The Taraba state Primary Healthcare Development Agency on Monday in Jalingo, flagged off a statewide sensitisation campaign against the spread of COVID-19. Mr. Victor Bala, the chairman of the board of the agency, said that although the state had not recorded any case of the coronavirus pandemic, it was necessary for the agency to take […]
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 […]
The Chairman, Technical Committee on the dreaded coronavirus pandemic in Taraba state, Dr. Innocent Vakkai has maintained that the state, according to statistics by the NCDC has remained negative from the deadly disease. Dr. Vakkai, who doubles as the state C commissioner of health stated this on Tuesday while answering questions from journalists on the […]
The Taraba state government has distributed hand sanitizers to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Muslim Council for onward distribution to their members across the state. The Ddstribution, the Daily Times learnt was made through the COVID-19 technical committee constituted by the state government recently, for the purpose of curbing […]
The Taraba state government in an attempt to containing the spread of the dreaded coronavirus has closed down markets across the 16 local government areas of the state. Also the state government has banned Sunday church services and Friday Juma’at prayers across the state. The state’s Deputy Governor, Haruna Manu, disclosed this in Jalingo while […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba state chapter has declared three days prayers and fasting to end the spread of the coronavirus in Nigeria. State Chairman of CAN, Rev. Isaiah Jirapye, made the declaration on Sunday at the TEKAN/ECWA first quarter meeting in Jalingo. Jirapye said that the prayers and fasting were to be […]
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 […]
The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld the conviction and 12-year prison sentence that was handed to former governor of Taraba State, Reverend Jolly Nyame, for stealing public funds. On Nov. 17, 2019, the Court of Appeal also upheld the conviction of Nyame. How Fashola got Buhari smiling, grinning broadly The court, in two unanimous judgments […]
The Taraba state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on security agencies in the country to flush out criminals and enemies of the country who appear to target adherents of a particular faith. Chairman of the association, Rev. Isaiah Jirapye, made the call on Sunday at a prayer/walk procession held in […]
The Taraba state government has stated that its focus in the 2020 budget of over N215billion is to complete ongoing projects, initiate and execute others that have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the state. Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Solomon Elisha made the disclosure Friday during a press briefing at the […]
Hon ismaila maihanci has described as unfortunate the statement credited to Senator Emmanuel Bwacha accusing the Governor of taraba state His Excellency Arch Darius Dickson ishaku of Betrayal and anti party activities. Hon maihanci who is a grassroots politician in Taraba state in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja traced Senator Bwacha’s grouse with […]
The Emir of Muri, Alhaji Abbas Tafida, has called for peace through mutual understanding and forgiveness among all warring factions in Taraba state. The emir, who made the call while addressing journalists at his palace in Jalingo on Sunday, said the call is in response to reports before him that parties in the recent tribal […]
The Federal High Court, Jalingo Division has ordered the Taraba Police Command to immediately reopen all the branches of Taraba Microfinance Bank Ltd., pending the hearing and determination of the suite before the court. The Police has sealed the bank and all its branches three weeks ago following a disagreement between its management, directors and […]
Three Legislators from Taraba have repaired about 300 dilapidated boreholes in Bali-Gassol Federal Constituency in the state. The lawmakers are: Sen. Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf representing Taraba central; Gambo Mubarak, member representing Gassol and Bali federal constituency in the House of representatives; and Suleiman Abbas, member representing Gassol 1 constituency in the Taraba House of Assembly. […]
About 268 students Taraba state studying at various tertiary institutions across the country will benefit from Senator Emmanuel Bwacha’s scholarship scheme. Sen. Bwacha, who represents Taraba South Senatorial District, announced this during an interface with the media at his country home in Mararraba, Donga Local Government Area of the state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
Former Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Peter Abel Diah who resigned on Sunday night, has stated that his decision was for the interest of the state. While congratulating the new speaker, Joseph Albasu Alkinjoh, and all newly elected officers of the Assembly, in a statement, he appreciated Governor Darius Ishaku for the […]
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has flagged off exercise AYEM AKPATUMA II in Takum, Taraba state with a charge on troops to consolidate on the gains recorded during the first exercise in the state. This is contained in a statement by the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Ikechukwu Eze, on Sunday […]
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 […]
Stakeholders from Jukun and Tiv communities in Taraba state have applauded the state government for initiating a peace committee saddled with the responsibility of achieving peace in the flash points of Takum, Wukari and Donga. Chairman of the Committee, Chief John Mamman confirmed that the visit to the warring local governments by the committee has […]
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 […]