Jalingo Times.

   The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Taraba State Command has today paraded three persons for stealing 170 pieces of iron rods worth over #1.5 million from a construction site at the Danbaba Danfulani Suntai Airport Jalingo.  The parading took place at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters Jalingo.    Parading the Suspects, the Public Relations Officer of the Command CSC ILIYA SAMAILA said vandalization and theft were fast become a menace in the state which prompted the State Commandant Anthony Bala Bitrus to order a clamp down on such nefarious activities.  He said the clamp down directive has yielded results as the Corps in Taraba has apprehended over ten persons in the month of December alone.    Speaking further, the PRO said the three persons paraded were arrested at ATC a suburb of Jalingo the state capital yesterday at around 8:00 pm in possession of One Hundred and Seventy (170) 12mm/10mm iron rods belongi...

The Ladoh Winlau twenty twenty four festival held yesterday in Lau town spoke true representation of the Jukuniod in Northern part of Taraba State. An event that brought together Winlau sons and daughters across the country and diaspora commemorate a period of reawakening consciences of kinsmen to promote their culture. The event was set motional by the Chief Priest of Winlau Nechua Mamda through an opening prayers and a message where he blessed his subjects and sought for God's protection. Addressing the crowd the Acting Chairman National Winlau Development Association Hon. Peter Julius Vau stressed the need for Tarabans to give their children native names. Acting Chairman National Winlau Development Association Honorable Peter Julius Vau made the call during twenty twenty four Ladoh Winlau festival. He said the call aims to promoting mother tongue as well as to avert extinction of local dialect. Honorable Peter Vau who is the Commissioner of Ministry of Rural Development urged Wi...

The President of Bakula Kwararafa Community Development Association Hon Sunday Yusuf Tonga celebrates HE Dr Agbu Kefas and his Deputy on Christmas celebration. Also felicitated with are the Secretary to the Government of the State SGS, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps,Commissioners,Chief Judge, Permanent Secretaries, Chairmen of LGCs and Religious leaders, particularly the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN. This is contained in a Statement signed by the National President of Bakula Kwararafa Community Development Association. Hon Sunday Yusuf Tonga said Christmas is about celebrating the salvation of mankind through Jesus Christ and urged Tarabans particularly to preach peace,spread love and joy to others. While congratulating Tarabans for a peaceful Celebration,Hon lauded the Governor Dr Agbu Kefas for providing a peaceful atmosphere for Christians to Carry out their religious exercise. Tonga encouraged Tarabans to continue to pray for the present government to succeed in de...

The unwavering commitment to enhancing security and combating terrorism of the troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have recorded another significant operational successes in Taraba State. Following the unfortunate kidnapping of a district head within Jalingo Local Government Area on 27 November, 2024, and his subsequent release after a payment of ransom, troops intensified intelligence driven operations to track and apprehend the perpetrators.  This effort led to the arrest of Musa Suito on 18 December, 2024, in Jalingo metropolis. The suspect, a member of a Vigilante Group providing security services to prominent and wealthy individuals, exploited his position to gather information on potential targets for kidnappers.  The Acting Assistant Director Six Brigade Army Public Relations Captain Olubodunde Oni disclosed this in a Press Statement issued to Jalingo Times today, December 27th,2024. Items recovered from him included one Dane gun and...

The People of Taraba State have been commended for a peaceful Christmas celebration. A senior Lecturer with the Taraba State Polytechnic Suntai, Jalingo Campus Kamalu Aliyu Babando made the commendation in an interview with our reporter. Kamalu Aliyu Babando said the Celebration was hitch free across the state,as there was no cases of any unwanted incident reported. He commended the Governor Doctor Agbu Kefas for putting smiles on the faces of Civil servants during the yuletide. Kamalu Aliyu Babando also appreciated the Governor for providing a peaceful atmosphere for the Celebration across the state and urged Christians to reflect on virtues of Jesus Christ to promote peace. He Congratulated the Governor,his cabinet members and Christians on the successful Celebration and wished them a prosperous new year.

A renowned Nigeria Record Producer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer, Dennis Hope Yasso, has received a warm welcome from the leadership of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing. A professional lawyer of Mumuye native was received following his participation in an international Granny Award for his milestone in the Music industry in Nigeria. The Celebrant who was ought to have participated at the Mantau Festival organised by the Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing to celebrate successes and progress in Mumuye Nation is being recognized now that he is back to Nigeria from Paris, France. Speaking during his reception,the President Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing Comrade Ezekiel Hammangbado Augustine Congratulated the Celebrant for making the Mumuye Nation proud through his outstanding performances in Music industry. Comrade Ezekiel Hammangbado Augustine remarked that the Mumuye Nation are proud of his milestone and w...

A renowned Nigeria Record Producer, Mixing and Mastering Engineer, Dennis Hope Yasso, has received a warm welcome from the leadership of the Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing. A professional lawyer of Mumuye native was received following his participation in an international Granny Award for his milestone in the Music industry in Nigeria. The Celebrant who was ought to have participated at the Mantau Festival organised by the Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing to celebrate successes and progress in Mumuye Nation is being recognized now that he is back to Nigeria from Paris, France. Speaking during his reception,the President Mumuye Cultural Development Association Youth Wing Comrade Ezekiel Hammangbado Augustine Congratulated the Celebrant for making the Mumuye Nation proud through his outstanding performances in Music industry. Comrade Ezekiel Hammangbado Augustine remarked that the Mumuye Nation are proud of his mil...

