Jalingo Times.

In a determined effort to ensure a safe and secure environment for the ongoing farm harvest season and the forthcoming yuletide and to ensure that the state does not become a Safe Haven for criminals, the gallant troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), under the pragmatic leadership of Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, have successfully conducted a series of clearance operations across multiple bandit hideouts in Taraba State. The operation code named OP GOLDEN PEACE commenced after extensive confidence building patrols, clearance missions, and stakeholder engagements, which proved effective in the northern part of the state. The latest phase of the operation began on 28 November 2024 in Takum Local Government Area (LGA), focusing on known bandit and terrorist hideouts around Lijem High Ground. Troops cleared these areas and extended their presence along the power line near Vingiri and Vingir villages, reassuring and b...

The Yorro community members have been asked to unite in the interest of  Mumuye Nation progress. The Kpan Sanwi Pastor Haniel Banti made the call during the twenty twenty four Mantau a Post-Hunting Festival in Jalingo. The Royal father remarked that the Yorro community have all it takes to excel as God has blessed it with both human and Natural Resources. The Kpan Sanwi remarked that the Yandang Ethnic is Part of Yorro Community in Taraba State and will continue to support initiatives aim at the development and progress of Mumuye Nation. The Former Governor of Taraba State,the Dabang Yorro Jolly Nyame while commending the organisers of the event, revealed that Yorro Community University will soon be established in Mumuye land. He said the Mumuye Nation now boosting of eighteen Professors in different academic fields and numerous associates professors and Doctorate Degree holders has all it takes to man the University once it came into fruition. He encouraged the Mumuye ...

Mantau Festival a Post-Hunting ceremony is said to be a commemoration of successes recorded by Mumuye Nation. President Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing Ezekiel Hammangbado Augustine said this during the twenty twenty four Mantau Festival at Mumuye House Mile Six Jalingo. Ezekiel remarked that the leadership of Mumuye Nation deem it fit to celebrate God's blessing to Mumuye ethnic group in diverse ways of life. Recalled that in the pastor there were a few number of Mumuye sons and daughters who acquired degree,but that today Mumuye Nation now boost having eighteen Professors,Generals in military service, lawyers,media gurus, Prominent Politicians,permanent Secretaries among others. He encouraged Mumuye sons and daughters to continue to appreciate God's faithfulness and be diligent in all they do. Speaking, Professor Jerome Nyame said the celebration of Mantau festival is a wake up call to all Mumuye sons and daughters not to...

The Adamawa State Wing of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, felicitates with Alhassan Yahaya Abdullahi, from Gombe state, over his election as the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, during the eight Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri, Imo State. A release signed by the Chairperson and Secretary of NAWOJ Adamawa State Chapter Comrades Rose Anthony Elishama and Gloria Abutu respectively, similarly congratulates the first female Deputy National President Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde. In like manner, felicitates with the Vice President, Zone E, Comrade Zare Baba, from Adamawa, and all other newly elected officers.  According to the release, the victories recorded are clear testament to the trust and confidence reposed in the leadership qualities of the elected and their dodged vision for the progress of the union. It urged the newly elected officials to prioritize unity, collaboration, and the values that enhance the strength and v...

State lead Taraba Tax Justice and Governance Platform Comrade Nashuka Fidelis has appealed to Taraba State Internal Revenue Service to prioritize sharing formula for LGAs at its work to harmonise Taxes. Comrade Nashuka Fidelis said this when he led other members of the organization on a courtesy visit to Chairman Taraba State Internal Revenue Service Retired General Jeremiah Faransa in Jalingo. He told the Chairman that if that is done the local government Council will receive their shares of the accrued revenue for execution of tangible projects at the grassroots. He lauded the effort of the board to harmonize Taxes stressing that it will block leakages and as well as make the process transparent. Nashuka Fidelis remarked that from the CSOs findings,the Chairman has fared well in boosting the revenue generation of the State within his short stay in office. The State lead advocates the engagement of all stakeholders in the decision-making process for the actualisation of the harmonised...

