3 fleeing COVID-19 patients arrested in Adamawa, Taraba
Three fleeing coronavirus, COVID-19, patients have been arrested in Adamawa and Taraba states, respectively. While two of the runaway patients arrested in Adamawa State escaped from isolation centre in Gombe State, the other patient arrested in Taraba State escaped from Jalingo isolation centre last week.
Court asserts jurisdiction in suit involving Taraba chieftaincy crisis
A Jalingo High Court has declared that it has the Jurisdiction to entertain the chieftaicy suit instituted by stakeholders from Gassol LGA of Taraba, challenging the appointment of Mr John Sokwa, as the third class chief of the newly created Kwararrafa Chiefdom. The Taraba government praying the court to dismiss the suit because it was […]
Domestic accident shut me out of Taraba for 2 months — Gov Ishaku
Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku has declared that his absence from the state for about two months was occasioned by ‘domestic accident’ which he was still recovering from.
Taraba pledges speedy completion of 3,050MW Mambilla Hydro Project
The Governor of Taraba State, Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku has declared that the people of the state were committed and desirous to support the Federal Government in order to ensure speedy implementation of the 3,050MW Mambilla Hydro Power project domiciled in the state.
Taraba Local Government Polls to hold May 16
By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Local government elections in Taraba state has been fixed for May 16, 2020, by the State Independent Electoral Commission. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Philip Duwe while announcing the date, explained that previous delays in the conduct of the poll were occasioned by insecurity in some parts of the state. […]
Taraba develops five year policy document on family planning
Stakeholders on Family planning in Taraba state has developed a five year Demand Generation Strategy document for child spacing and reproductive health in line with global best practices.
One killed in attempt to kidnap provost of Taraba College
One person has been confirmed dead in an attempt to kidnap Dr. Mike Dio-Jen, the Provost of Taraba College of Education Zing, at his residence in Jalingo. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, at the Green Beach area of Kona ward, in Jalingo. An eye witness who spoke under anonymity told the […]
Supreme Court upholds conviction of ex-Taraba Gov, Jolly Nyame
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld the conviction and 12-year prison sentence that was handed to the former governor of Taraba State, Reverend Jolly Nyame, for stealing public funds. In a unanimous decision, a five-man panel of Justices of the apex court led by Justice Mary Odili, said it found no reason […]
Enthronement of justice will stem violence and killings – Atiku
Reports of renewed attacks at places in Plateau and Taraba states and elsewhere across the country are disturbing just as they remind us of how much work we still have ahead of us to tidy the country’s internal security apparatus.
Medical doctor tests positive to Lassa Fever in Taraba
The Management of Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo has confirmed that a Medical Doctor who is an house officer has tested positive to Lassa Fever in the state.
Court orders immediate reopening of Taraba Microfinance Bank
The Federal High Court, Jalingo Division has ordered the Taraba Police Command to immediately reopen all the branches of Taraba Microfinance Bank Ltd., pending the hearing and determination of the suite before the court. The Police has sealed the bank and all its branches three weeks ago following a disagreement between its management, directors and […]
