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By Jako Keke, August 16, 2026  The Danji SS Media Team has congratulated the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the recently concluded governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong reminder that political power ultimately resides with the people. In a political analysis issued on Sunday, the team said Adeleke’s victory, despite the involvement and support of prominent political figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC), demonstrated that voters remain the decisive force in determining who governs them through the ballot box. The team said the outcome holds a significant lesson for Taraba State ahead of the 2027 governorship election, warning political parties against assuming that control of the Federal Government automatically translates into electoral victory at the state level. According to the group, electoral success is secured through the confidence, trust and support of the electorate, rather than the influence ...

By Jako Keke, August 16, 2026 The Accord Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Taraba State, Professor Jerome Nyameh, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the just-concluded governorship election. Nyameh, in a congratulatory message, described Adeleke’s victory as a triumph for the electorate and a validation of the power of the people to determine their political leadership through the ballot. “Ademola Adeleke won, Accord won,” Nyameh declared, congratulating the Osun State governor on his electoral victory. The Accord chieftain also commended the people of Osun State for making their choice at the polls, saying their votes had spoken clearly. He particularly thanked supporters of the Accord Party and its candidate for what he described as their steadfastness in defending their votes despite alleged intimidation, pressure and political manoeuvring during the electoral process. According to Nyameh, the outcome of the election demonstrat...

By Jako Keke,  August 16, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing the victory as a strong indication that democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said he had earlier called Governor Adeleke to congratulate him on his electoral victory. The President said the outcome of the election demonstrated the confidence the people of Osun State had placed in Adeleke and urged the governor to use his renewed mandate to unite the people and pursue the development of the state. “I wish him great success as he prepares to lead the state for the next four years,” Tinubu said. He urged Adeleke to reach out to all residents of Osun State, irrespective of their political affiliations or choices during the election, and rally them towards growth, stability and socio-economic progress. “Now th...

By Jako Keke,  August 16, 2026. The Special Adviser to the Taraba State Governor on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has urged Christians and residents of the state to remain steadfast in faith, prayer and hope, particularly in times of difficulty. Fr. Muke gave the charge in his message to the faithful on Sunday, August 16, 2026, reflecting on the Gospel reading from Matthew 15:21–28, which recounts the story of the Canaanite woman who persistently sought healing for her daughter from Jesus Christ. According to him, the biblical account demonstrates the power of unwavering faith and persistence in seeking God's intervention, even when answers appear delayed or circumstances seem discouraging. He noted that the Canaanite woman's determination to continue pleading with Jesus despite the obstacles ultimately led to the healing of her daughter, describing the account as a powerful reminder that genuine faith requires patience, trust an...

By Jako Keke, August 15, 2026. A Special Adviser to Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, on Community Engagement, Hon. Sunday Yusuf Tonga, Esq., has commended the leadership and peace-building training held in Jaji, Kaduna State, describing it as a valuable investment in strengthening the capacity of stakeholders to provide effective leadership and promote peace. Tonga, who spoke in an interview after the five-day intensive training, said the programme had exposed participants to practical knowledge and critical skills required to discharge their leadership responsibilities more effectively. According to him, the training provided participants with deeper insights into the principles of leadership, conflict prevention, peace-building and effective stakeholder engagement, which he said were essential for sustainable development in Taraba State. He noted that effective leadership goes beyond occupying public positions, stressing the need for leaders and other stakeholders to...

By Jalingo Times Correspondent, August  15, 2026. The Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Council, Hon. Bako Benjamin, has completed an intensive Leadership and Peace Support Programme at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre, Jaji, Kaduna State. The week-long training, sponsored by the Taraba State Government under the leadership of Governor Agbu Kefas, brought together local government council chairmen, members of the Taraba State House of Assembly, senior political appointees and other key government officials. The programme focused on strengthening leadership capacity and equipping participants with practical strategies for conflict prevention, peacebuilding, security management and sustainable development. Participants described the training as more than an academic exercise, saying it provided a platform for leaders to brainstorm on contemporary approaches to peacebuilding, drawing on the expertise of renowne...

By Jako Keke,  August 15, 2026. A Senior Lecturer at the Taraba State Polytechnic, Suntai, Jalingo Campus, Mr Kamalu Aliyu Babando, has commended the efforts of the Taraba State Government under Governor Agbu Kefas to protect the future of youths in the state. Babando, who made the commendation in an interview, particularly applauded the constitution of the Government Council on Drug Control and Social Renewal, describing the initiative as a significant step towards tackling the growing menace of drug and substance abuse among young people. He expressed concern over the alarming rate at which youths are engaging in drug and substance abuse, stressing that the trend poses a serious threat to their future and the overall development of the state. According to him, the situation requires concerted efforts from the government, parents, educational institutions, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to effectively address the m...

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 ...