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Artimas Ezra, Communication and ICT officer. Taraba L-PRES. The Vice Chancellor, Taraba State University, (TSU) Professor Paul Sunday Bako, said the Institution is ready to partner with the World Bank, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (LPRES). Prof. Bako  disclosed this, when the National Project Coordinator (NPC) of the Livestock productivity And Resilience Support Project, (L-PRES) Mr. Sanusi Abubakar, led the team of National Specialists from the L-PRES National Coordination Office (NCO) to him in Jalingo, the Taraba State Capital, recently. The VC said integration for the livestock farming system, has been his vision for quite a long time, adding that it's what he intended to bequeath to the institution as his legacy before he quit the academy environment in the next few years. Noting that the visit of the L-PRES was like a wake-up call to him to swim into action.   Prof. Paul Bako averted that he ...

Taraba state government has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting against human trafficking in the state. The commissioner for Social Justice and reintegration, Doctor Filister Irarimam Musa, reiterated this in an awareness campaign at the Jalingo Main Motor Park, in commemoration of this world against Trafficking in Persons. The Commissioner in her address, emphasized that trafficking in persons is a gross violation of human rights that dehumanizes the victims and destroys their future and that of society. The Commissioner added that the campaign is a global fight against the trafficking of persons, also pledging the unwavering determination of the Agbu Kefas-led administration in combating the menace, through law enforcement, awareness creation and victim-centred intervention. Represented, by the Commissioner Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs Mary Sinjen, underscored the commitment of the ministry to bringing an end to the evil practice of trafficking persons. ...

The Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Taraba State Command ,Adamu Salihu has called on personnel of the NSCDC to show utmost professionalism in their conduct during the planned nationwide protests scheduled to commence tomorrow Thursday 1st July 2024. The call is contained in a press statement signed by the Command's Spokesman,SC Iliya Samaila issued to Jalingo Times.    The statement revealed that the Commandant made the call during a  high powered meeting involving all Heads of Department, Unit Heads, Area Commanders and  Divisional Officers held at the NSCDC Command Headquarters Jalingo to perfect plans on security coverage during the protest.    The statement added that during the meeting ,the Commandant told all the heads of formations and tactical units to ensure synergy with sister security agencies in order to forestall possible outbreak of violence.     The Commandant said the most important mandate of the NS...

Members of the Taraba State University Jalingo Alumni Association have been cautioned not to join the planned protest on August 1. This is contained in a press statement signed and issued by the President of Taraba State University Alumni Association, Comr. Mark Yusuf Winnie(Macsolo) to Jalingo Times Newspaper. The Association says it shared in the hardship Nigerians are facing day by day due to the harsh economy and some unfriendly policies of the federal government resulting in a high cost of living in the country. The Association while acknowledging that protest is a fundamental human right enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria but cautioned that hoodlums could hijack or take advantage of the moment to destroy public property adding that there is room for dialogue. The Statement says President Bola Tinubu also deserve accolades for Local Government Autonomy among other youth-friendly policies he has introduced. The Association said that althoug...

The Former Governor of Taraba State Reverend Jolly Nyame has warned the people of the Yorro Community not to join the Planned National protest. The former Governor made the call during a press briefing at the Catholic Pastoral Centre Mile Six Jalingo. Jolly Nyame said the planned Protest was not for the good of Nigeria urging the people not to join but he asked the government to provide means of making life bearable for the masses. According to him, the protest can only worsen the situation and endanger the lives of thousands of people. While admitting that there are glaring shortages of all the basic things people need for survival, such as food, education, and healthcare facilities said the language employed by the planners of the Protest was threatening, divisive, and aimed at removing a democratically elected Government. Nyame said that given certain policies and long-standing national issues, the government should take the blame for some of the problems affecting the n...

Executive Director Safe Environment and Community Health Initiative Comr Nashuka Fidelis has advocated the abolishment of social norms that perpetuate Gender-Based Violence, GBV in Taraba State. Nashuka Fidelis made the advocacy during a sensitization program for traditional and religious leaders on the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria at Baissa, Kurmi Local government area. The Resource person explained that due to respect people accord social norms in the society and failure to change them it has continued to encourage Gender Based Violence GBV the trend he described as detrimental to the progress of the State. Nashuka Fidelis who doubled as the President Association of NGOs and Coalition of CSOS in Taraba State said there is need for campaign and awareness for the people particularly those that are at the remote villages to let go norms that are not beneficial to the society. Nashuka revealed that due to the increasing cases of violation of human...

