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ARREARS: NUT Urges Taraba Teachers to Remain Calm Over ₦5,000 ID Card Deduction.

By Jako Keke, August 14, 2026. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Taraba State Wing, has appealed to teachers across the state to remain calm over the deduction of ₦5,000 from their salary arrears for the production of Permanent Identification Cards. The State Chairman of the union, Comrade Nathan Solomon, made the appeal in an interview with our Correspondent, following an outcry by some primary school teachers over the deduction. Solomon explained that the decision to deduct the amount was not taken unilaterally, stressing that the issue had been discussed and agreed upon by the leadership of the union. According to him, Branch Chairmen of the NUT had in May 2024 agreed that a specified amount would be deducted from teachers’ arrears, once paid, to facilitate the production of Permanent Identification Cards for teachers across the state. He expressed concern over reports allegedly portraying the union in a negative light, insisting that the deduction was the outcome of ...
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WORKSHOP: Kefas’ LG Leadership Training Will Strengthen Grassroots Governance — ALGON Chairman.

By Our Political Correspondent, August 14,  2026.  The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Taraba State Chapter, Hon. Moses Maihankali, has commended Governor Agbu Kefas for sponsoring a leadership training programme for Chairmen of the state’s Local Government Councils and other stakeholders in Jaji, Kaduna State. Maihankali, who is also the Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council, said the training in Peace Support, Financial Management and Leadership would enhance the capacity of local government leaders to effectively discharge their responsibilities and improve governance at the grassroots. In a statement issued on Monday, August 11, 2026, the ALGON Chairman described the initiative as evidence of the Kefas administration’s commitment to human capital development and effective leadership. He said continuous capacity building was necessary to equip local government leaders with the knowledge and skills required to...
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ALLEGATIONS:TSUBEB Defends ₦5,000 Teachers’ Deduction, Says NUT Backed Permanent ID Card Project.

By Jako Keke, August 14, 2026 The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) has dismissed reports alleging illegal deductions from the salaries and arrears of primary school teachers across the state, explaining that the ₦5,000 deduction was approved for the production of permanent identity cards for teachers. The Board, in a statement issued through its Public Relations Department, described the allegations circulating on social media as misleading, insisting that the deduction was part of a planned identity-management initiative designed to strengthen personnel records and improve administration in the basic education sector. According to TSUBEB, the initiative was conceived by the Board and subsequently discussed with and supported by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Taraba State Wing, following consultations between the two bodies. “The initiative was subsequently discussed with and supported by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Taraba State Wing, foll...
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IYD:PDP’s Silas Kessavo Urges Taraba Youths to Reject Political Thuggery, Embrace Patriotism.

By Jako Keke, August 14, 2026 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Lau State Constituency, Hon. Silas Kessavo Rifore, has urged youths in Taraba State to embrace patriotism, responsible citizenship and active participation in democratic processes as pathways to building a better Nigeria. Kessavo made the call while speaking on the significance of the 2026 International Youth Day, urging young people to see themselves as critical stakeholders in the political and socioeconomic development of the country. According to him, patriotism would inspire youths to develop a positive vision for their communities and contribute meaningfully to the pursuit of a prosperous and united Nigeria. He said the theme of this year's International Youth Day, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” was timely, stressing that despite differences in background, location and circumstances, young people share common aspirations for good governance, peace, economic opportunity a...
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International Left-Handers Day: Taraba Lefties Demand End to Discrimination Against Children.

By Jako Keke, August 13,2026. Members of the left-handed community in Taraba State have called for an end to discrimination against left-handed people, particularly children, urging parents, teachers and community leaders to support rather than force them to change their natural hand preference. The group made the call in a statement issued on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to commemorate International Left-Handers Day. The statement, signed by Comrade Keke Moses, Secretary  and the Chairman, Hon. Sunday Yusuf Tonga respectively , said the annual celebration was an opportunity to raise awareness about the experiences of left-handed people and promote greater acceptance of left-handedness as a natural human trait. The group described left-handed children as gifted and urged parents and caregivers to allow them to develop their abilities without coercion, punishment or ridicule. It expressed concern that some left-handed children continue to face pressure in homes, schools an...
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2026 International Youth Day: Depheepeace CEO Calls for Greater Investment in Youth Leadership.

By Jako Keke, August 12, 2026. The Chief Executive Officer of Dephee Peace and Community Development Initiative, Ambassador Bulus Audu Daniel, has called for greater investment in youth development, urging governments, non-governmental organisations and well-meaning individuals to create more opportunities for young people to participate meaningfully in leadership and governance. Ambassador Daniel made the call while reflecting on the significance of the 2026 International Youth Day celebration, describing the occasion as an opportunity for society to assess the journey, challenges and contributions of youths while charting a more productive path for their future. He said the annual celebration should go beyond ceremonies and speeches to become a platform for building the capacity of young people and equipping them with the knowledge, skills and values required to assume greater responsibilities in society. According to him, youths remain critica...
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ARMY : Taraba group commend Tinubu over creation of 10 Army Division.

By our Correspondent, August 12, 2026 . A group, the Taraba People’s Movement, on Wednesday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the establishment of the Nigerian Army’s 10 Division in Taraba State, describing the development as a major boost to the state’s security architecture. The group, alongside members of the Arewa Youth Assembly, made the commendation during a joint peaceful rally in Jalingo on Wednesday to express appreciation to the President for approving the new military formation. Speaking at the event, spokesperson for the Taraba People’s Movement, Comrade Umar Sani Bello described the rally as “a simple, heartfelt thank you” to the President. Bello said the establishment of the division had generated excitement among residents, stressing that the people were ready to cooperate with the military in ensuring lasting peace and security in the state. “The 10 Division has arrived, and we declare loudly that we are prepared to work with this new formation in an...
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CONDOLENCE: Taraba Judiciary Mourns as Magistrate Goni Rimamkara Dies After Protracted Illness.

By Jako Keke, August 12, 2026. The Taraba State Judiciary and the legal community have been thrown into mourning following the death of a serving magistrate, Goni Rimamkara, who reportedly passed away after a protracted illness. Magistrate Rimamkara was described by colleagues as a diligent, hardworking and forthright judicial officer whose years of service contributed to the administration of justice in Taraba State. The deceased, a Kuteb from Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba State, obtained his legal education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus, where he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2009. Following his call to Bar, he undertook the mandatory National Youth Service Corps programme with the law firm of G.M. Gajam & Co. in Gusau, Zamfara State, between 2010 and 2011. He subsequently returned to Taraba State and joined M.I. Tyonongo & Co., Jalingo, where he practised between 2011 and 2013 and gained furthe...
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YOUTHS DEVELOPMENT: Taraba Unveils 10,000-Hectare Youth Cluster Farms to Drive Food Production.

By Jako Keke, August 12, 2026. The Taraba State Government has announced plans to establish a 10,000-hectare cluster farm estate aimed at boosting food production and creating sustainable agricultural opportunities for youths across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Zanau Hassan Maikasuwa, disclosed this while speaking in Jalingo  while commenting on the 2026 International Youth Day. Maikasuwa said the proposed agricultural estate would deploy modern farming equipment and practices, with youths expected to constitute the largest beneficiaries of the initiative. According to him, the scheme is designed to allocate between two and three hectares of farmland to individual participating youths, providing them with the opportunity to engage in commercial agriculture and build sustainable livelihoods. He said the initiative was part of the administration's broader efforts to empower young people, reduce unemployment and stre...
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