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The Executive Secretary Taraba State Mass Education Board,Mr Obadiah Andrew Agbu has reiterated the readiness of the board in promoting adult education in the state. Mr Obadiah Andrew Agbu disclosed this in interview with Jalingo Times with our reporter the ES said the Board is committed in ensuring Tarabans have access to quality Education. He revealed that the board in collaboration with Value Chain Development Program has established new centre in Wukari Local Government Area. Mr Obadiah Andrew Agbu added this development is in continuation of its efforts to have enough learning centers for the masses to receive lessons. The Executive Secretary reassured that similar gesture will be extended to other Local Government Areas of the state by the board. He lauded the Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas for prioritizing Education saying this will lead to productive Community. According the Education Secretary this Development is a complimentary effort to the Free Education policy declared by the ...

By Kemuel Keke Moses Jalingo. Journalists have been described as a professionals who engages in journalism which is the activity of gathering, investigation and presentating news and information to the public through various media channels. Doctor Omogbai Omo- Eboh Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN made the description during his presentation at the all inclusive Mass Media Seminar for Journalists organised by Insurance Publication limited held at the Radisson Blu Hotel Ikeja, Lagos State. The resource person who spoke on the theme Transformational Journalism in the Digital Age; Deepening Insurance Awareness through Inclusive Reporting said Journalists play pivotal role in enlightening the mass on the importance of Insuring their property and lives. Dr Omogbai Omo-Eboh said  the roles of Journalists among others include an invisible fourth arm of the Government,producing original content, information source for the public, providing information to influence opinions and E...

The Director Connectional Ministries Southern Conference of United Methodist Church, Reverend Dr. Philip Micah Doppah  the leader of the Church has embarked on annual Districts visitation to all forty Districts of the church. The visit was aimed at supervising the activities of the Districts, Conduct Districts conference and to share fellowship  with Pastors, delegates and members. At Lankaviri, the headquarters of  Eugene Wesley District, the leader of the Church Reverend Dr Philip Micah Doppah said he he was at the district to preside over the  nineteenth session of its District Conference,  to fellowship, see how Pastors and leaders handle God's given assignments among others. He charged members to remain resolute in serving God at all times, reminding them that their primary assignment is to worship God in spirit and in truth. Reverend Doppah enjoined believers to love one another unconditionally noting that  lack of love is an act of unholi...

Taraba State Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas has been presented with a prestigious award of Excellence. Commissioner ministry of Waste Management and Innovation, Honorable Shonzen James Bernard made the presentation on behalf of leadership of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association at Pantisawa, Yorro local government area. He said the award is in recognition of the Governor's efforts in developing the state. Honorable Shonzen pledged the support of the Mumuye nation to the present government in the state to Succeed in executing its human oriented policies and programmes. Responding,the Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas represented by the Deputy Governor Alh. Aminu Abdullahi Alkali appreciated the recognition done him by the mumuye. Former Governor of Taraba State Reverend Jolly Nyame was among those presented with an award at the Santii festival .

Chief of Mumuye Alh. Ado Adamu Mazang said this year's yam is now free for consumption in Mumuye land and beyond. The Royal father stated this during this year's Santii festival organised by his Chiefdom in Pantisawa, Yorro local government area of Taraba State. He said the event holding in October is a customary tradition that gives Right to Mumuye sons and daughters to now eat new yam formally and equally sale some. Ado Adamu Mazang said this unique practice is aimed at promoting unity, oneness and peace as well as thank God for the years bumper harvest. The royal fa ther who publicly ate roasted yam said by this symbol he has approved the consumption of yam as tradition of Mumuye demands  He lauded the Mumuye race for sticking to their forefathers tradition which embroidered unity. Mazang appreciated the Mumuye race playmates the Jenjo and Chamba tribes who graced the event saying this speaks good of Sustenance of love among them.

The need for concerted effort to promote rich cultural heritage of Mumuye race has been stressed. Chairman Central planning committee of the Santii festival, Mr Stephen Nyavo stated this during his address at the event in Pantisawa Yorro local government area. The Chairman said this year's event featured some traditions of the Mumuye race to let the know how Mumuye Celebrate Santii. He revealed that the exhibition of Harvested tubbers of yam for scaling to rate them, display of Kooro,Mantau,Jaavah Sorén traditional dances and, wrestling is to show what the uniqueness of Mumuye culture. Nyavo revealed that the Committee has come up with an idea of purchasing a parcel of land as permanent site for the Celebration of the Event annually and solicited financial assistance from Mumuye sons and daughters as well as well wishers to make it a reality. On his part the Head of Local Government Administration HOLGA Yorro local government area Mr Baba Jibril solicited support for Ya...

