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6 Brigade conduct 2-day intense search for terrorists, bandits in Southern Taraba villages

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 June 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has led troops of the newly established Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari in a robust two-day clearance operations across parts of Southern Taraba. The

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Eight farmers shot, hacked to death by herders in Taraba – Security source say

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 May 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka Eight farmers in Chinku community, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, near Benue border have either been shot or hacked to death by Fulani herders, a security source attached to Operation Hadin Kai, has said. The military source said the prime target of the killer herdsmen were farmers as they went […]

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Farmer/Herder conflict: Taraba Govt set to create peace Commission, lauds SFCG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

BY OKERAFOR ATHANATIUS Taraba State government has reaffirmed its administration’s commitment towards resolving and/or bringing permanent solution to farmer/herder conflicts, crisis and wars across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. Government has therefore, concluded plans to create an entity known as Peace Commission in the State. The Chief of Staff to

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Gov. Kefas Meets Investors, Experts From USA, Italy to unlock Taraba’s economic fortune

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 November 2024 0

Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has reiterated his decision to transform Taraba State using the state’s available natural resources to propel growth and development. The Governor stated this when he received investors and experts from the United States of America and Italy at the TY Danjuma House, Jalingo, on the 3rd of November, 2024. […]

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Taraba State Sign MoU With CCECC On Development Projects

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 November 2024 0

By Nsikak Ekpenyong The Taraba statement government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), aimed at accelerating the development of the state’s energy, infrastructure, and economy. A statement issued by Yusuf Sanda ,Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Taraba State,stated that the MoU was signed

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Taraba signs MoU to build ‘Eco-Lodges’ in Sardauna

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Taraba State Government through the Ministry of Heritage and Ecotourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African International Documentary Festival Foundation (AFIDFF) to build eco-lodges and the associated amenities that promote sustainable tourism and environmental conservation. in Tunga SGEN, Sardauna LGA, Taraba State. The

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Terrorism: Troops neutralise wanted commander, recover arms in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2024 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA Odumegu a notorious terrorist commander and second in command to Fullfire the leader of a notorious terrorist gang operating around Taraba and Benue States has met his Waterloo in the hand of troops. The notorious second in command who has been on the wanted list of Security agencies fell under a superior […]

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Taraba: Governor Kefas appoints 133 aides

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 June 2024 0

By Tom Garba A Press Statement signed by the secretary to the government of Taraba State,Chief (Barr) Gebon Timothy Kataps revealed a total of 133 aides was approved by His Excellency Dr Kefas Agbu, the Governor of the state. The appointments was approved by the Governor to occupy the offices of; Special advisers, senior special […]

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Taraba: Troops clear terrorists’ camp, rescue kidnapped victims

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 May 2024 0

In the series of successful operations conducted by troops of 6 Brigade/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE between 27 and 29 April 2024, a terrorists’ camp has been cleared, kidnapped victims rescued, and a significant amount of arms and ammunition recovered. The operation is aimed at eliminating the threat posed by terrorists instigating fear and chaos […]

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Taraba kidnap kingpin: Wadume, given heroic welcome after jail term

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Ibbi, a community in Taraba State, was in a joyous mood on Sunday, April 7, 2024, as dozens of residents trooped out to welcome popular kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Baba aka Wadume. Politics Nigeria recalls that Wadume was arrested in August 2019 after the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the IGP squad that arrested him were […]

Politics

INEC includes all parties in supplementary election in Taraba

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 February 2024 0

By Okerafor Athanasius The Taraba State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Umar Muktar Gajiram has emphatically declared that all the political parties that participated in the February 3, 2024 by-election in the State will be contesting in the February 14, 2024 supplementary election. A press statement signed and issued to Journalists in Jalingo by the All Progressive […]

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APC remains party to beat in Taraba – Malle

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 January 2024 0

By Okerafor Athanasius The All Progressive Congress (APC) flag bearer in the February 3rd House of Representatives bye election for Jalingo Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Malle has stated that he has the capacity to win the election. Malle addressed supporters late Saturday at the party’s Secretariat in Jalingo […]

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Kefas pledges welfare services to Rtd. Military Officers in Taraba

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 January 2024 0

By Okerafor Athanasius Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has pledged welfare services to the senior fitizens in the state to help alleviate the sufferings they are passing through. Dr. Kefas made the pledge on Monday while speaking on the occasion of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, Jalingo. […]

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Taraba AA HoR candidate pledges jobs for youths

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 January 2024 0

BY OKERAFOR ATHANATIUS The Action Alliance (AA) candidate for Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency bye-election scheduled by INEC for February in Taraba State, Hon. Munir Adamu Kofi has pledged to offer job opportunities for the teeming youths of the constituency if given the mandate. Kofi made the pledge during an interface with Journalists shortly […]

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Tafida picks PDP ticket for HOR bye election in Taraba

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 January 2024 0

By Okerafor Athanasius Following the Taraba State bye – election scheduled to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on 3rd February, 2024 for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has late Monday, picked Hon. Sadique Abbas Tafida as its Candidate for the election. Daily Times correspondent reports

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Taraba APGA lawmaker narrates challenges after victory at the polls

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 January 2024 0

By Okerafor Athanasius All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) lawmaker, Hon. Anas Shuaibu Didango representing Karim II Constituency at the Taraba State House of Assembly, said his victory at the polls was faced with numerous challenges since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of the March 18, 2023 elections. Hon. Didango, who described

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Taraba APGA lawmaker distributes MTN Solar Boosters to constituent

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 December 2023 0

By Okerafor Athanasius Taraba State lawmaker, Hon. Anas Shuaibu Didango of Karim Lamido Local Government Area of the state has distributed and installed about Twelve MTN Solar Boosters in 12 communities under his constituency. Shuaibu, Daily Times gathered, is a member of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) who represents the people of Karim II […]

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Local Govt Autonomy begins in Taraba – Hassan

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 November 2023 0

By Okerafor Athanasius The Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Local Government, Traditional and Chieftaincy Affairs in Taraba State, Mr. Babangida Hassan has stated that Governor Agbu Kefas’ initiatives of organizing Local Government Council Elections for Council Chairmen across the State is the beginning of the processes of granting approval for Local Government

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Taraba NNPP boss decries LG polls’ results declared by TSIEC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 November 2023 0

By Okerafor Athanasius The Chairman of the Taraba State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Hon. Abdullahi Ade has expressed worry over the Results of the November 18 Local Government Election declared by the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC). Hon. Ade said, declaring the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) winners of all the […]

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Taraba LG Polls: We’ll take Duwe by his Words – NNPP boss says

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 November 2023 0

By Okerafor Athanasius The Taraba State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has restated its resolve to win overwhelmingly in the November 18 Local Government Council Elections to be conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC). The State Chairman NNPP, Hon. Abdullahi Ade said if the TSIEC Chairman, Dr. Philip Duwe fulfills […]