Jalingo Times.

As water scarcity bites harder in Jalingo the Taraba State Capital, Taraba State Water and Sewerage Corporation says it will supply water to its customers today. Managing Director Taraba State Water and Sewerage Corporation Buba Musa Siam hinted to our reporter while commenting on the corporation's efforts to meet the Water needs of the masses in Jalingo. He remarked that its services were held as a result of a power outage following the vandalisation of the Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN mast on the Jos-Bauch axis. Buba Musa Siam said the corporation has resorted to using its generator to ensure supply, adding that though it is for many days as the cost of diesel is high. The Managing Director appreciated the prompt response of the Governor in ensuring that water is supplied to the customers to address the water challenge. He urged the public to report any case of a pipe burst as the corporation now has an emergency team to address such cases. TSBS findings indica...

By Keke Jako President Students' Union Government, SUG Taraba State University Jalingo Cormd David Bazoka has urged fresh graduates of the institution to be good ambassadors. David Bazoka made a call while congratulating the Twenty twenty-three graduates on their sign-out ceremony yesterday at the school premises in Jalingo. The SUG president remarked that they have drilled in academic activities leading to their final Examinations and subsequent sign-out. Comrade Bazoka expressed the hope that the University has passed through them and that they should always represent the image of the institution in a good light. He appreciated the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, lecturers and management staff of the institution for being supportive towards the success of Students' Academic pursuits in the institution. David commended the graduates for conducting themselves peacefully during the sign-out ceremony yesterday as directed by the managem...

Chairman Wukari Local Government Council, Honourable Dauda Agbu Samaila has flagged up an end-of-the-month sanitation exercise in the area. The exercise which will be conducted on the last Saturday of each month began yesterday Saturday the 27th of April, 2024. The council boss said the main objective is to ensure that the Wukari metropolis is kept clean all the time. He added that this is also to compliment the already introduced sanitation exercise by His Excellency, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas where hundreds of women have been engaged to sweep the town daily. The chairman remarked that the duration of the exercise is 7 AM to 10 AM every last Saturday of the month. Agbu enjoined the general public to turn up en mass and participate in this noble cause of ensuring that we live in a clean environment. The Chairman appreciated those who found out time to witness the flagging of the exercise in Wukari.  During the sanitation civil society organizations which comprises...

By Keke Jako Member Representing Nguroje Constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, Honorable Dcn Nelson C Len has donated solar-powered touch lights to students from his Constituency studying at Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola Adamawa State. According to the legislator, the response followed a letter of assistance soliciting support for students from Nguroje Constituency by the President Nguroje Constituency Students Association Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola Adamawa State Chapter Comrd Kabir Hamisu Nguroje. In the letter, the students said they were in dire need of touch lights as the vandalisation of the Transmission Company of Nigeria drew Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba States into a total blackout at the time they were preparing for examinations. Dcn Nelson C Len who is Chairman House Committee on Information donated the Solar-powered touch lights to all students from his Constituency demonstrating his passion for humani...

Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers NUT Taraba State Chapter has bagged an award of excellence. The award presentation of icon of human development was performed by the National Coordinator coalition of Civil Society Group at the Chairman's office in Jalingo. Speaking the Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers,NUT Taraba State Chapter Nathan Solomon lauded the education drive of Governor Agbu Kefas in the state. According to him,the Governor has continued to demonstrate his passion in ensuring Tarabans have access to quality education. He appreciated the group for the recognition done him and pledged to continue to do more in promoting progress in the education sector in Taraba State. "I wished to dedicate this award to Governor Agbu Kefas who is doing all it takes to ensure Tarabans have access to quality education "he said. He said the award is a morale booster and promised not relent in ensuring that he touch more lives in the state. Earlier ,the National  Coordinator ...

Unpaid Taraba Sweepers stage protest call on Gov Agbu Kefas to wave into their plights. Some members of operation Keep Taraba clean yesterday stage a protest calling on authorities concern to pay them their entitlements. The protesters who were carrying placards with different inscriptions such 'Pay us our allowance',' SGS Must Go' 'We were only paid one month' 'We worked for it give us' among others. A source who spoke with Jalingo Times and preferred not to named said they their protest followed what he described as injustice in the payment of their allowances. The source said though Governor Agbu Kefas had approved money for the payment of their outstanding four months allowances,but some of the sweepers got one,two months payment while others were not paid at All. The source added that after several complaints to the State Coordinator of the program and his consistent responses that he has been trying all he could to to ensure they get paid,they de...

The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is a key decision-making body that plays a crucial role in shaping the church's doctrine, policies, and social principles.  Think of it as the highest legislative body, akin to a parliament or congress, where representatives from United Methodist congregations around the world gather every four years. The leader of the Southern Conference of the United Methodist Church, UMC Reverend Dr Philip Doppah is at the USA to attend the General Conference representing the United Methodist Church,UMC Southern Conference at Charlotte,USA. These representatives, called delegates, are both clergy and lay members. They worship together, join in discussions, and vote on various matters through a legislative process. Matters up for consideration can include changes to church law, adoption of new social principles, and resolutions on current moral, social, public policy, and economic issues.  The conference is a forum...