Newly elected officials of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN,  Taraba State branch have been inaugurated.  The inauguration ceremony was held at the Taraba State Board of Internal Revenue conference Hall, Jalingo. The officials have Umar Abdullahi Baba as the new chairman.  Others include,  Haziel Bala Vice Chairman, Shedrach Mamman Akyaras Secretary, Deborah Kashibu, Assistant Secretary, Abubakar Muhammed, Treasurer, Ande Gambo Financial Secretary, Malikah Moham Kohli, PRO while Ephraim Tonga and Hajiya Kaltume are to serve as Ex-officio one and two respectively.  Speaking, the chairman Electoral committee, Mr.Toyin Richard commended the peaceful conduct of the election.  He urged the new executives to carried every member along in the discharge of their responsibilities for the development of the Association. In his inaugural speech,  the chairman, Umar Abdullahi Baba  thanked members for having confidence on them and sued for...

Mumuye nation have been encouraged to always promote their culture. Member representing Ardo Kola State Constituency, Honorable Happy Shonruba stated this in an interview with our reporter in Pantisawa Yorro Zing Local during Santii festival. Honorable Shonruba said Mumuye race are blessed with rich cultural heritage that need to be portrait to the world. The Legislator said the Santii festival is one among the many cultural traditions of the Mumuye race and it observation dwells on promoting peace and Unity. Happy Shonruba advocate partnership with Government and corporate organisations to ensure Yam is processed and preserved in the state. He added that so doing will provide job opportunities for the youths and boost the revenue of farmers. The lawmaker lauded the organisers of the Event for ensuring Mumuye are united through this means for a prosperous Society. Some participants interviewed expressed joy for the success of the event they said always bring them together a...

Former Member representing Ussa Constituency at the Taraba State House of Assembly, Honorable Habila Timothy Anderifun has said the Sixty third years independence anniversary is worth Celebration. Honorable Habila Timothy Anderifun in an interview with our reporter said at Sixty three Nigeria has experienced both the good and the bad as a nation. While congratulating Nigerians for being united Habila said they should continue to maintain the tempo. The former lawmaker said though this year's celebration is coming at the Time Nigeria is faced with numerous challenges,but affirmed that it will soon be over as other nations have passed same situations.. He enumerated the challenges faced to include insecurity, surge in the unemployment rate, economic hardships among others. Honorable Habila Anderifun said Nigerians should not loose hope but remain resolute and as well make positive contributions to build a better country. He added that Democratic Governments in the country have make i...

Jalingo Times in its Personality profile came across this great personality. An Academian per excellence who has attained the peak of learning English Language.  Know who this distinguished person is..... Name: Dr. Beavens Ajiduku Ahmadu. 2 Dept of English and Literary Studies, Taraba State University, Jalingo.  Primary Sch: Ebenezer primary sch, Wukari. 4. Secondary Sch: Mbiya Govt Sec Sch, Takum (i)First degree. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. (ii)Masters Degree: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. (III)PhD: (Semantics)University of Calabar, Calabar.  Graduated with an 'A' (Excellent in PhD) in English in university of calabar. (I)Books Written: Essentials of language & commutation skills:An Eclectic Approach. (ii) The Elements of Jukun Grammar: An Introduction. (III) A Conceptual Overview of the history and culture of the Jukun people of Wukari.  Published several journal papers on National and International Journals. Visited: Israel, Turkey, Egypt....

President Students' Union Government SUG Taraba State University Jalingo, Comrade David Bazoka has  asked security operatives to beam its search light on ATC Community to protect lives and property. Comrade David Bazoka in an interview with our reporter lamented the increasing cases of attack on Students by hoodlums  in the University Community, Jalingo. He Confirmed that many students residing at Grace Junior academy area have robbed by hoodlums disposed off the belongings and others wounded. The SUG president said this ugly incident has created fear among Students who can no long to out to study their books for being attacked. Comrade David said Taraba state government and Security operatives should come to the aid of the students by deploying more officers to patrol the community in the night. Bazoka said some of the students who were wounded by the hoodlums are currently receiving treatment at hospital describing the situation as worrisome.

