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Reflecting on 100 Days in Office: Key Achievements of Governor Ododo

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Reflecting on 100 Days in Office: Key Achievements of Governor Ododo

During his initial 100 days as Governor, Usman Ododo of Kogi State has highlighted various accomplishments, including a significant meeting with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Another noteworthy achievement Ododo mentioned was his first courtesy visit from the Ife-Olukotun Community in Yagba East Local Government Area. The Governor also emphasized his active involvement in important gatherings such as the Progressive Governors Forum in Abuja and a joint session with the Governors of Kogi, Ondo, and Taraba alongside Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari. Ododo shared his list of achievements as Kogi State Governor through an official X handle post on Thursday, accompanied by an infographic featuring his photograph. In his statement, he expressed commi...

Chairman of Taraba Council Denies Allegations of Withholding Workers’ Salaries

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Chairman of Taraba Council Denies Allegations of Withholding Workers’ Salaries

Breaking his silence on the matter, Dauda Aboki, the chairman of Bali Local Government Council in Taraba State, refuted claims circulating regarding the payment of workers' salaries. During a press conference held on Thursday in Jalingo, the state capital, Aboki addressed allegations of certain staff members not receiving their salaries for a period exceeding four months. Prior complaints from some council workers regarding delayed payments and suspicions directed at the chairman were dismissed during his statement. Aboki clarified that the individuals in question were not formally documented on the council's payroll, as they were originally meant to replace retired or deceased employees, but proper documentation procedures were still pending, causing delays in salary processing. Blami...

Concerns raised over prolonged blackout in Taraba State; Governor criticizes delay in power restoration

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Concerns raised over prolonged blackout in Taraba State; Governor criticizes delay in power restoration

The disruption of electricity supply in Taraba State due to the vandalism of four transmission line towers along the Jos-Gombe 330kV line has drawn the attention of Governor Agbu Kefas. Since the incident on 22 April 2024, the state has been plunged into darkness for nearly three weeks, a situation that Governor Kefas finds unacceptable. During a press conference in Jalingo on Thursday, the Commissioner of Energy and Economic Development, Naomi Tanko Agbu, representing the Governor, condemned the sabotage as a thoughtless act. Addressing the media, she emphasized the negative impact of such actions, stating, “These senseless acts of sabotage have not only undermined the reliability of electrical infrastructure in the North-East region but have also caused significant inconvenience and ...

9May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Resolution of Land Dispute: Tiv Community Relocated by Jibu Chiefdom in Taraba

In Taraba State, the age-old conflict between the Tiv and Hausa communities in Bali Local Government Council has finally been resolved through the relocation of the Tiv community to a new area. Alhaji Abubakar Mahmoud, the traditional ruler of Jibu chiefdom, took the decision to relocate the Tiv community of Dugwer to a different section within the chiefdom. This strategic move, as disclosed by Mahmoud in Taraba on Thursday, aims to put an end to the longstanding dispute between the Tiv and Hausa communities in the region. Explaining the rationale behind the relocation, Mahmoud highlighted that it is part of a concerted effort to achieve a peaceful resolution outside of the judicial system and restore harmony in the area. “The allocation of this new land is intended to facilitate a pea...

Police Officer in Taraba Killed by Vigilante Group in Ambush

8May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Police Officer in Taraba Killed by Vigilante Group in Ambush

A tragic incident unfolded in Taraba State as an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, was fatally shot and killed by a vigilante group. Reports indicate that the police officer, identified by his force number as AP/NO191462, lost his life in an ambush at Sandirde village in Gassol local government council of the state. Police Commissioner David Iloyanomon, in a statement released to the press in Jalingo, the state capital, disclosed that the ambush was orchestrated by the vigilante group's leader, Ali Dissol. Detailing the event, he stated, “On 4/5/2024, a team of special strike force operatives attached to Government House Taraba State, led by SP Jamu Emmanuel, fell into an ambush at Sandirde village in Gassol local government council orchestrated by a local vigilante group.” The ...

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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NYSC advice Corps members to avoid traveling at night

Corps members serving their mandatory one-year service in Taraba State are being advised against embarking on night journeys, according to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). During the closing ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream II, the State NYSC coordinator, Mr. Ella Aji Williams, emphasized the importance of avoiding night travel and urged Corps members to stop their journey by 6 pm. He also recommended that if they find themselves running late, they should seek accommodation at the nearest military or police barracks for the night. In addition, the coordinator discouraged them from flagging down vehicles by the roadside and instead suggested using designated motor parks for their safety. Williams reiterated the NYSC management's travel advice, stating, "You are require...

Appeal from Wukari University Teaching Hospital to the Nigerian government for initial funding

7May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Appeal from Wukari University Teaching Hospital to the Nigerian government for initial funding

Professor Daniel Zanyu Egah, the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the newly established Wukari University Teaching Hospital in Taraba State, has urged the federal government to promptly allocate a takeoff grant for the hospital. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday in the state, Professor Egah stressed the vital role of federal assistance in maintaining the hospital's operations. He underscored the potential of the hospital in delivering high-quality healthcare services to the people of Taraba State and surrounding areas if adequately supported by the federal government. In addition to acknowledging Governor Agbu Kefas' contribution to the hospital, the Acting CMD appealed for financial support from the federal government to ensure the institution's sustainability. He pointed out th...

Delivery of Anthrax Vaccines by Nigerian Government to Taraba

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Delivery of Anthrax Vaccines by Nigerian Government to Taraba

Hundreds of doses of anthrax vaccines have been delivered to the Taraba State government by the federal government. Upon receiving the vaccines in Jalingo on Monday, Professor Nicholas Namessan Oliver, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, expressed that the vaccines would aid the state government in its efforts to combat the spread of anthrax. The Agriculture and Food Security department accepted the vaccines on behalf of the Taraba State government. In appreciation of the federal government, the commissioner announced plans to distribute the vaccines to livestock farmers across all sixteen local government councils in the state, including the two special development areas. He highlighted that the distribution strategy aims to safeguard the state's livestock and secure i...

Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

6May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Weather Outlook: NiMet Forecasts 3-Day Stretch of Sunshine and Haze Starting Monday

Expect sunny conditions with haziness from Monday to Wednesday nationwide, according to the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. For Monday, NiMet anticipates sunny and hazy weather in parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina states, with a possibility of morning thunderstorms in Taraba state. Localized thunderstorms are likely over Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Taraba states. In the North Central region, cloud patches and intervals of sunshine are expected, with chances of localized thunderstorms in the morning over the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Benue, and Kogi states. Later in the day, localized thunderstorms may occur over the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states. Over the Inland South and Coastal areas, cloudy skies wit...

Bus carrying 18 passengers crashes in Taraba, resulting in multiple injuries

5May

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Bus carrying 18 passengers crashes in Taraba, resulting in multiple injuries

Reports indicate that a Kakara Transport Nig. Ltd. bus, with a capacity of 18 seats, was involved in an accident within Gashaka Local Government Council of Taraba State. The incident occurred shortly after passing the old bridge, a short distance from Serti, the administrative headquarters of Gashaka Council, and led to several passengers sustaining injuries of varying severity. Allegedly, the driver of the 18-seat bus, en route from Gembu to Jalingo, lost control after the rear tires experienced a sudden burst. Witnesses interviewed by NewsNow pointed to potential overloading as the cause of the accident. As per one witness, the bursting of the two rear tires was attributed to the bus being overloaded. The bus overturned three times before coming to a halt following a collision with ...