In a statement dated February 26, 2026, and signed by Alhaji Murtala Mohammed on behalf of the National Secretary and Engr. Osigbemeh Emmanuel, National President and Founder, the association declared that the named persons are unknown to its structure as well as to the Presidential Order-001 Taskforce. The individuals listed include Prince Andeshatso Ira, Abbas Jaloro, Muhammed Abubakar, Bala Adamu, Elizabeth Tijani, Sani Soja, Uba Saleh, Aliya Suleiman, Tenvi Yusuf, Junaidu Sale, Hamma Adama Ahmadu, Tanimu Danjuma and Aliyu Usman. According to the statement, “the above persons are aliens to this association,” warning members of the public that any dealings with them in connection with HDTAN would be at their own r...

By Jako Keke, February 26, 2026. Governor Agbu Kefas has approved the constitution of the Taraba State Peace, Security and Crisis Accountability Committee as part of efforts to strengthen peacebuilding, enhance security coordination and promote accountability in crisis management across the state. The approval was conveyed in a press release dated February 26, 2026, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Gebon Timothy Kataps, on behalf of the Taraba State Government. According to the statement, the committee is mandated to provide an independent review of conflicts and crisis events in Taraba State, evaluate peace management responses, and ensure transparent accountability for perpetrators as well as responsible institutions. The government noted that the establishment of the committee underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing security challenges through inclusive and institutional mechanisms aimed at sustaining peace and public trust. M...

By Andrew Ojih, Jalingo The arrested Conference Superintendent of the Southern Nigeria Annual Conference of the (GMCN), Reverend Baziel Yoila, has publicly apologised to the Governor of , , and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Barr. , over what he described as “unguarded and emotional” comments made during a recent press interview. In a statement issued on Thursday and made available to journalists in Jalingo, the cleric expressed deep remorse for his utterances, admitting that his choice of words was inappropriate and capable of causing tension within the state. “After sober reflection, I totally regret the choice of words I used during my recent press conference,” he stated. “I take full responsibility for my actions and admit that I spoke out of anger and emotion — a human weakness that does not excuse the consequences of my utterances.” Reverend Yoila acknowledged that his remarks may have embarrassed the state government and created unnecessary ...

By Jako Keke, February 26, 2026. The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has been commended for inaugurating members of the Taraba State Disability Commission Board, a move described as a bold step toward deepening inclusion and promoting the welfare of Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in the state. The commendation came from Hon. Mary James Gaisa, Board Member representing the Southern Zone, in a statement made available to journalists shortly after the inauguration ceremony. Gaisa, who also serves as Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injury Association (SCIAN), Taraba State Chapter, said the governor’s action demonstrates genuine commitment and compassion for the wellbeing of PLWDs. According to her, the formal inauguration of the Board signals a new chapter in the state’s efforts to mainstream disability issues into governance and development planning. She noted that the establishment and activation of the Commission would provide a structured platform to address lon...

By Jako Keke, February 25, 2026 In a ceremony that blended symbolism with statecraft, Governor on Wednesday reinforced the pillars of justice and inclusion in Taraba State, swearing in a new High Court Judge, two Khadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal, newly appointed Special Advisers, and inaugurating members of the Persons Living with Disabilities Commission. The event, held inside the stately Exco Chamber of in Jalingo, drew an array of dignitaries — from senior judicial officers and political leaders to traditional rulers, clerics, and top government functionaries — all converging to witness what many described as a defining moment for governance in the state. At the heart of the ceremony was the swearing-in of Justice Mansura Bargami as Judge of the High Court, alongside Khadi Aliyu Yaya Abubakar and Khadi Yakubu Mohammed as Khadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal. Their appointments, Governor Kefas noted, represent not merely routine judicial replacements, but a deliberate effort ...

By Jako Keke, February 25, 2026. The (NUC) has released fresh guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigerian universities, in a move aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s university system. In a circular dated February 24, 2026, and addressed to all Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities, the Commission said the new framework was developed in September 2025 and subsequently circulated in draft form to universities for input. According to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, , the guidelines were formulated to standardise procedures for the conferment of honorary degrees and address growing concerns over the misuse and abuse of such awards. The letter, referenced NUC/ES/138/VOL.66/74, explained that after receiving and incorporating feedback from some universities, the management of the Commission approved the final circulation of the guidelines for strict compliance. The Commission stressed that the new measure...