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The Leadership of the United Methodist Church UMC Southern Conference have frowned at the approval of Same-sex marriage by the United Methodist Church General Assembly recently. The Southern Conference leadership in a press conference in Jalingo said the lifting of the ban on homosexuals at the UMC General Conference held in Charlotte North Carolina was unholy, unethical and unbiblical. Addressing the Journalists at the United Methodist Church UMC Mayo Gwoi Jalingo, the leader of the Church Reverend Philip Micah Dopah remarked that the decision would not see the light of day in the Southern Conference of the United Methodist as they are well grounded in the teaching of the Holy Bible. He said during the General Assembly about ninety-three per cent of the delegates voted in favour of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning or queer, LGBTQ. According to him, measures have been put in place to discuss the ugly incident that is against Nigeria's constitution, a...

Governor Agbu Kefas administration has been rated the best in the history of Taraba State. Special Adviser to Taraba State Governor on Media and Digital Communications Emmanuel Bello stated this in a Chat with Jalingo Times. He said the Governor Dr Agbu Kefas has performed excellent in his first anniversary in office. The Governor's spokesman mentioned achievements recorded in the Education sector where Students tuition fees was slashed by fifty percent in all the State-owned tertiary institutions, declaration of Free and compulsory primary and secondary school Education as unprecedented. Emmanuel Bello further mentioned the giant strides in the Agricultural sector where over two hundred tractors were launched recently to enhance food production as well as procurement of chemicals, fertilizer, seeds and pesticides. According to him,the Kefas's administration has also within its first anniversary embarked on renovation of Health facilities across the state,as the Lissam Hospita...

Jethro Yerga, Jalingo. The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has vowed to clamp down on persons working directly or indirectly to sabotage his efforts toward attaining a total Free education system in Taraba State The governor made this vow during a media parley in Jalingo organized to commemorate his one year in office  He stated that his administration has considered education as a priority, hence the declaration of free education for Primary and Secondary School students and the reduction by half, school fees of higher institutions owned by the state Governor Kefas cautioned saboteurs of the system who have been frustrating students by collecting their money for various reasons to stop forthwith, adding that he would soon launch an investigation in to the system to fish out the sturbon flies who have continue to frustrate his efforts He disclosed that already, his government had prochured about one hundred thousand uniforms, sandals and school bags which would soo...

The Executive Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Council, who also serves as the ALGON Chairman of Taraba State and the National ALGON Welfare Officer, Hon Dr Aminu Jauro Hassan has felicitatedvGovernor Agbu Kefas on his first anniversary in office. Dr Hassan in a statement issued in Jalingo said he takes immense pride in celebrating His Excellency, Dr Agbu Kefas, the Governor of Taraba State, on the occasion of his first anniversary in office. The statement says this milestone marks a significant period of growth, development, and visionary leadership under Dr. Agbu Kefas.  It remarks that his relentless commitment to the prosperity of Taraba State has been evident through his various initiatives and policies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all citizens.  It recalls that over the past year, Governor Kefas has demonstrated exceptional leadership by Promoting Economic Growth and implementing policies that have stimulated local businesses, attracted inve...

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has been applauded for his sterling leadership style. A senior lecturer at Taraba State Polytechnic Suntai Jalingo Campus Department of Computer Science Kamalu Aliyu Babando made the commendation in a statement. The Educationist said the priority given to the education sector by Governor Agbu Kefas is a litmus that he is determined to secure the future of Taraba State. According to the Senior lecturer when citizens are educated, it makes governance easier as they will impact in diverse ways towards nation-building. Kamalu also said the Governor's efforts in the security, Health and infrastructure sector deserve commendation. Another area he mentioned that has given the desired attention is the Agricultural sector, saying this will help to boost food production as well as revenue generation for the farmers and the governments. He congratulated the Governor on his first anniversary and encouraged him to continue with the good work he has started in...

Chairman National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM Taraba State Chapter Comrd Pius Merigi Nathaniel has saluted Governor Agbu Kefas for excellent performance in his first anniversary in office. The Chairman in an interview said the Governor proved that he is set for a serious business in the state. Comrade Pius Merigi Nathaniel commended Governor Agbu Kefas for the award of renovation of Lissam Hospital in Ussa, and the ongoing renovation of Bali and Gassol First Referral Hospitals on his first anniversary. The Chairman who also reeled out other achievements in the Education, Agriculture, Security and Human Development said Tarabans should support him in moving the state forward. While Congratulating the Governor, Comrade Pius reiterated the resolve of the Nurses and Midwives Association to give him the needed support to succeed. He however appealed to the Governor to consider the Implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure CONHESS for Nurses...

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has directed the release of another one billion naira to continue payments of gratuities. This is coming hours to his first year anniversary in office. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Digital Communications Mr Emmanuel Bello.  The statement reveals that the commissioner of finance, Dr Sarah Enoch Adi, said the governor gave the directive as part of his commitment to offsetting all gratuities and pensions backlog. The Finance Commissioner describes his actions as full of passion and zeal to confront the debts. DR Adi says that this was the second time the payments were getting huge funds to settle arrears.  The commissioner noted that the gratuities are being paid most transparently, stressing the need for proper documentation for prompt actions. The Statement recalls that Governor Kefas recently started the payments of gratuity after years of neglect adding that the last time any payments were m...

The Chairman National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM Taraba State chapter Comrade Pius Merigi Nathaniel on behalf of the leadership of the association wish to felicitate with the Executive Governor Dr Agbu Kefas on his first anniversary in office. In a statement, the association also rejoices with Deputy Governor Alh Aminu Abdullahi Alkali, the speaker of Taraba State House of Assembly RT Hon John Kizito Bonzena, the SGS Barr Gebon Timothy Kataps, members of the executive council and all Tarabans on the first anniversary of the present government in the state. The association commended the Initiatives of the state government in the areas of Health, Education, security and Agriculture. It congratulates the Governor for clocking one year in office in good health and sound mind urging him to continue with the good work he has started in shaping the State. The Association reiterate its undiluted support to the Present Government in the state, expressing the h...

Wife of Taraba State Governor Agyin Kefas has Distributed Sanitary pads to Female students of government Day Secondary School, Appawa to mark this year World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The Governor's wife said Menstruation is a healthy and normal process that involves vaginal bleeding every month. She said the distribution of the sanitary pads is to assist the female students used it during their monthly flows. Agyin Agbu kefas urged female students to embrace personal hygiene. In her presentation, the wife of the Majority leader of the Taraba State House of Assembly  Justina Jethro said millions of women in the world menstruate every month, so monthly periods is part of women's life. She said “period-friendly world,” which is the theme of this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day is apt as it will enlighten young females on how to take good care of themselves during their monthly flows. She called on Doctors to actively engage in educating young ladies about menstrual health while the ...

 Taraba State Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas has been applauded for prioritizing the transformation of the College of Nursing Science and Midwifery Jalingo. Provost of the College of Nursing Science and Midwifery Jalingo Esther Gana made the commendation while commenting on the first anniversary of Governor Agbu Kefas in office. Esther Gana said the Governor upon assumption of duties, his first point of visit last year was the College's abandoned projects and award of contract for its renovation. The Provost remarked that the gesture demonstrated that the Governor was passionate about the state of the institution and his desire to ensure that it regained its lost glory to produce qualified nurses and Midwives. According to her, the institution within the first anniversary of the Governor held its first convocation and Matriculation saying the event was memorable. Esther Gana revealed that it was also the present government's effort that led to the accreditation of the College to no...