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By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 10, 2026. The Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners Association of Nigeria, Taraba State Chapter, has endorsed Governor Agbu Kefas for a second term in office, pledging to mobilise its members and other eligible voters across the state in support of his re-election bid in 2027. The State Chairman of the Association, Hon. Ambassador Emmanuel George, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Jalingo, where he attributed the endorsement to what he described as the governor's commitment to creating a conducive environment for mining activities and giving artisanal miners a sense of belonging. George said the governor had earned the confidence of the association's over 50,000 members by becoming the first governor in the state's history to prioritise the organisation and smooth operation of artisanal mining activities. He explained that, through the governor's initiative, the association's leadership was currently pro...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 10, 2026. The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Wukari, Professor Benjamin Kefas, has described elections as a critical democratic process through which citizens make choices about who governs them at various levels of government. Professor Kefas stated this during a sensitisation lecture on the peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections, organised by the Coalition of Taraba Academics for Continuity and Development at the Federal University Wukari, Taraba State. He said the choices voters make during elections have far-reaching implications for leadership, governance and the overall development of society, stressing the need for citizens to participate responsibly in the electoral process. The sensitisation lecture featured two major presentations. The first was delivered by Professor Jonathan Maiangwa of the University of Maiduguri on the topic, "The Role of Credible, Free and Peaceful Elections in Taraba State....

By Jako Keke[Jalingo Times] November 10, 2026. The Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has called on youths and other stakeholders to actively participate in the electoral process and contribute to ensuring peaceful, credible and violence-free elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Rural and Urban Development, Dr Emmanuel Lawson Hassan, made the call during a sensitisation public lecture on the peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections in Taraba South, organised by the Coalition of Taraba Academics for Continuity and Development under the chairmanship of Professor David A. Agbu. Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of Wukari Local Government Area, Hon. Useni Bala, described elections as a collective responsibility, stressing that the task of ensuring credible and peaceful polls should not be left to electoral institutions and political actors alone. In his goodwill message, the Governor...

By Jako Keke[Jalingo Times] November 10,2026. Hon. Comrade Ezekiel Manu Dadason has declined his appointment as Special Assistant to Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, citing family constraints and other personal reasons. In a letter dated November 10, 2026, and addressed to the Secretary to the Government of Taraba State, Dadason said his decision followed consultations with his family and careful personal reflection. While appreciating Governor Kefas for finding him worthy of the appointment, he explained that stepping aside was in the best interest of both the administration and himself. Dadason, who hails from Mile Tara, Shira Ward, Gassol LGA, expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and wished the Kefas-led administration continued success. Jalingo Times – Keeping You Informed.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 9, 2026 The Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State, Hon. Bako Benjamin, has emerged winner of the 2026 Best Working Local Government Chairman of the Year in a public opinion poll organised on the Taraba Decides Platform. The recognition comes amid reports of ongoing development projects and interventions by the Bako-led administration, particularly the construction of the Takum Ultra-Modern Main Market, which has reached 98.5 per cent completion, with 50 shops reportedly ready for occupation. Organisers of the poll, Taraba News and SUM TV, alongside members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba News/SUM TV Chapel, are expected to embark on assessment visits to the five winning local government areas. The exercise will involve inspecting selected projects, documenting development interventions and presenting Special Good Governance Awards to the respective council chairmen. Reacting to the announcemen...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 9, 2026. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Engr. Mathias Luka Agbu, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he has withdrawn from the race, declaring that he remains committed to contesting the House of Representatives seat. Agbu, popularly known as MLA, described the reports of his alleged withdrawal as false, insisting that neither financial inducements, political pressure, intimidation nor alleged backroom arrangements would force him to abandon his ambition. In an official statement, the APGA candidate said his political aspiration had gone beyond personal ambition, noting that he owed a responsibility to the party that gave him its platform and the supporters who had invested their resources, time and confidence in his candidacy. He maintained that withdrawing from the contest would amount to betraying the trust of those who had stood by...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 9, 2026. Chief Bulus Maiyaki, popularly known as Baba Mai Solar, has donated five electricity transformers to communities across Southern Taraba Senatorial District as part of efforts to improve power supply and strengthen grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Agbu Kefas in 2027. Maiyaki, who serves as Deputy Director-General (South) of the Kefas Re-election Campaign Council and Secretary of the 2027 Presidential Campaign Council Directorate of Grassroots Engagement and Mobilisation for the North-East, said the intervention was part of his sustained commitment to improving electricity access in underserved communities. The latest donation has reportedly generated excitement among beneficiaries, adding to his previous interventions in the power sector across Taraba State. According to information from sources close to him, Maiyaki has facilitated the donation of 31 transformers, alongside 5,00...

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times] November 8, 2026 The Taraba State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its National General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, describing his demise as a painful and irreparable loss to Nigerian workers and the organised labour movement. The State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Peter Jediel, said the death of the renowned labour leader came as a rude shock to workers in Taraba State and the entire Nigerian workforce, noting that his contributions to the advancement of workers' rights would remain indelible. In a condolence statement signed by Comrade Adamu W. Buba on behalf of the State Chairman and dated November 6, 2026, the council described the late Ugboaja as a committed, jovial, hardworking and selfless labour leader who demonstrated exceptional dedication to workers' welfare. According to the statement, the deceased consistently placed the interests of Nigerian workers...