Taraba State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has elected new officials to pilot the affairs of the Association for the next three years. The new officials include Sani Suleiman, Chairman, Nahum Sule,Financial Secretary and Charles Akpeji,Secretary. Others are Ruth Rimamsikwe,Treasurer,Jude Gandu,Vice Chairman and Mansura Sadiq Moyoyo,Welfare Officer. Inaugurating the officials,the SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin, represented by the Vice President, North East  Zone,Ahmed Amshi, charged the newly elected officials to justify the confidence reposed in them and work assiduously towards promoting sports in the State. Earlier, the out gone chairman of the Association, Joachim Dangana Bandawa highlighted series of achievements recorded during his stewardship which include Award Night and establishment of cordial relationship with sister unions such the NUJ among others. Various SWAN veterans from within and outside the state such as the former National D...

The Christ Glorious Army Church Mile Six today observed Cultural Sunday as members Praise God in the various local dialects. In a sermon, the Resident pastor of Christ Glorious Army Church Mile Six Jalingo Mark Tikwe urged Christians to be united to succeed in winning more souls to the Kingdom of God. Pastor Mark Tikwe said while delivering a sermon during a Sunday service marking Cultural Day. The preacher tagged the sermon ' Understanding the Power of Unity ' and said when people unite they tend to achieve tangible results in all they desires to do. Pastor Tikwe remarked that what Unite the Church is far Greater than what will separate them. He enumerated benefits of unity to include, progress and development, manifest the powers of God,peace and abundant blessings. Pastor Mark Tikwe said the Cultural Sunday service is being observed to remind members that despite their tribal differences,the Christ has united them to receive His salvation....

People of Kurmi Local government area has been asked to support the course of ending Gender Based Violence GBV in the area. The Chairperson Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, WOWICAN Taraba State Chapter Deaconess Mercy Sambo made the call during a sensitization program for traditional and religious leaders on the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls in Nigeria at the Council Hall in Baissa. The Chairperson said the WOWICAN in collaboration with the United Nations UN Women deemed it fit to organise the sensitization as Kurmi in recent statistics was ranked second in GBV. Mercy Sambo explained that the recent statistics are a negation to the Taraba State hence the need for sensitization to chat out ways of addressing the ugly trend. Speaking to the Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council Moses Maihankali expressed worry about the ranking of Kurmi Local Government area as second in the perpetuation of GBV and reiterated hi...

Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council Hon Moses Maihankali has been presented with a merit Award for supporting the educational sector. The management of Smith Comprehensive Secondary School, Baissa made the presentation yesterday during its graduation, speech, prize and award-giving Day in Baissa the Administrative headquarters of Kurmi Local government area. While Presenting the Award the President of the Christian Reformed Church, CRC-N Reverend Dr Jirapye Isaiah Magaji who was represented lauded the contribution of the Council's Boss for supporting the educational sector in the area. While Congratulating the Celebrant, Reverend Dr Jirapye Isaiah Magaji urged him not to relent in doing more to ensure the people of Kurmi Local government area particularly the youths have access to quality education. Speaking, the Chairman of Kurmi Local Government Council Hon Moses Maihankali described education as the bedrock of development and progress. He Lauded th...

The Managing Director of Taraba State Water and Sewerage Corporation TAWASCO, Engineer  Buba Musa Siam says contractors are working hard to complete the five Million litres multi-purpose water reservoir in Jalingo. The MD gave the assurance while speaking in an interview with our reporter in Jalingo. Engineer Buba Siam maintained that the contractors are putting more effort into ensuring that they complete the water project before the August dateline given to them by Governor Agbu Kefas elapses. He explained that the water reservoir project is at the stage of installation of mechanical and electrical equipment such as water pumps and meters among others. Siam expressed hope that if completed the water reservoir will improve water supply to customers within the Jalingo metropolis. The MD commended the commitment of the contractor handling the Water Project to the quality job which was described as the best. It could be recalled that the five million litre water reservoir...

Taraba State Commissioner Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development Hon Mary Sinjen has visited a teenager accused of stealing N5000 and was tortured by her guardians in the state. The delegation  led by the Honorable Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development, Mrs Mary Sinjen, had Taraba State Commissioner of Police, CP David Iloyanomon in attendance. Mrs Sinjen  during the visit,condemned the heinous act and assured the family that the perpetrators would be brought to book, emphasizing that such cruelty would not be tolerated.  The Commissioner encouraged Bridget's father to take advantage of the free education policy introduced by Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas to enrol his other children into school instead of relying on others for sponsorship. In his part the Taraba State Commissioner of Police, CP David Iloyanomon pledged to advocate for victims of similar atrocities in the state and called on people of the State to report any form ...