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By Jako Keke, April 2, 2026. The Taraba State Police Command has recorded significant operational gains, including the arrest of suspects linked to the killing of police officers and the recovery of stolen service weapons. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Victor Mshelizah, the achievements were attributed to renewed strategies introduced by the Commissioner of Police, CP Morkwap S. Dongshal, following his assumption of duty. The statement noted that the Police Commissioner had intensified visibility policing across major towns and highways in the state as part of efforts to deter criminal activities and reassure residents of their safety. As part of his operational approach, Dongshal conducted on-the-spot security assessments in volatile areas, particularly in Takum and Donga Local Government Areas. During his visit to Takum, he engaged with traditional rulers, community elders, youth leaders, and other stakeholders in Kofai Ahmadu an...

The Head of the Department of Nursing Sciences at Taraba State University, Dr. Kilo Nfor, has commended Governor Agbu Kefas for the ongoing redevelopment of the Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery, describing the intervention as a strategic investment in the state’s healthcare future. Dr. Nfor, a former Provost of the college, gave the commendation in an interview with journalists shortly after the combined matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session held in Jalingo. He noted that the governor’s prioritization of the institution reflects a deliberate commitment to strengthening the foundation of healthcare delivery in Taraba State. According to him, the upgrade of facilities and renewed attention to the college would not only improve training standards but also attract more students to pursue careers in nursing and midwifery, thereby addressing critical manpower gaps in the health sector. “We appreciate the governor for this laudable initiative. It w...

By Jako Keke, April 2, 2026. The Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery Jalingo has formally matriculated a new batch of students for combined 2025/2026 academic session, marking their official entry into the nursing and midwifery profession. The ceremony, held at the college premises in Jalingo, brought together management, government officials, professional bodies, and well-wishers to celebrate the milestone. Speaking at the event, the Provost, Dr. Dorcas Dugule Sirgawi, described the matriculation as a significant step in the students’ journey into a profession anchored on compassion, competence, and an unwavering commitment to saving lives. She noted that the institution has continued to distinguish itself as a centre of excellence, recording notable achievements across academic and administrative fronts. According to her, the college recently recorded a 100 percent success rate in the March 2026 Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria examinations. ...

. By our Correspondent, April 1, 2026. A Federal High Court has nullified an attempt to deregister The United Methodist Church of Nigeria (UMCN), affirming the Church’s legal standing and ordering a reversal of actions that sought to replace it with a new denomination. Delivering judgment on March 30, 2026, the presiding judge, Justice Obiora A. Egwuatu, ruled that the process undertaken to alter the Church’s legal identity was flawed and did not comply with statutory provisions. The court held that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) failed to follow due process in approving the change of name and trusteeship from UMCN to the Global Methodist Church Nigeria (GMCN). According to the ruling, the purported new body “does not exist in the eyes of the law,” having not been duly registered in line with legal requirements. The court consequently declared the deregistration of UMCN null and void. Reacting to the judgment in a press statement issued Thursday, Resident Bishop of the Nigeria ...

By our Correspondent, April 1, 2026. A non-governmental organisation, Women of Valour Initiative for Development and Empowerment (WOVAIDE), has deepened its grassroots advocacy against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) with a targeted sensitisation campaign across secondary schools in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The initiative, aimed at maximising both time and outreach impact, saw the organisation engage students and teachers in a structured awareness programme covering 21 secondary schools grouped into five operational clusters.  The latest phase, identified as Cluster 2, featured outreach activities in four institutions: Aisha Memorial Academy, Nurul Absar School, Al-Huda Secondary School, and Al-Ummah Academy. During the sessions, facilitators provided detailed education on the various forms and manifestations of GBV, including sexual violence and rape, emotional, physical and psychological abuse such as bullying, human trafficking described a...

By Staff Reporter  Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved the nomination of Dr. Emmanuel Lawson Hassan and Mrs. Fatima Tenny Habeeb as commissioners, in a move aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery in the state. The announcement was contained in a press release issued on April 1, 2026, by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. According to the statement, Dr. Emmanuel Lawson Hassan, a native of Takum Local Government Area, previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor in the Office of the Deputy Governor. He also oversaw the Strategy and Portfolio Delivery Office (SPDO), where he played a role in coordinating government programmes and policy implementation. Described as an accomplished academic and politician, Hassan is recognised for his contributions to education, research, and public administration. The government expressed confidence that his experience across academia, politics, and governance would enhance polic...