By Atanga Philip, Adamawa State. The Bishop, Gongola Diocese of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN, Reverend Doctor Peter Bathelemew has urged the Federal Government to scale up effort at addressing the harsh economic crunch taking toll on the people. He stated this exclusively to ABC Yola in Guyuk Local Government of Adamawa State on the sideline of this year's global Christmas celebration. Bishop Bathelemew explained that Nigerians are feeling the pinch of the unwanted economic policy put in place by the government of the day asking leaders to reconsider their stance in that regard to enable people breath with ease. The clergy, however, admonished Nigerians, particularly Christians, to amidst Christmas merriment, exercise caution and Prudence in their spendings to evade extravaganza.  Regarding Christmas, Peter Bathelemew dismissed the notion, by some scholars, that the celebration does not characterize feasting. According to him, sharing stuff is one of t...

The Chairman National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives,NANNM Taraba State Council, Comrade Pius Merigi Nathaniel fetes Dr Agbu Kefas on Christmas celebration. The Chairman in a Congratulatory message also Congratulates,the Speaker RT Hon John Kizito Bonzena, Members of State Executive Council, Legislators,SGS, Chairmen and Traditional rulers in the state. Comrade Nathaniel also rejoices with Christian communities on this year's Christmas celebration and wishes them a joyous occasion. He said the Celebration, which is being observed across the globe,calls for reflection on Christian lives and how they are propagating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to unbelievers. The Chairman however lauded the commitment of Governor Agbu Kefas in transforming the state,and called for maximum support to enable him succeed. Pius reiterates the willingness of the NANNM in Taraba State to support the Government succeed in meeting the health needs of the people through effective servic...

The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT Taraba State wing, Comrade Nathan Solomon, rejoices with Christians on the Christmas celebration. In a Press Statement, Nathan Solomon particularly felicitates Governor Dr Agbu Kefas, speaker RT Hon John Kizito Bonzena, Members of the legislators, SGS, Members of the Executive Council, and Permanent secretaries. Others are the Chairman Council of Chiefs, HRH the Aku Uka, Manu Ishaku Adda Ali, Chairmen of LGCs, and Christians on a peaceful Christmas celebration. The Statement encourages Christians to use this season to promote peace and unity as well as extend hands of fellowship to the less privileged in society. It restates that Christmas is a moment of reflection on the good works of God, peace, and salvation of Mankind, urging Christians to live a Christlike life. The Chairman Congratulated Tarabans on the peaceful Celebration and wished them a joyous new year.

Chairman of Zing Local Government Council, Hon Davoro Titus Gwandis, felicitates with Christians on the Christmas celebration. In a Press statement, Hon Gwandis particularly rejoice with Governor Agbu Kefas, the Speaker RT Hon John Kizito Bonzena, Members of the Executive Council, Permanent secretaries, and Traditional rulers in the state. Hon Titus said the Christmas celebration is a moment of sober reflection and felicitations with others on the birth of Jesus Christ. The Honorable Chairman called on Tarabans, particularly the Christians, to conduct themselves peacefully during the celebration and continue to pray for the present government in the state to succeed. The Chairman reiterated the commitment of the people of Zing local government area to Accord the present government the needed support and cooperation to succeed in developing the state we all envisaged. He Congratulated Tarabans and wished them a peaceful Christmas celebration and a prosp erous new year.

The Leadership of Gwomu Development GDA wishes to rejoice with Taraba State Governor Dr Agbu Kefas on the occasion of the Christmas celebration. The Association also felicitates Deputy Governor Alh Aminu Abdullahi Alkali, the Speaker RT Hon John Kizito Bonzena, Members of the Executive Council, Members Karim one and Two Hon Mike Dio Jen and Hon Anas Shuabi Didango,Permanent Secretaries, and Chairmen of Karim lamido Local government Council Hon Bitrus Danjos. The Congratulatory message signed by the Secretary General GDA Comrade Joshua Leutin Baba on behalf of the National Chairman of GDA Comrade Elder Mamuda Yakson. The GDA harps on the significance of the Christmas celebration, urging Tarabans to spread love, joy, and assistance to others in the society. While reiterating the importance of peaceful coexistence, the GDA appreciated the tireless efforts Of Dr. Governor Agbu Kefas in restoring peace in the Gwomu Community following unrest sometime back this year. The Associat...

The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa has called on the newly promoted senior officers of the brigade to redouble their efforts in discharging their duties on their new ranks. He gave this charge today, 23 December, 2024, during a promotion investiture ceremony held at the Headquarters, 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Jalingo. The ceremony witnessed the decoration of three senior officers with their new ranks. The Commanding Officer of 20 Model Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel AO Ogidan, who was elevated to the rank of Colonel, while Major MJ Mohammad and Major D Otobo were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. This was disclosed by the Acting Assistant Director Six Brigade Army Public Relations Captain Olubodunde Oni today December 23rd,2024. According to the statement,the Commander congratulated the officers on their well deserved promotions and emphasized the importance of renewe...