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By Terna Chikpa, Jalingo The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Taraba state chapter, on Tuesday commenced the sale of climate change, save 80 clean cooking stove. Hajiya Laraba Amina Abdul (WAMBAI), the state chairperson of the association noted during the flagging off ceremony in Jalingo that the Save 80, cooking stove initiative was to reduce the effects of climate change brought about by pollutions from human and industrial activities and deforestation. She disclosed that the initiative was a partnership of AFAN's National Headquarters with ATMOSFAIR CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY LTD, to reduce the effects of climate change.  "In seeking collaboration with investors, the AFAN National Headquarters Abuja, went into partnership with ATMOSFAIR CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY LTD, Headquarters in Kano to release this brand of cooking stove called, Save 80, to reduce the effects of climate change brought about by pollutions from human and industrial ...

Following recent redeployments within the Corps, Commandant Anthony Bala Bitrus has today taken over the reigns of leadership of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Taraba State Command from Commandant Adamu Salihu who was at the helm of affairs in the Command since May 2023. This is contained in a press statement signed by the Command's Spokesman SC Iliya Samaila and issued to Jalingo Times.    Speaking at the handover ceremony held at the State Command Headquarters Mile six Jalingo, the outgoing Commandant, Adamu Salihu thanked the Commandant General Ahmed Abubakar Audi Mni OFR for the opportunity given to him to serve as the State Commandant NSCDC Taraba State Command, a privilege that only a few Commandants have enjoyed in the Corps.  Commandant Adamu thanked the officers and men of the Command for their support, loyalty and cooperation during his reign.  He urged that the same gesture be extended to the new Commandant.    Commandant Adamu then pro...

Pastor Mark Tikwe of Christ Glorious Army Church Mile Six Jalingo has urged Christians not to give up no matter the life challenges.  This was the central message while delivering a Sunday sermon to the congregation today. Pastor who read Revelations chapter 12, Judges chapter 6 reminded Christians that God is aware of all their Challenges and will deliver them from it. He said Christians can overcome all life challenges if they stick to their Faith to God. The Preacher told believers that those who faithful in their services to God will always excel in their lives endeavours. Pastor Mark Tikwe said life Challenges are bound to come their ways but it can only be overcome by those who remain steadfast, faithful and dedicated to serving God. The Clergy who tagged the message 'Hindrances to Being an Over-comer' identified fears,low self esteem and being disobedient to God can stop one from overcoming obstacles. Pastor Tikwe encouraged believers not to give up but to r...

Adamawa state monthly Environmental Sanitation Committee has visited Fufore Local Government to monitor the level of compliance in the area for the October mont exercise.  The delegation led by the commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Alhaji Sadiq Wali on behalf of the Chairperson of the exercise, Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta, consisted of three other Commissioners, directors and some staff of the host ministry who went round for an on the spot assessment.  Speaking during the exercise, Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Barrister Afraimu Jingi explained that the sanitation exercise is key to healthy and peaceful environment.  He encouraged residents to continue to ensure cleanliness and avoid breaching government order in that regards. Barrister Jingi pointed out that government will continue, unabated, with the exercise untill the state attain healthy environmental status. Also in an interview, the Commissioner for Env...

The Adamawa state Hikers Group weekend dolled out a cash donation to sixty five patients at the Specialist Hospital Yola. This is the second phase of the outreach of which similar exercise was carried out last year. Speaking in an interview to newsmen, the Adamawa state Chief Hiker Mr. Lazarus Daniel explained that the gesture was out of human feelings. According to him, a lot of people need help especially the sick hence the decision to give the five thousand naira cash donation each to the beneficiaries. Mr. Daniel who said the humanitarian gesture is done once a year by the group urged those interested to feel free and join. He pointed out that for now the group does not assess assistance from any body or group adding that members contribute among themselves to reach out to the needies.  The Chief Hiker encouraged members to be resilient and continue to commit to the course of the group and humanity in general. In their separate remarks, the Prince and Princess of Ad...

Taraba State House of Assembly Joint Committee on Science and Technology, Cooperative and Poverty Alleviation has held a Public Hearing in respect of the Bio Entrepreneurship Innovation and Solutions Agency Establishment Bill.  The public hearing was aimed at gathering public opinions from the stakeholders to further strengthen the passage of the Bill and establishment of the agency. Addressing the stakeholders present, the Chairman of the committee Hon Joshua Urenyang Rikupki said the Bill is not only timely but will enhance the growth of industries, boost food production and provide job opportunities for the youths and called on the stakeholders to make inputs that would facilitate the passage of the Bill. Joshua Rikupki who appreciated the stakeholders for their presence at the public hearing, assured them that their contributions will be considered.            Briefing the Committee on the importance of the Bill, A resources person, Agbu Josiah sa...