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has presented budget estimate to the tune of over four hundred and twenty nine billion naira for twenty twenty five fiscal year. The ceremony took place at the hallow Chamber of the Taraba State House of Assembly,Jalingo. Speaking,Governor Agbu Kefas explained that it encapsulated the vision to build a more prosperous, inclusive and sustainable state with to achieve the moving forward agenda of his administration. According to the Governor the twenty twenty five budget estimate over two hundred and sixty six billion naira representing sixty one point five percent was set aside for capital expenditure, while over one hundred and sixty billion naira representing thirty eight point one percent of the estimate was earmarked as recurrent expenditure. He noted that the recurrent expenditure includes personnel cost, overhead cost, while capital expenditure relates to the cost of infrastructures and other developmental projects. The Governor explai...

The final year Mumuye students drawn from various tertiary institutions across the country have received twenty thousand Naira each for project support from the Taraba State Deputy Governor Alh Aminu Abdullahi Alkali. The presentation of the cash was performed at Campview Centre Conference Hall Mile Six Jalingo as each went home with twenty thousand Naira. Speaking, the Taraba State Deputy Governor Alh Aminu Abdullahi Alkali says the gesture is part of his support for the educational policy of Governor Dr Agbu Kefas in the state. Alh Aminu Remarked that the donations were to assist the final-year students in meeting up with their financial burdens. He appreciated the initiative of the Governor in the education sector, stressing that the legacy will forever be remembered by both parents and students. The Deputy Governor encouraged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of funds to be good ambassadors of Taraba State. Earlier, the President of Mumuye ...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Jalingo branch (Equity Bar) today, 22nd November, 2024 sucessfully distributed welfare package to lawyers between the range of *1 to 10 years post call* at the Hon. Justice Adamu Aliyu (OFR) Bar Centre, Jalingo. The distribution started at exactly 3:30 pm by the welfare committee headed by the Welfare Secretary of the branch, *M.D Arosanyin, Esq.* The welfare package which is *50 bags of 25 kg processed rice* was secured for the branch by the Welfare Committee under the Chairmanship of *AISHA ALHASSAN, Esq* in order to cushion the effects of the economic realities facing the nation. Speaking after the distribution, the Chairman of NBA Jalingo branch, *Martin Milkman, Esq.* appreciated the Welfare Committee under the Chairmanship of , *Aisha Alhassan, Esq.* for their efforts in securing such package for the welfare of the branch at the time the branch needed it most.  The Chairman also appreciated the Welfare Committee for the transparent distribut...

By Terna Chikpa, Jalingo. Taraba state Commissioner for cooperative and poverty alleviation, Hon Habu James Philip has refuted the claim by a Taraba base newspaper (Taraba Truth and Fact), that he was in a cool war with the lawmaker representing his constituency, Hon. Veronica Alhassan. The commissioner while responding to the publication, described it as handiwork of mischief makers, staged to get cheap publicity. Mr. Philip declared that he would never disrespect the people's Democratic party (PDP), by having issue with any member of the party. He urged Tarabans to disregard the publication, as he and the assembly member are in good working, politicking and talking teams. "I am not in any war what so ever with the lawmaker representing my constituency, the Bali (l) state constituency. She is my mother and mentor. Having any issue with her, to me is as the same as disrespecting the PDP. "I can never disrespect the PDP. I will never fight with Hon....

In a colorful ceremony in Jos, the Boys Brigade, Plateau State Council, officially decorated the Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, as the Grand Patron of the Boys Brigade. Governor Mutfwang, who took the oath of allegiance and office administered by Barr. J.K Chris expressed his unwavering support for the Boys Brigade and reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment.  He commended the Brigade for its noble objectives of nurturing and molding the boy child by instilling moral values such as love, empathy, kindness, and compassion, and shaping young men into responsible members of society. The Governor emphasized that training boys to grow with discipline is critical in addressing societal vices, thereby paving the way for a nation rooted in integrity, honesty, and prosperity. He praised the selfless contributions of individuals committed to raising boys with strong moral values.

 As part of its proactive measures to ensure security and stability and in continuation of 6 Brigade operations during this harvest period and ahead of the yuletide season, the Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) has convened a high-level stakeholders' meeting at the Local Government Secretariat of Karim Lamido Local Government Area (LGA), on 20 November 2024. The forum, which brought together various interest groups, tribes, and religious leaders in the area, was presided over by the Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa. This is contained in a Press Statement issued to Jalingo Times by the Acting Assistant Director Six Brigade Army Public Relations Captain Olubodunde Oni.  In his address, General Uwa underscored the importance of peace and security in the region, emphasizing the strategic role of Karim Lamido LGA due to its vast landmass and shared boundaries with other state...