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By Jako Keke[Jalingo Times] November 10, 2026. The Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has called on youths and other stakeholders to actively participate in the electoral process and contribute to ensuring peaceful, credible and violence-free elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Rural and Urban Development, Dr Emmanuel Lawson Hassan, made the call during a sensitisation public lecture on the peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections in Taraba South, organised by the Coalition of Taraba Academics for Continuity and Development under the chairmanship of Professor David A. Agbu. Speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of Wukari Local Government Area, Hon. Useni Bala, described elections as a collective responsibility, stressing that the task of ensuring credible and peaceful polls should not be left to electoral institutions and political actors alone. In his goodwill message, the Governor...

By Jako Keke[Jalingo Times] November 10,2026. Hon. Comrade Ezekiel Manu Dadason has declined his appointment as Special Assistant to Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, citing family constraints and other personal reasons. In a letter dated November 10, 2026, and addressed to the Secretary to the Government of Taraba State, Dadason said his decision followed consultations with his family and careful personal reflection. While appreciating Governor Kefas for finding him worthy of the appointment, he explained that stepping aside was in the best interest of both the administration and himself. Dadason, who hails from Mile Tara, Shira Ward, Gassol LGA, expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and wished the Kefas-led administration continued success. Jalingo Times – Keeping You Informed.

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 9, 2026 The Executive Chairman of Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State, Hon. Bako Benjamin, has emerged winner of the 2026 Best Working Local Government Chairman of the Year in a public opinion poll organised on the Taraba Decides Platform. The recognition comes amid reports of ongoing development projects and interventions by the Bako-led administration, particularly the construction of the Takum Ultra-Modern Main Market, which has reached 98.5 per cent completion, with 50 shops reportedly ready for occupation. Organisers of the poll, Taraba News and SUM TV, alongside members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba News/SUM TV Chapel, are expected to embark on assessment visits to the five winning local government areas. The exercise will involve inspecting selected projects, documenting development interventions and presenting Special Good Governance Awards to the respective council chairmen. Reacting to the announcemen...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 9, 2026. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Engr. Mathias Luka Agbu, has dismissed rumours suggesting that he has withdrawn from the race, declaring that he remains committed to contesting the House of Representatives seat. Agbu, popularly known as MLA, described the reports of his alleged withdrawal as false, insisting that neither financial inducements, political pressure, intimidation nor alleged backroom arrangements would force him to abandon his ambition. In an official statement, the APGA candidate said his political aspiration had gone beyond personal ambition, noting that he owed a responsibility to the party that gave him its platform and the supporters who had invested their resources, time and confidence in his candidacy. He maintained that withdrawing from the contest would amount to betraying the trust of those who had stood by...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 9, 2026. Chief Bulus Maiyaki, popularly known as Baba Mai Solar, has donated five electricity transformers to communities across Southern Taraba Senatorial District as part of efforts to improve power supply and strengthen grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Agbu Kefas in 2027. Maiyaki, who serves as Deputy Director-General (South) of the Kefas Re-election Campaign Council and Secretary of the 2027 Presidential Campaign Council Directorate of Grassroots Engagement and Mobilisation for the North-East, said the intervention was part of his sustained commitment to improving electricity access in underserved communities. The latest donation has reportedly generated excitement among beneficiaries, adding to his previous interventions in the power sector across Taraba State. According to information from sources close to him, Maiyaki has facilitated the donation of 31 transformers, alongside 5,00...

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times] November 8, 2026 The Taraba State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its National General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Okechukwu Ugboaja, describing his demise as a painful and irreparable loss to Nigerian workers and the organised labour movement. The State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Peter Jediel, said the death of the renowned labour leader came as a rude shock to workers in Taraba State and the entire Nigerian workforce, noting that his contributions to the advancement of workers' rights would remain indelible. In a condolence statement signed by Comrade Adamu W. Buba on behalf of the State Chairman and dated November 6, 2026, the council described the late Ugboaja as a committed, jovial, hardworking and selfless labour leader who demonstrated exceptional dedication to workers' welfare. According to the statement, the deceased consistently placed the interests of Nigerian workers...

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] The Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications of the Dr. Agbu Kefas Re-election Campaign Council has dismissed predictions of an impending electoral defeat for Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, describing them as speculative and unsupported by a balanced assessment of his administration's performance. The Council was reacting to an opinion article published by Taraba News , authored by Tom Garba, which predicted that Governor Kefas could suffer a major electoral setback in the 2027 governorship election over alleged poor performance. In a statement signed by Hon. Emmanuel Bello, the Directorate questioned the editorial prominence given to the article, particularly in view of an earlier poll published by the same newspaper projecting Governor Kefas as a likely winner of the 2027 election. While acknowledging the author's right to express his personal opinion, the Council argued that the newspaper's presentation could ...

Friends, family members, associates and well-wishers are cordially invited to join Mrs Margaret Bawa as she celebrates two remarkable milestones in her life — her retirement and birthday. The celebration will commence with a Thanksgiving Mass to appreciate God for His faithfulness, protection, grace and blessings throughout her years of service and life. EVENT DETAILS Date: Sunday, 29th November, 2026. Thanksgiving Mass: Venue: St. Augustine Catholic Church, Dorowo, Jalingo. Time: 9:00 a.m. Reception: Venue: Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo. Time: 1:00 p.m. Hosts: Lady and Sir Linus D. Ibrahim. Your presence, prayers and goodwill will add colour and make this special occasion more memorable. Come and celebrate God's faithfulness, a fulfilling career journey and the gift of another year of life with Mrs Margaret Bawa. You are warmly invited!

By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 8, 2026 The Special Adviser to the Governor of Taraba State on Christian Religion Matters, Very Rev. Fr. Sunday Patrick Muke, has urged Christians to remain vigilant, steadfast in faith and spiritually prepared for the second coming of Jesus Christ. Muke gave the charge while reflecting on the Sunday Gospel taken from Matthew 25:1–13, which presents the biblical parable of the ten virgins and underscores the importance of spiritual preparedness and vigilance. He explained that just as the five wise virgins kept their lamps burning while awaiting the bridegroom, Christians must remain committed to their faith and be spiritually ready at all times for the coming of the Lord. The cleric challenged believers to live responsibly, strengthen their relationship with God and avoid taking His grace for granted, stressing that genuine Christian living requires constant faithfulness and readiness. He further encouraged Christians to demonstrate th...