Newly elected officials of Gunduman Lissam  Takum, District Government Day Secondary School,  Old Students Association,GUTGOSA, have been inaugurated. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Badminton Court of Jolly Nyame stadium Jalingo. Those inaugurated are Mr. Nuga Boyiga President, Mr.Saddi Audu Vice President, Engr. Andeyarka Theophilus Secretary General, and Mr.Ukwe  Habu Mijinyawa, Assistant Secretary and Publicity Secretary. Others are Mrs Joyce Jonathan Treasurer, Mrs Waji Hassan Women leader  and Barr. Apwenyang Yamusa Shitta as the Legal Adviser. In his inaugural speech,the president,Mr.Boyiga Nuga sued for unity among members of the Association. Nuga pledged the resolve of the new leadership to initiate policies that will move the Association forward. He asked students who graduated from the school and yet to be Board to join them in the interest of progress.

Newly elected NUJ Taraba State Council Chair takes over from his predecessor. The newly elected  officials  of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Taraba State Council has been asked to support the present government of  Doctor kefas Agbu. Former chairman of the council Comrade David Nyah Stated this while handing over the affairs of the council to the New executives at the Press Center Jalingo. He said that the Kefas government has done much in supporting the NUJ in the State especially during its election. David called for support from members to enable the new  officials of the council succeed. Responding the  new chairman of the State council Comrade Mathew Eliud Jen thanked the out gone chairman for his visionary leadership  saying he will build on his successes.  Mathew Jen said Said   the present Executives will be Base on collaboration and not confrontation.   He called on journalists in the state to support the officials ...

Taraba State Police Command has confirmed electrocution of four persons in Dinyavoh Jalingo. This is contained in a statement by the Command Spokesperson SP Abdullahi Usman. The Statement revealed that the command received an information from a reliable source that a house located in Dinyavoh Jalingo was on fire and men were mobilised to the scene. It adds that on arrival it was discovered that a family of four were found lying down with burns all over their bodies suspected to be electrocution. It reveals that the victims identified as Mr Remond Ofonbuk 44, Mrs Mfonobong Remond,Heave Remond 15,and First Remond 13yrs were the victims. The statement stated that preliminary findings showed that Yola Electricity Distribution Company brought light and the transformer of the blows as a result many houses within the neighborhood experienced high electric voltage that led to fire outbreak which inflicted burns on the victims. The read' However, Detectives evacuated the victims to the Fede...

Alingora residents were thrown in to confusion following the invasion of the Community and subsequent kidnapped of Community leader and others. The District Head of Malam Alingora in the Ardo Kola local government area Bello Alingora and eight others have been abducted. It was gathered that the armed bandits who were in their numbers stormed the village and operated for hours unchallenged. A resident of the area, Buba Malam Alingora told our reporter on the telephone that the attackers arrived at the village around nine in the evening and spent about six hours operating. He further explained that the whereabouts of the victims are still unknown and the abductors have not contacted their families the situation he said has thrown them into fear. Similarly, another eleven persons were abducted in Jauro Bakari village of Lau local government area in the early hours of Monday. An eyewitness who confirmed the attack said the bandits were in significant numbers. When contacted, the state Poli...

YOWICAN Chairman Taraba State Chapter Evangelist Ephesians tasks Youth to be peace vanguard. Chairman Youths Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria,YOWICAN Taraba State Chapter, Evangelist Ephesians Jesse has urged Nigerians to always promote peace for the development of the country. Evangelist Ephesians Jesse stated this in an interview with our reporter while commenting on sixty three year anniversary of Nigeria. The Youth Chairman said this year's celebration is coming at the Time when Nigeria is facing numerous challenges that can be be surmounted through collaborative effort. He urged youths who are the backbone of the society to always make positive contribution towards restoring the lost glory of the country.  He lauded the giant strides of Taraba State Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas in transforming the state through his good policies and programmes. On the Tribunal verdict affirming Governor Agbu Kefas, Ephesians Jessey canvases support for the Governor to Su...