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. Strengthening the Temple of Justice 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 r...
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...