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TARABA: Shiddi Declares Interest in Taraba Governorship Race Under APGA.

By Jako Keke, May 9, 2026. A former federal lawmaker and politician, , has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, made the declaration in a statement addressed to the people of Taraba State, saying his decision was borne out of a deep sense of duty, responsibility and commitment to the future of the state. According to him, the state has continued to face numerous developmental challenges, including poor road infrastructure, inadequate healthcare services, under-equipped schools, insecurity and rising unemployment among youths. He lamented that many families in the state were struggling daily amid worsening economic conditions and diminishing hope. The governorship hopeful also decried what he described as a growing culture of silence over the challenges confronting the state, stressing that many people had become afrai...
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2027 GUBER BID: Nyameh Bets on Accord after PDP Exit.

A former governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has explained his decision to dump the party for the Accord Party ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State. Nyameh, in a statement titled “Oneness and Progress,” said his exit from the PDP was informed by his desire to pursue what he described as a free, fair and credible political process without compromising his integrity and principles. The politician noted that his experience during the 2022 PDP gubernatorial primary election influenced his decision to seek a new political platform to actualise his “New Taraba Project” through what he called the “Taraba Therapy Agenda.” According to him, he challenged the outcome of the 2022 PDP governorship primary from the Federal High Court in Jalingo up to the Supreme Court in Abuja, insisting that he rejected several offers of personal gain in order not to betray the trust of Tarabans. Nyameh maintained that joining the A...
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TARABA: Jerome Nyameh Picks Accord Party Governorship Forms, Promises “New Taraba”

By Jako Keke, May 7, 2026. A governorship aspirant under the platform of the Accord Party in Taraba State, Jerome Nyameh, has officially obtained the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Nyameh, popularly known as “The People’s Professor” and “Taraba Therapy,” disclosed this in a statement shortly after securing the forms, describing the move as part of his commitment to offer purposeful leadership and a fresh direction for the state. The governorship hopeful said his ambition is driven by the desire to build a Taraba where governance, development, integrity, and opportunities are accessible to all citizens irrespective of political affiliation or social status. According to him, the 2027 governorship contest should go beyond political party sentiments and focus more on competence, credibility, integrity, and practical plans capable of transforming the state. He called on the people of Taraba State to unite and support...
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APC: Hon. Leah Olusiyi Submits APC Nomination Forms for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Reps Seat.

By Jako Keke May 7, 2026. The lone female aspirant for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress , Hon. Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon, has officially submitted her Expression of Interest and Nomination forms at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Hon. Olusiyi, who is making her third attempt to represent the constituency at the National Assembly, arrived at the APC headquarters in company of supporters, political associates and well-wishers who accompanied her in a show of solidarity and confidence in her aspiration . The aspirant described her decision to remain in the race as a reflection of her commitment to effective and people-oriented representation for the people of Jalingo, Yorro and Zing local government areas. Speaking shortly after submitting the forms, Hon. Olusiyi reiterated her resolve to provide quality leadership, inclusive representation and equitable distribution of democratic dividends...
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EFCC Arraigns Man Over Alleged N20 Million Cattle Investment Fraud in Gombe.

By Jako Keke, May 6, 2026. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned one Dr. Andefiki Markus before Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe State High Court over an alleged N20 million cattle investment fraud. Markus was docked on Monday, May 5, 2026, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence, filed by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. According to the anti-graft agency, the defendant allegedly obtained the sum of N20 million from one Mr. Skeptra Useni Baka under the guise of investing the money in a cattle fattening business in Taraba State for profit. One of the charges stated that Markus, on or about June 27, 2023, allegedly received the money through his Access Bank account number 0011125604 with intent to defraud, an act said to contravene Section 1(1)(c) and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act No. 14 of 2006. When the charges were read before the court, t...
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TARABA: Hon.Bwacha Declares for 2027 Taraba Governorship Race.

By Jako Keke, May 6, 2026. Senator Emmanuel Bwacha has formally entered the race for the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State after picking up his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made in an official press release issued by the Bwacha Media Campaign Team on Tuesday, signaling what it described as the beginning of a “mission-driven” campaign anchored on development and inclusive governance. According to the statement, Bwacha’s decision to contest is driven by a commitment to advancing progress in key sectors including rural security, infrastructure development, and economic revitalization across the state. The campaign noted that his aspiration is also a response to growing calls from citizens across Taraba’s three senatorial districts for experienced and visionary leadership. “Senator Bwacha’s decision to run reflects the collective desire of the people for inclusive governan...
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JYZ : Hon Leah Solomon Denies Withdrawal from Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Race, Reaffirms APC Ambition.

By our Correspondent, May 6, 2026. Hon. Leah Olusiyi Solomon has dismissed rumours claiming she has withdrawn from the race for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency seat, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a press statement issued on Tuesday by her campaign organization, the aspirant insisted that she remains fully committed to contesting the seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State. Solomon, who recently completed the purchase of her Expression of Interest and Nomination forms, alleged that the rumours were the handiwork of “sponsored and unscrupulous elements” seeking to weaken her rising political profile and growing support base. She urged party members, supporters, and the general public to disregard what she termed misinformation, emphasizing that her ambition remains intact as preparations intensify ahead of the party’s primaries. Reaffirming her determination, the aspirant pledged to provide purposefu...
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2027 BID: Kessavo Picks PDP Nomination Forms, Vows Grassroots Development for Lau Constituency.

By Jako Keke,May 5, 2026. A frontline aspirant for the Lau State Constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Silas Kessavo, has formally declared his intention to contest in the forthcoming elections after obtaining his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. Kessavo purchased the forms in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, in the company of a large entourage of supporters and party loyalists, signaling growing grassroots backing for his ambition. Addressing supporters shortly after the exercise, the aspirant reaffirmed his resolve to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Lau Constituency, particularly at the grassroots level. He emphasized the need for responsive and people-oriented representation that prioritizes the welfare of constituents. Hon. Kessavo outlined key areas of focus for his legislative agenda, including strengthening access to quality education, promoting human capital development, improving healthcare del...
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POLITICS: Hon. Dubagari Picks PDP Forms, Decries “Weak Representation” in Karim II

By Jako Keke, May 5, 2026. Aspirant for the Karim II State Constituency seat in the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. Sylvia Haji Dubagari, has picked up her Expression of Interest and Nomination forms under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that democracy without a vibrant opposition risks sliding into dictatorship. Dubagari, a law graduate and entrepreneur, made the declaration in a statement addressed to constituents, where she expressed concern over what she described as years of underperformance in representation. According to her, Karim II has suffered from neglect of critical constituency projects, weak legislative oversight, and inadequate empowerment initiatives for youths and women. She also highlighted the struggles faced by farmers, traders, students, and families, noting that their concerns have not received the urgent attention they deserve. “When representation becomes comfortable and unchallenged, democracy begins to resemble dictatorship by d...
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