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Imbibe reading culture, Taraba speaker urges students

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2018 0

The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abel Peter Diah has called on the Students of various higher institutions of learning across the State to imbibe the culture of reading. Peter Diah made the call during the launch of a book titled: “Protocol and Etiquette: A

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Insurgency: Taraba LG boss worried by continuous influx of IDPs

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

The Chairman of Donga Local Government Council of Taraba, Mr. Nashuka Ipeyen on Sunday warned that the continuous influx of victims of suspected herdsmen attacks into the council may lead to a humanitarian disaster, without intervention from the state and Federal Government. Ipeyen disclosed this while conducting newsmen round the Internally Displaced Persons Camps across

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’25 killed’ in fresh ‘herdsmen’ attack in Taraba, as gun men hit Zamafara

Ihesiulo Grace 13 April 2018 0

At least 25 persons have been killed in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen in Jandeikyula village of Wukari local government area of Taraba state. Similarly, suspected bandits on Wednesday attacked two villages in Anka local government area of Zamfara state, killing some people. Witnesses told news men that the suspects stormed Jandeikyula village around 7pm […]

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Panel probes allegations of bias, ethnic cleansing against Nigerian Army

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai, has inaugurated a 10- member panel to investigate allegations of ethnic cleansing and bias made against the Nigerian Army in Taraba State. Inaugurating the panel at the Army Headquarters on Monday, General Buratai assured that the recent allegations which had potential to damage the reputation […]

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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 […]

Education News

Re-introduce college’s running cost, Provost urges Taraba Govt

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2018 0

The Provost, College of Education (COE), Zing in Taraba State, Dr. Mike Dio Jen has called on the State Government to re-introduce the running cost it usually give the College to enhance its day to day academic activities. Dr. Mike Dio, made the call while fielding questions from journalists in his office, shortly after the […]

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Angry constituents stone Reps member from Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2018 0

Angry constituents Saturday stoned Hon. Garba Hamman Julde, a member of the House of Reps representing Bali-Gassol Federal constituency of Taraba state. Citing failed representation and abandonment of his constituents for more than two years, the constituents vent their anger after the lawmaker presented 11 motorcycles and one car to ward executives and local government

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Fulani Leaders Decry Over Arbitrary Arrest, Killings of Women, Others in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2018 0

Fulani leaders in Taraba state North East Nigeria have on Sunday demanded justice and fairness from Police and Takum local government council alleging that several nomadic herdsmen were arbitrary arrested and killed in the last two weeks. At a press conference, the Fulani leaders decried the alleged arbitrary arrest and persecution of their members by […]

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PDP condemns Buhari’s inability to visit victims of Taraba Killings

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s inability to visit families and communities that lost their loved ones during the killings to Taraba State during his visit to the state on Monday. The party further expressed displeasure on Buhari for comparing the number of deaths among all the affected states, saying that […]

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Buhari’s planned visit to Taraba, Benue others an afterthought – PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2018 0

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has considered President Mohammadu Buhari’s planned visit to Taraba, Benue, Rivers and other states where Nigerians have been victims of a killing spree, as an afterthought and a fresh device to further hoodwink the people ahead of the 2019 general elections. The party made its position known on Monday in […]

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Any law that passed through due process, is validly made – Agetu

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2018 0

For sometime now the anti-gracing laws enacted by some states constantly ravaged by herdsmen to curtail their activities, have been eliciting several reactions, some for or against. How do these reactions affect the enforcement of the laws? What about the validity of these laws? Did they follow the due process as required by law before […]

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Taraba begins implementation of Anti-open Grazing Law on Jan 24

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2018 0

The Taraba State government has said that it would start the implementation of its anti-open grazing law in phases with an intensified enlightenment campaign and training to both the law enforcers and the herdsmen. The Deputy Governor of the state, Haruna Manu, on Monday disclosed this in media briefing shortly after a closed-door meeting with […]

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Herdsmen attack: 56 given mass burial in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2018 0

It was emotion laden moment as more than 56 persons killed by fulani militias in Didango village were given mass burial at Abbare, Lau Local Government, Taraba state. Donaddo, Lavoro, Katibu, Didango and Maku communities were raided by fulani militias in what is perceived to be coordinated attacks which lasted two days with houses razed […]

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Gov Ishaku tasks Tarabans on love, sharing

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba State on Monday tasked residents of the state to use the period of Christmas to share love with one another despite religious inclinations saying such will foster peace and development across the state. Ishaku made the call at Government House, Jalingo while delivering his 2017 Christmas message to the […]

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One dead, three kidnapped as gunmen raid Taraba Village

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2017 0

Unknown gunmen has killed a vigilante and abducted three members of the same family in a village in Taraba State. Our source reported that the kidnappers invaded Dukga-Koffi village in Gassol Local Government Area of the state Tuesday midnight on motorcycles and ambushed vigilantes who were on patrol in the area. The hoodlums, who were […]

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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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10 killed, Houses Destroyed as Fresh violence erupts in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2017 0

At least 10 people have been killed and several houses burnt in fresh violence that erupted, yesterday, in Taraba State, witnesses say. However, police said six people died in the clashes between the Fulani and Mummuye ethnic groups in Lau Local Government Area of the state. Since last Friday, there have been pockets of violence […]

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Suntai’s Doctor, 13 Others Face Probe for Negligence, Misconduct

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

Fourteen 14 medical doctors, including physician to ailing Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State, may appear before the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal for various offences, ranging from improper conduct to negligence of duty. The MDPDC has the status of a High Court as its judgement can be appealed only before the Court of […]

Politics

Women Group Canvass Female as Deputy Senate President

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

  Following the failure of a female to emerge as the first woman governor of Taraba State, some groups of women are canvassing for the emergence of a woman as the next Deputy Senate President in the 8th Assembly. This is coming as jostle for positions in the incoming government appears to have reached fever […]

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Taraba APC Governorship Candidate Rejects Results, Heads For Tribunal

Ihesiulo Grace 26 April 2015 0

  The All Progressives Congress candidate in the just-concluded governorship election in Taraba State, Sen. Aisha Alhassan, has rejected the results of the poll as announced by INEC on Sunday. Addressing a press conference in Jalingo, shortly after the announcement of the results, Alhassan described the entire elections process as a “daylight robbery” and said […]