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COVID-19: Ishaku worried over outbreak despite preventive steps

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku, has said that the six COVID-19 cases recorded in the state and also reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) were travellers already intercepted and quarantined by the state’s COVID-19 committee in the state. Governor Ishaku made the

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Jukuns pass no confidence vote on Ishaku

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2020 0

Apex socio-cultural and political organisation of the Jukun people, Jukun Development Association of Nigeria (JDAN), has passed a vote of no confidence on the governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku, for his inability to address the raging crisis between his kinsmen and some Tiv militia group ravaging the southern part of the state. The association […]

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Ishaku orders closure of educational institutions in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Owing to the spread of the dreaded coronavirus which has claimed several lives across the globe, Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku had directed that all primary and secondary schools including tertiary institutions across the state be closed on or before March 24. Gov. Ishaku, who gave the directive during a statewide broadcast on Saturday at […]

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Jukun/Tiv crisis: Ortom commends Gov. Ishaku on peace initiative

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2019 0

Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom has commends his Taraba state counterpart, Governor Darius Ishaku for steps he has taken to end the crisis between Jukun and Tiv ethnic nationalities in Taraba state. The governor said the decision to set up a committee comprising Jukun and Tiv representatives will deepen dialogue and prevent further conflicts in […]

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Gov Ishaku says Nigeria not yet matured at 59

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2019 0

Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku has said that Nigeria, as an independent country has been unable to be transformed into an enviable status 59 years after it gained independence. Gov. Ishaku, who stated this yesterday while fielding questions from journalists at Government House, Jalingo, emphasized that Nigeria, as an independent entity is lagging behind compared […]

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Fish out killers of Catholic priest in Taraba, Ortom charges security agencies

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Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has urged security agencies in Taraba to fish out the killers of Rev. Fr. David Tanko of St. Peter’s Catholic Parish, Amadu in Taraba State. Ortom, in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Terver Akase, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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I’m not deterred by APC’s riggings – Gov Ishaku tells Tarabans

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2018 0

Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku has boasted that he is neither afraid nor deterred by the riggings perpetrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in some States of the Country. Ishaku made the assertion while fielding questions from newsmen after emerging as the sole candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primary election held at the […]

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2019: ALGON declares support for Gov Ishaku’s re-election bid

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2018 0

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) on Thursday threw its weight behind the re-election bid of Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state come 2019 governorship election. The State ALGON Chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Agya, who was flanked by 15 other LG chairmen, disclosed this at a press conference in Jalingo. Agya explained that they […]

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Traditional leaders laud Ishaku’s peace efforts, canvass support for anti open grazing law

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2017 0

Taraba Tiv traditional leaders yesterday commended governor Darius Ishaku for the practical steps he has taken to improve the security of lives and property in the state. In a communique issued at the end of their maiden Ijir Tamen meeting and signed by Zaki David Gbaa, (Ter Bali II) and ZakiTargema Ukange (Tyoor Gunduma) the […]

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Taraba government to prosecute tax defaulters

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2017 0

Taraba Governor, Darius Ishaku has said that the State Government would begin prosecutions of tax defaulters from 1st April, 2018. Governor Ishaku stated this while delivering a speech at a town hall meeting held at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo. At the event, ‘Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS)’ organised by the State Board […]

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Ishaku counsels PDP national chairmanship aspirants against rancour

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2017 0

Taraba State governor, Mr Darius Ishaku, has advised aspirants for national chairmanship seat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Dec. 9 convention against rancour in the pursuit of their ambition. Ishaku, represented by his deputy, Mr Haruna Manu, gave the advice when he received one of the aspirants, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, in Government […]

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Taraba Investment and Properties gets new MD

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2017 0

…Pledges better Service Delivery …Vows completing/commissioning on-going 104 Housing Units in Jalingo Mr. Iliya Ezekiel, recently appointed by Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku, as the Mananging Director of Taraba Investment and Properties (TRIP)  pledged better service delivery to the people of the state. Answering questions from newsmen in his office, Mr.

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PDP Leads In Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2015 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Taraba State, Darius Ishaku is reported to be leading the female governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). As at press time, in Kofar Sarki in Takum Local Government polling unit, the PDP had 588 votes against the APC’s 7. At Suntai Daaji in Donga Local […]