The Taraba State House of Committee on Education recently embarked on an Oversight function to the Ministry and some Agencies under it. The visit was to afford the Committee first-hand information on the budget implementation level of the Ministry of Education and other Parastatals. Addressing the management and staff of the ministry, the Committee Chairman,Hon Angye Josiah Yaro said the purpose of the visit is to assess the budget performance of the ministry and Parastatals under it, to ensure that the money allotted them is judiciously put into use for the purposes intended and also to inspect capital projects executed by them. The Chairman House Committee on Education commended the ministry for the achievements recorded so far but however noted that there were discrepancies with the reports presented to them which they have asked the ministry to amend.             Earlier, the Permanent Secretary Alh Idris Goje who represented the Commissioner, Doctor ...

Taraba State Geographic Information Service TAGIS has commenced capacity training for workers efficiency. The training which is ongoing at TAGIS ICT Department Taraba State Agricultural Development Program TADP has over thirty participants. Speaking,Director General DG of TAGIS Surveyor Mark Maaku Joshua said the training on capacity building on digital land Administration was designed to update knowledge of the participants to embrace the digital way of keeping records. He averred that the movement from analog to digital template in keeping records or properties including investment in the state is in line with best global practices, commitment and passion of Governor Agbu Kefas to move the state forward. Surveyor Mark Maaku pointed out that they have staff in all area offices of the sixteen local government areas of the state who are in turn expected to give background of the exercise including evaluation of the processes. The DG called on all agencies working with TAGIS ...

Chairman Association of Local Governments of Nigeria( ALGON ) Taraba State Chapter,Hon Aminu Jauro Hassan says identification of revenue sources at the local government levels will lead to the success of proposed Tax Harmonisation Reforms in the state. The Chairman who doubled as the Chairman of Jalingo local government Council said this while hosting members of Tax Justice and Governance Platform Taraba State Chapter in his office. Hon Aminu Hassan explained that the idea of Tax Harmonisation is a welcome development but it should clearly defines revenue sources. The ALGON also advocated full engagement of local government Council Chairmen and Revenue officers in policy formulation and making process to enable them make contributions that will be acceptable to all. The Chairman while appreciating the efforts on the harmonisation of taxes,said adequate time should to be considered in coming up with an acceptable policy that can stand the test of time in Taraba State. Hon Ha...

Troops of six Brigade Nigerian Army headquarters ,Jalingo have dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing parts of Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas of Taraba State.  A statement by Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Six Brigade Nigeria Army headquarters, Jalingo, Captain Olubodunde Oni says the Brigade act on an intelligence report and two suspects, identified as Ali Idi and Haruna Umar were apprehended early this week. The statement adds that the culprits were captured during a raid at a local hotel in Mayo Dassa area of Jalingo metropolis where they were hiding.  It adds that Further investigations led to the discovery that the gang's hideout was at Kona Mountain in Jalingo , where additional members of the syndicate were believed to be camped. The statement says the leader of the gang Dahiru Idi was also apprehended following an operation at kona Mountain the following day. It states that the gang leader confessed to the recent kidn...

Newly elected officials Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria,AMDON Taraba State Chapter have been inaugurated. The Inauguration took place at Green Land suites Jalingo. Speaking the Representative of the National President Alh Auwal Yakubu Congratulated the officials and charged them to unite members to achieve the desired goals.  Those inaugurated are Alh Habu Umar Chairman, Mr Habila Asendere Vice Chairman, Mr Dauda Ngubin Secretary,Alh Hassan Salihu as Assistant Secretary. Others are Alh Gambo Ali Abare Auditor,  AlhDahiru Hamidu Abare Financial Secretary,Bala Saleh Assistant Financial Secretary, Alh Hamza Ibrahim Maihula Public Relations Officer and Dahiru Usman Organizing Secretary among others. Speaking,the Chairman Alh. Habu Umar pledged the resolve of the new officials to unite members. Habu Umar appreciated Governor Agbu Kefas for providing an enabling for members of the association to run their businesses without hitch in the st...