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COURT: Bank Managers Tender Financial Records as Court Adjourns Alleged Breach of Trust Trial to July 17.

By Jako Keke, July 2, 2026. Proceedings in the alleged breach of trust and cheating case against the Chief Executive Officer of Taraba Business School, Gabriel Olayinka, continued on Thursday at Upper Area Court 11, Jalingo, with the prosecution presenting documentary evidence through two bank officials. Counsel to the complainant, Jibril Danladi, Barrister D.G. Tukura, called the branch managers of Zenith Bank and Globus Bank, Jalingo, who had earlier been subpoenaed to produce statements of account relating to Taraba Business School. The two witnesses appeared before the court and tendered the requested bank statements, which were admitted in evidence. The court had also subpoenaed the manager of Opay to produce relevant account statements. However, the Opay representative arrived after the matter had commenced and did not testify. Following the development, the presiding Judge, Lawan Jika, directed that a hearing notice be served on the Opay manager to appear...
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APPOINTMENT:Gov Kefas Appoints Dr. Bulus Maiyaki as Deputy-Director General Taraba South for 2027 Campaign.

By Jako Keke, June 2, 2026. Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the appointment of Dr. Bulus Maiyaki( Makaman Donga) as Deputy-Director General, Taraba South, in the Governorship Campaign Team ahead of the 2027 general election. The appointment was announced in a press release issued and signed by the Director-General of the Campaign, Hon. Danladi Baido Tijos. Dr. Maiyaki is a technocrat, academic, and seasoned political stakeholder. He previously served Taraba State as Commissioner for Works and later Commissioner for Finance. He also retired as a Director at the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, where he built a reputation for transparency and due process. Beyond public office, Maiyaki is widely regarded across Taraba South for his philanthropic interventions and grassroots engagement. Political observers note that his blend of administrative experience and community connection makes him a strategic addition to the campaign structure. Records show that Dr...
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COURT: APC, Rep Tafida File Defence as Federal High Court Fixes July 15 for Hearing.

By Jako Keke, July 1, 2026. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the member representing Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Sadiq Tafida, have formally indicated their intention to defend the suit filed against them by Hon. Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon before the Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo. The development marks the first official response from the defendants since the case was instituted at the court. At the resumed proceedings on Wednesday, counsel to the plaintiff, Barrister L. L. Takdok of P. D. Pius and Associates, informed the court that he had no objection to the applications filed by the defendants, describing their decision to defend the suit as a constitutional right. The presiding judge of the Federal High Court, Jalingo,Justice Salisu Mashkur granted the applications and adjourned the matter until July 15, 2026, for substantive hearing. Speaking with journalists after the court session, Barrister Tak...
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NADCEL 2026: 6 Brigade Holds Special Church Service, Kefas Salutes Troops' Sacrifices.

By Jako Keke,  June 29, 2026. The 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Sunday held a special church service in Jalingo as part of activities marking the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. The thanksgiving service took place at Saint Peter Catholic Church, Nukkai, and brought together government officials, military personnel, security chiefs and other dignitaries to offer prayers for the nation and the Armed Forces. Speaking during the service, Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, described the occasion as an opportunity to thank God for His protection over officers and soldiers, honour their sacrifices and pray for enduring peace, unity and security across the country. The governor said military service is more than a profession, describing it as a calling that demands discipline, courage, loyalty, endurance and selfless sacrifice. He noted that the theme of NADCEL 2026, "Protecting the Nation and Serving the...
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NADCEL 2026: 6 Brigade Holds Special Church Service, Kefas Salutes Troops' Sacrifices.

By Jako Keke,  June 29, 2026. The 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) on Sunday held a special church service in Jalingo as part of activities marking the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. The thanksgiving service took place at Saint Peter Catholic Church, Nukkai, and brought together government officials, military personnel, security chiefs and other dignitaries to offer prayers for the nation and the Armed Forces. Speaking during the service, Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, described the occasion as an opportunity to thank God for His protection over officers and soldiers, honour their sacrifices and pray for enduring peace, unity and security across the country. The governor said military service is more than a profession, describing it as a calling that demands discipline, courage, loyalty, endurance and selfless sacrifice. He noted that the theme of NADCEL 2026, "Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A W...
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RELIGION: Father Muke Urges Christians to Put Christ First,Embrace Compassion.

The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has urged Christians to remain unwavering in their commitment to Jesus Christ by living lives marked by compassion, humility and selfless service. In his message to mark this Sunday's worship, Fr. Muke said the Gospel reading from Matthew 10 highlights the call to true discipleship, stressing that following Christ demands wholehearted commitment and placing God above every earthly attachment. He explained that although family and loved ones are important, a Christian's love for God should take precedence and serve as the foundation for every relationship and action. According to him, every act of kindness, love and service, no matter how small, is precious in God's sight, adding that Christ continually strengthens those who remain faithful to Him. Fr. Muke encouraged believers to use the beginning of the new week as an opportunity to renew their...
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TARABA:19 Arrested, Prosecuted for Violating Environmental Sanitation Laws in Jalingo.

By Jako Keke, June 27, 2026. No fewer than 19 persons were on Saturday arrested and prosecuted for violating environmental sanitation regulations during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The offenders were apprehended by security personnel deployed to various parts of the metropolis to monitor compliance with the state government's environmental sanitation directives and ensure residents participated in the exercise. Speaking with journalists shortly after monitoring the exercise, the Chairman of the Taraba State Environmental Sanitation Agency (TSESA), Iliya Kefas Alhaji, said the arrests and subsequent prosecutions were necessary to enforce environmental laws and discourage acts capable of undermining efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment. According to him, the state government remains committed to enforcing sanitation regulations to promote environmental cleanliness, prevent disease outbreaks, and improv...
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FG: Tinubu Signs NIMC Act 2026 into Law, Strengthens Digital Identity System.

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, ushering in a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Nigeria's digital identity system, protecting citizens' data, and accelerating the country's digital economy. Announcing the development on Friday, Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the new legislation replaces a nearly two-decade-old legal framework that no longer reflects the realities of a rapidly evolving digital age. According to the President, the Act positions the National Identity Management Commission at the centre of Nigeria's Digital Public Infrastructure and National Public Key Infrastructure, providing a trusted platform for verified identities, secure transactions, digital signatures, and other digital services. Tinubu noted that the law establishes stronger safeguards for the protection of personal data, stressing that citizens' information cannot be accessed indiscriminately, used beyo...
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TARABA: Hon Aishat Barde Inspects Bobboji Storm Water Project, Orders Faster Completion

By Environment Correspondent, June 26, 2026.  The Taraba State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Hajiya Aishat A. Barde, has directed contractors handling the Bobboji Storm Water Project in Jalingo to accelerate work and ensure timely completion of the project. Barde gave the directive on Thursday during an inspection tour of the ongoing World Bank-supported project aimed at tackling flooding and erosion challenges in the Bobboji community and surrounding areas. The commissioner conducted an extensive assessment of the construction site to evaluate the level of work completed and ascertain compliance with approved specifications and project timelines. While commending the contractors for the progress made so far, she expressed concern over the pace of execution and stressed the need for intensified efforts to meet the project's completion deadline. According to her, the Bobboji Storm Water Project is a critical intervention being implemented through colla...
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