By Rejoice Usein Yaro, Jalingo. Asogya Wunuji Manasseh, from Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State has completed an attempt to break Guinness World Record for the longest reading aloud marathon. The celebrant  a Master Degree Holder in Cytology and Plant Breeding,  began the one hundred and sixty hours reading aloud attempt on Monday, April fifteenth and ended today in the morning at the Wukari Divisional library, Wukari, Taraba State.   Speaking with our reporter , the Public Relations Officer, PRO for the Read-A- Thon organisers, Javan Matsai, expressed excitement that Asogya was able to complete the marathon reading and commended him for his efforts.  He also extended gratitude to stakeholders and well wishers for their support throughout the read-a-thon.  The PRO revealed that the current record holder read for one hundred and twenty hours adding that evidence and witnesses during this attempt will be sent and reviewed by Guinness bef...

Taraba state governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has congratulated the winner of the just concluded Readathon contest, Asogha Wunuji. The congratulatory message is contained in a press statement by the Special to the Governor on Media and Digital Communications,Mr Emmanuel Bello. According to the statement Dr Kefas described the feat as a testament to the strength of willpower. It adds that the governor, who had earlier met Wunuji at the Government Lodge, Wukari, said he knew the competitor would make it.   It further adds that Dr Agbu Kefas said, he saw the determination in his eyes and knew instinctively that he has what it takes to go for it." The Governor,Dr Kefas noted that Wunuji's victory should serve as a source of encouragement to young people that they can achieve anything they set their mind on. He urged young people to always support each other as a victory for one belongs to all of them. The Governor emphasised the need for teamwork as Wunuji's friends did at...

Taraba State Farmers have been assured of timely distribution of tractors purchased by Governor Agbu Kefas. Commissioner ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Professor Nicholas Namessan Oliver gave the assurance in an interface with newsmen at the Taraba State Transport Corporation, TSTC Workshop in Jalingo. He said the distribution of the tractors would be made in line with Governor Agbu Kefas template by ensuring that all farmers are carried along. Professor Nicholas Namessan Oliver opined that two hundred big tractors and seven hundred and fifty mini tractors are expected in the state. The Commissioner, enumerated accessories already procured by the Taraba State Government to include,threshers,mower,plough,harvesters and others. He maintained that the farm mechanization policy of Governor Agbu Kefas would no doubt reduce labour and ensure timelines in farming. On his part,Director Engineering Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security ,Hiridus Richard Jen stated tha...

Birthday anniversary Felicitations message. The management of Jalingo Times newspaper wish to rejoice with the Speaker Taraba State House of Assembly,RT Hon John Kizito Bonzena on his birthday anniversary. Hon Speaker,we recognize your commitment to ensure the legislative arm and the Judiciary and Executive arms work in cordial to build a better Taraba State. As you celebrate your birthday anniversary we wish you good health and wisdom to add more values to lives in Taraba State. May you continue to lead the legislators in the Taraba State House of Assembly aright to support the workaholic Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas to succeed. E-signed Keke K Moses CEO/publisher of Jalingo Times newspaper.

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas saluted for restoring Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural Festival Ibi. The Commissioner Petroleum Taskforce Committee: Association of Nigerian Refinery Petroleum Marketers Taraba State Chapter, Honorable Boaz Ishaku lauds Governor Agbu Kefas for reviving the Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural Festival in Ibi, Ibi LGA, Taraba State. Hon. Boaz in a statement describes the effort of Governor Agbu Kefas as unprecedented. He noted with sense of honor that the rekindling of the festival shows the love and respect the Governor has for the people, traditions and cultural heritage. According to him, the Nwonyo Fishing and Cultural Festival is one among the Nature's Gift to the Nation that Taraba State is showcasing to the world. Hon. Boaz while reeling out the significance of the festival enjoined people of the state, particularly those from Ibi to use the event to promote peace, harmony and unity among the diverse ethnic groups of area. He also observes that the event on...

A stamina Fisherman, Hudu Yakuba has emerged winner of Nwonyo fishing competition. Nuhu who outsmart other fishermen that participated at the Fishing competition went home with a brand new car. The fish he caught at lake Nwonyo village in Ibi local government area of Taraba State was weighed one hundred and seventy Kilograms (170kgms). The brand new car keys were presented to him (Nuhu) by the Chairman of the Planning committee an Eldeslrstateman General TY Danjuma at the admiration of the Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas at the venue of the festival. The second runner up at fishing competition caught a fish weighed one hundred and fifty (150kgms) while the third position went to a Fisherman whose fish was weighed one hundred and twenty Kilograms (120kgms). Dignitaries and tourists at the event were in awe sighting the biggest fish caught at lake Nwonyo in Ibi . The Nwonyo fishing and Cultural festival is being observed after it was abondaned for about fourteen years in Taraba State. ©Jaling...