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Former Governor of Taraba State Reverend Jolly Nyame has lamented the rising insecurity and hardship in the country. The Former Governor made the lamentation while paying homage to the Gara Donga, Ambassador, Sanvala Varzoa Shimbura in Donga Local Government Area. He said though the situation is not just peculiar to Taraba State but the entire nation called for concerted efforts by the governments at all levels to proffer solutions to the menace. The Former Governor who said he was in the palace to Congratulate the Gara Donga on his emergence and subsequent enthronement as the paramount ruler said he was also at the palace to condole with the Traditional council over the death of  former Gara Danjuma Stephen Bayonga. He reminded the Royal Father that he ascended the throne when there are numerous challenges to contend with, urging him to work hard with a view to taking good care of his subjects. Jolly  urged Tarabans to continue to support the leadership of the pre...

By: Keke Moses, Jalingo. Former Taraba State Governor Jolly Nyame has Congratulated the Aku Uka,Manu Ishaku Adda Ali on his emergence as the paramount leader of Kwararafa Kingdom. The former Governor also commiserated with Wukari traditional council over the death of Shekarau Angyu Massa-Ibi. Jolly Nyame he deemed it fit to pay the homage as the respecter custom and tradition of the good people of Taraba State. Nyame Congratulated the Aku Uka Manu Ishaku Adda Ali and prayed God to grant him wisdom to lead his subjects aright. The former Governor said the Aku who doubled as the Chairman Taraba State Council of Chiefs  should work assiduously towards promoting peace in the state. He reiterated that development can only thrive in a peaceful atmosphere calling on the people of the state to promote peace at all times in the interest of progress. Responding, The Uka Uka His Royal Highness,Manu Ishaku Adda Ali   appreciated the Former Governor Reverend Jolly Nyame fo...

Taraba State former Governor,Jolly Nyame has lauded an elderstateman Retired General Theophilus Danjuma for executing life touching projects across the state . The Former Governor said this when he visited the residence of General TY Danjuma in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. Jolly Nyame said the  projects executed by the Retired General deserve commendation hence his visit to appreciate the General who he described as a father to the state. He mentioned the  Diasy Eye foundation, Rufkatu Danjuma Hospital, TY Danjuma University, Takum and the ongoing Kashimbilla Airport construction. Others are the Kashimbilla-Takum road, saying the  execution of the projects showed the  love Retired General TY Danjuma has for the development of Taraba state. Responding,the Elderstateman Retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma said development can only thrive in a peaceful atmosphere. Retired General TY Danjuma said the people of Taraba State must unite to ...

Former Governor of Taraba State Jolly Nyame has expressed confidence on the leadership of Governor Agbu Kefas in the state. The Former Governor stated this in an interview with newsmen in Takum. Jolly Nyame said he has seen the commitment and Resilence as well as determination of Governor Agbu Kefas to develop the state and urged Tarabans to accord him the needed support to Succeed. He said the effort by Governor Agbu Kefas to renovate the Jolly Nyame stadium Jalingo, Contract for the construction of modern abattoir in Jalingo, renovation of Government Day Secondary School Nyamusala, Jalingo among others are indicators that Dr Agbu Kefas will perform excellent in the state. The Former Governor  however said to address the insecurity in the state,farmers should be provided with a peaceful atmosphere to go back to farm. He remarked that Taraba is an agrarian state and if Farmers are supported with improved seeds, chemicals , tractors among other inputs it will go a long w...

Member representing Ardo Kola,Karim lamido and Lau federal constituency, Abdullahi Mohammed Lauya has called on the people of Mararraban Kunini to give the contractor handling the construction of Mararaban Kunini road maximum support to succeed. He made the call in Mararraban Kunini during the flag up ceremony of the road project. Represented by his Senior Legislative Aide, SLA Ishaya Garba, the member called on the community to support Governor Agbu Kefas led administration and the company handling the project in order to execute the project effectively. He called on youths of the area to support  the construction work in order to earn a living urging them to safeguard the companies equipment  from vandalisation. The legislator explained that the road if completed will bring succour to the people in the area considering the huge economic importance of the road. Also speaking, chairman Lau Local Government Council, Nigeria Jatau applauded the effort the Lawmaker fo...

Aspirant for the National Youth Leader of the PDP Hon. Silas S Tafi-Warwar has slammed APC Administration over its Failure to Address Nigeria's Economic Hardship Honorable Silas S Tafi-Warwar, a prominent voice in Nigerian politics, has strongly criticized the All Progressives Congress, APC administration led by President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing economic hardship faced by Nigerians.  In a statement made available to newsmen today, Hon. Tafi-Warwar highlighted that the government's lacked direction in alleviating the sufferings of the Nigerian people. The statement says the current economic situation in Nigeria has been a source of great concern for citizens across the nation noting that the widespread inflation rates, rising unemployment rates, and a general decline in living standards have created untold hardships for the population. It laments that Despite these pressing issues at hand, the APC administration under President Bola Tinubu has failed to implement effective...

State Governors in Nigeria have been urged to Utilize the Increased, Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC to Alleviate Hardship Faced by Nigerians. An Aspirant for the National Youth Leader of the People's Democratic Party PDP Hon Silas S Tafi-Warwar,gave the charge in an interview with our reporter. Honorable Silas Tafi-Warwar in his unwavering commitment to the welfare of Nigerians, calls on state Governors to harness the recent surge in Federal Account Allocation Committee,FAAC monthly disbursements to states to better the life of the citizens.  He emphasized the need for the judicious use of the funds to alleviate the prevailing hardships faced by the citizens across the nation as cost of living has continued to soar higher.  Hon Tafi-Warwar said the state Governors should channel these increased allocations towards initiatives that will be directly beneficial the populace.  Silas identified areas to be giving priority to healthcare, education,...

 Taraba state Governor  Doctor Agbu Kefas has been lauded for giving education sector the needed support in the state. President Students' Union Government SUG Taraba State University Jalingo Comrade David Bazoka made the commendation in an interview with our reporter. He said the recent accreditation of Law education in the University by the Council of Legal Education is another milestone that deserved an accolade. He said has now brought a sigh of relief to Students undergoing studies in the Faculty of Law as well as those aspiring to study law in Taraba State. The SUG President also lauded the Vice Chancellor of Taraba State University Jalingo Professor Sunday Paul Bako for his doggedness in ensuring that Students excel in their education pursuit. David Bazoka remarked that the University Students will replicate this gesture by taking their studies seriously to be good ambassadors of both the state and the institution. recalled that Council of Legal Education re...

Wife of Taraba State Governor Agyin Kefas said creating environments where girls and women can thrive is a collective responsibility. She state this during the International Day of Zero Tolerance against Female Genital Mutilation community enlightenment and sensitization outreach themed “protecting the girl child voice: her voice her future” which was held at the conference hall Sunkani Ardo Kola Local Government area. Agyin Kefas explained that female genital mutilation also known female genital cutting in Nigeria involves procedures of altering or injuring the female genital for non-medical reasons and it is a violation of human rights, the health and integrity of girls and women. The Governor’s wife stated that Girls who undergo FGM face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections and difficulty in passing urine as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health, mental health and death hence the need for the sensitisat...