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...
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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...
Residents of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, have praised the state government for its ongoing large-scale tree planting campaign under the “Operation Green Jalingo” initiative, describing it as a major step towards improving the city’s environment and tackling the effects of climate change. The exercise is being carried out...
Association of Retired Local Government Civil Servants in Taraba State has declared its support for Governor Agbu Kefas’ bid for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The retirees said the governor’s approval of pensions for local government retirees in line with the new minimum...
Taraba State has intensified its international investment drive with a high-level engagement with European business executives and prospective investors in Istanbul, Türkiye. The delegation showcased the State’s investment opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, value-chain development, natural resources and other emerging sectors, while exploring partnerships to attract private investment, create jobs...
Member representing Donga/Takum/Ussa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Mark Bako Useni, has unveiled 133 constituency projects, declaring that his record in office would serve as the foundation of his campaign for a second term in the 2027 general election. Useni, who was elected on the platform...
A political support group, the Kefas/Tinubu 2027 Support Network (KSN), has donated office accommodation and operational vehicles to bolster the re-election campaigns of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas ahead of the 2027 general elections. The campaign office was officially inaugurated in Jalingo on Friday,...
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has officially launched the state’s Climate Change Policy and Action Plan, describing it as a major step towards protecting the environment and building a more climate-resilient future. The launch, held on Friday, brought together government officials, development partners and other stakeholders committed to...
Taraba State Government has begun returning mining equipment seized from illegal operators after verifying that the owners met newly introduced compliance requirements. The equipment was released by the state Taskforce on Anti-Illegal Mining following a due diligence process, marking a shift in the government’s approach to regulating mining activities...
Borno State Government has received national recognition for its sustained humanitarian interventions and commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable women, children and families across the state. The recognition was presented to Borno State at the 26th Regular National Council on Women Affairs, Child Advancement and Social Development, held...
Youths under the aegis of the Arewa Youth Assembly and Taraba People’s Assembly have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the 10 Nigerian Army Division in Taraba State. The youths, who turned out in large numbers for a solidarity rally in Jalingo, said the new...
National Council of Women (NCW) has called for a 50-50 affirmative action policy to guarantee greater representation of women in political positions across Nigeria. The council made the demand on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Jalingo, Taraba State, where it inaugurated its 10 million women voices states working committees...
Bishop of the United Methodist Church of Nigeria (UMCN), Rev. Emmanuel Ande, has distributed 45 motorcycles to district superintendents to improve evangelism and pastoral outreach in rural and hard-to-reach communities across the country. The motorcycles were presented on Monday during a ceremony held at the Blue Nile Hotel in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Speaking at the event, Bishop Ande said the donation was aimed at easing the transportation challenges faced by district superintendents, many of whom travel long distances to carry out church assignments and oversee activities within their districts. According to him, the motorcycles will enhance their mobility, enabling them to carry out regular visitations, preaching, and evangelistic activities more effectively in remote communities. He noted that the initiative was made possible by the prevailing peace, unity, and cooperation among members of the church. “The district superintendents many of them face significant challenges, many of them have to travel several miles to attend to their assignments, the church thought it wise to provide these mobility to all districts supritedents to attend to their various activities.” Bishop Ande explained that the district superintendents serve as representatives of the Bishop’s office in their respective conferences, making it necessary for them to have reliable means of transportation to effectively discharge their responsibilities. He expressed optimism that the motorcycles would improve the church’s evangelism efforts and strengthen its presence in rural communities where access has often been difficult. Some of the beneficiaries, who spoke with NATIONAL ACCORD, expressed appreciation to the church leadership for the gesture and pledged to put the motorcycles to good use. They assured that the motorcycles would enhance their missionary work, facilitate regular pastoral visits, and boost evangelism within their respective jurisdictions.