Jalingo Times.

A Taraba State Born, Mr Jinkam Bulus Ifraimu Two times African badminton champion is a plus one. Jinkam Ifraimu Bulus was born in Numan Local Governmentent Area of the Defunct Gongola State now  Adamawa state. He attended his Primary School at Staff Primary School College of Education, Jalingo where he obtained his first leaving school certificate in 1999. He proceeded to Government Day Secondary School Nukkai, Jalingo for his Secondary Education. He later proceeded to the Citizens and Leadership Training Center Jos, Plateau State in the year 2005. Jinkam being a lover of sports and games gained admission into the Taraba State College of Education, Jalingo to study Physical and health education. He obtained a National Certificate in Education in the year 2009 upon completion of the program. He further proceeded to the University of Maiduguri, Borno State where he bagged a BSc in Physical and health education in the year 2015.   Sport Career Jinkam Ifraimu Bulus began his ...

Parents and guardians in Taraba State have been commended for enrolling their children on Public schools. Commissioner Ministry of Social Justice and Reinterpretation  Hon Dr Filister Irarimam Musa made the commendation in an interview with our reporter in her office in Jalingo. The Commissioner said the action of the parents and guardians demonstrated their love for the education of their children. According to her, following the implementation of the Free Education policy in Taraba State, several pupils and Students in public schools soar higher. Dr Filister Musa said the policy would take many children of school age off the streets in the state, making the future of Taraba bright. Filister Musa remarked that the action of the governor to slash the tuition fees for students at the tertiary institutions, such as colleges, polytechnic and  State University is a clear demonstration of justice to all seeking education. She added that people with special needs especially Schools ...

The Honorable Commissioner of  Taraba State Ministry of Social Justice and Re-integration, Dr. Filister Irarimam Musa PhD, and the National Association of Ussa Students Union have Supported Governor Kefas's Free Education Policy by distributing Learning Materials to pupils and Students. This is part of a move to bolster Governor Kefas's flagship of the free education policy. The Honourable Commissioner of Social Justice and Re-integration, Dr. Filister Irarimam Musa, partnered with the National Association of Ussa Students Union, under the leadership of Comr. Yakubu Andebutop Godson to Distribute learning materials across public schools in Ussa Local Government Area (LGA). The initiative aims to provide students with the necessary tools to succeed in their academic pursuits, aligning with Governor Kefas's vision of ensuring equal access to quality education for all. The learning materials distributed include notebooks, pens, pencils, and ...

The Commissioner Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Hon Joseph Joshua says the Taraba State Government is committed to using sports to promote unity. The Commissioner stated this while addressing the press as the world commemorates the Olympics Day Run also Known as the Olympic Day. He remarked that Day is set aside to encourage people to engage in exercise for their health benefit. According to him, this year's theme 'Unity in Diversity Through Sports' is apt as Sports are widely accepted as a unifying factor in society. Hon Joseph urged the people of the state to create time to engage in a five-kilometer run as part of the commemoration. He revealed that the Ministry slated Saturday Twenty-ninth of June to commemorate the World Olympic Day Run to kickstart from the Mile Six Jalingo roundabout and be terminated at the Jolly Nyame Stadium by seven o'clock in the morning. The Number Sportsman in Taraba State urged Tarabans particularly Jalingo resident...

An educational training workshop for members of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical, and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE has been held in Jalingo. The educational workshop with the theme,' Building AUPCTRE members' consciousness for policy engagement 'had in attendance members of the union across the Northeast zone of the country. Speaking during the workshop, the Taraba state Head of civil service Paul Maigida Tino commended the AUPCTRE for organizing the work. The Head of service who was represented by the Director Establishment, Naomi Aman urged participants to make good use of the knowledge gained during the workshop for efficiency at work. In his remarks, the Zonal chairperson of AUPCTRE, Garba Dogo Sheegay said the objective of the workshop is to educate workers on the need for effective performance. Earlier in her address, the Taraba state chairperson of AUPCTRE  Comrade Mary Francis  Mandal stressed the need for government ...

Fellowship of Christian Students writes Christian clergymen letter to sensitize members on consumption of Illicit substance and alcohol. LETTER OF APPEAL TO PASTORS. Sir,  There is a dangerous weapon the enemy is using to destroy people in this generation which usually affects their productivity and sometimes leads to complications resulting in death, which is Drugs/Substance Abuse & Alcohol. Considering the negative impact 26th June yearly is set aside as UN Day against Drugs/Substance Abuse & Illegal Trafficking. The Theme for 2024 is The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention. As FCS we usually take advantage of that Day to carry out intervention Campaigns among students to help mitigate the impact of this monster. We write to appeal that you join us in this Campaign this year by doing all or any of the following: Spare 3 to 5 minutes the next Sunday to talk about this with your members. Note this affects not only the youth. Delegate Elders, where possible people who ar...

Jethro Yerga, Jalingo. The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Taraba State Council, has applauded the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas over the appointment of Mr Justin Tyopuusu, a correspondent of the PUNCH newspaper and Mrs Janeth Audu Nyajo of the Daily Independent who are among the 61 persons that formed the second batch of mass appointments rolled out by Governor Kefas Governor Agbu Kefas announced the appointments of the two erudite journalists and the other personalities through a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the State, Gebon Timothy Kataps, and issued to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yusuf Sanda The NUJ, Taraba State Council, has noted that the appointment of the two erudite journalists is a laudable step towards building a formidable relationship with the press to attain greater heights for the good of the people of the state. The chairman of the council, Comrade Mathew Eliud Jen who stated this in a press sta...

Leaders of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives,      NANNM at unit Branches in Taraba State have asked to work towards the progress of the association. This formed the central message of the two-day stepdown Induction training for State Executive Council SEC members at the Nurse's House Jalingo. Delivering a paper on the History of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives NANNM, the National Auditor-one, Comrd David Nanushi Tsokwa said leaders should strive to know the history of the association and its journey so far. Tsokwa remarked that as leaders they all have critical roles to play by contributing positively during their period in office. He warned that they should shun all forms of segregation among them just as contained in their professional ethics of operations. Nanushi Tsokwa reminded them of the roles played by some former leaders of the association such as Adelami Moses Olabode, Yahaya Aji and Kade Oyedepo whose efforts led t...