The ongoing ASUU strike in Taraba State has become more than an industrial dispute; it is gradually turning into a political controversy, with students bearing the greatest consequences. Those who believe the strike will automatically diminish Governor Agbu Kefas’ electoral influence should remember that former Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai...
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Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has visited the newly established 10 Division Garrison Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Jalingo as part of efforts to strengthen security operations and protect communities across the state. The visit was aimed at deepening collaboration between the state government and security agencies...
Fear has returned to communities in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State after suspected bandits launched another deadly attack, killing a pregnant woman, a military personnel and a local hunter while abducting several residents. The latest attack occurred barely 12 days after gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded...
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), through its Yola Operations Office, has received a report from the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA) on a banditry attack in Binnari Community, Muri C Ward, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, which reportedly claimed 62 lives and left 52 persons injured....
Senate on Wednesday condemned the deadly attack on Binari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, where about 80 people were reportedly killed. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Sen. Shuaibu Lau (APC-Taraba) during plenary. Lau said the attack had created fear, displaced...
Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the security situation in the country, saying the protection of Nigerians should take precedence over preparations for the 2027 presidential campaign. In a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, Ibe referred to President Tinubu’s earlier assurance that governance would remain his priority during the election season, arguing that the promise should be reflected in efforts to safeguard lives across the country. “On October 14, President @officialABAT assured Nigerians that governance would remain his priority during the election campaign. His campaign timetable subsequently provided for appearances in just 12 of the 36 states. Fair enough. “But that promise must be measured by the safety of Nigerians, not merely by the number of rallies the President attends,” he wrote. Ibe cited the attack on Binnari village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, which occurred on Friday, October 23. According to him, Amnesty International reported that at least 40 people were killed during the attack, while shops were looted, houses were burnt and many residents were forced to flee their homes. Describing the victims as ordinary Nigerians whose lives mattered, he said the tragedy deserved urgent attention from the nation’s leadership. “These were human beings with families, livelihoods and dreams. Their protection should command greater presidential urgency than preparations for another term,” he stated. The former vice president’s aide also compared the attack with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s presidential campaign flag-off held in Kaduna. “While the APC organised its campaign flag-off in Kaduna, families in Binnari were counting their dead. What does the promise to prioritise governance mean to those families?” he asked. He further urged the Federal Government to move beyond expressing sympathy and take decisive action to improve security and ensure justice for victims. “Condolences cannot substitute for protection. Nigerians deserve timely security intervention, support for survivors and the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. “Attending fewer rallies is a scheduling decision. Protecting Nigerians is the test of leadership. “Mr President, where is the urgency to secure Nigerian lives?” Ibe wrote. The comments add to the growing political debate over security as political parties intensify activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Federal Government has repeatedly maintained that tackling insecurity remains one of its top priorities, while security agencies continue operations against armed groups in different parts of the country. However, opposition figures have continued to call for stronger and more decisive action to protect lives and property across Nigeria.
Amnesty International has condemned the deadly attack on Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, saying at least 40 people were killed by gunmen in Friday’s assault. The global human rights organisation described the attack as a tragedy that showed “utter disdain for the sanctity...
Residents of Binari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State have fled their homes after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack that reportedly killed 26 villagers, including women and children, shortly after Juma’a prayers on Friday. Several other residents were still missing as of the time...
Taraba State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG), China, to establish a framework for strategic cooperation in solid minerals development, heavy equipment supply, infrastructure expansion and technical capacity building. The MoU was signed on 18 October 2026 by Agbu Kefas, the...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Taraba State has stepped up preparations for the 2027 General Election with plans for coordinated security coverage across all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 168 Registration Areas, alongside a strategic Election Project Plan establishing key performance targets for electoral officers. The...
Barely 35 days after the deadly collapse at the Gidan Best mining site in Taraba State, elders and leaders of Mayokam community in Bali Local Government Area have accused security personnel deployed to secure the area of collecting millions of naira to allow illegal mining activities to continue at...
As campaigns for the January 2027 presidential election gather momentum, the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has launched its grassroots mobilisation campaign in Taraba State, calling on residents to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The movement, led by its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as...
Borno State Governor and Chairman of the North East Governors’ Forum, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, is hosting the five other governors of the region for the Forum’s 13th regular meeting in Maiduguri. The visiting governors are Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi, Muhammadu Inuwa...
Taraba Integrity Network has challenged SaharaReporters to provide documentary evidence to support its report alleging financial misconduct against the Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA), Dr. Echuseh Audu. The group said the financial transactions mentioned in the report did not prove that Dr. Audu diverted...
Former classmates of Senator David Jimkuta at Government Secondary School (GSS), Wukari, Taraba State, have rejected allegations that the lawmaker forged his secondary school certificate, insisting that he graduated with them in the year 2000. The alumni, under the GSS Wukari Set 2000, spoke during a press briefing in...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council has said the recent ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Tribunal in Paris reinforces its claim that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is not fit to lead Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday, the...
Fresh violence has erupted on the Mambilla Plateau in Taraba State, leaving scores of people dead, destroying homes, farmlands and livestock, while hundreds of residents, mostly women, children and the elderly, have fled across the border to neighbouring Cameroon for safety. The latest clashes, involving members of the Mambila...
A mining pit located at Mayo Kam community in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State has collapsed on illegal miners, killing no fewer than 20 people including women and children. The incident which occured on Thursday has thrown the community members into mourning. Those who were killed in...
As preparations for the 2027 governorship election gather pace in Taraba State, Professor Nuhu Abubakar Atta is stepping into the political arena with a record that cuts across academics, development finance, public service, business and political strategy. For Atta, however, the journey is not simply about adding another name...
Senator David Jimkuta, who represents Taraba South in the Senate, has dismissed allegations that he received N500 million meant for women empowerment in the district. The lawmaker described the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Taraba South, Dr. Jessy Adi Ashimate, as false, baseless and...