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Decomposed Corpses Of Abducted Wives, Children Of Taraba Monarch Found

The decomposed bodies of two abducted wives and five children of the Chief of Mutumbiyu Justices Chiefdom in Taraba State, Justice Sani Muhammed (rtd), have been found.The monarch disclosed the tragedy to newsmen in an interview on Saturday.He said the bodies were discovered early Saturday morning and would be buried at Mutumbiyu. “The bodies of

Supreme Court Affirms Agbu As Taraba PDP Governor Candidate

The ligations challenging the candidacy of Col. Kefas Agbu (rtd) as the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Taraba State, have been squashed by the Supreme Court on Friday. One of the governorship aspirants, Prof. Jerome Nyameh, had instituted a case against Kefas challenging the process that brought him as the candidate of the part
Photos From Burial Of Four Siblings Killed By Kidnappers In Taraba After Collecting N60m Ransom

The abducted siblings who were killed by kidnappers after collecting N60 million ransom from their father, have been buried in Garin Dogo in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State.The kidnappers abducted the three siblings in Garin Dogo community and demanded N100m ransom from their father, Alhaji Musa Falke, a cattle dealer, however they settl

Mother And Son Returning To Their Hometown In Enugu For Christmas Die In Road Crash In Taraba

A 52-year-old woman and her son, have died in a fatal accident along Jalingo - Wukari road in Taraba State. It was gathered that Lolo Eucharia Onyeogaziri Obasi and her son, Richard Chidera, 20, were travelling to their hometown, Awgu in Enugu State when the accident happened. A wake keep was held for them at St. Theresa's Catholic Cathedral
Bandits Kill Three Siblings in Taraba After Collecting N60m Ransom

Bandits in Taraba State killed three abducted siblings after collecting N60 million ransom from their father alongside a motorcycle rider.The killing of the abducted children took place on Sunday, 25th December 2022, at a forest near Garin Dogo in the Lau Local Government Area of the state.According to the source, “The abductors initially reques

No Fewer Than 193 Christian Pilgrims From Taraba, Gombe Depart For Pilgrimage

No fewer than 193 Christian pilgrims from Taraba and Gombe states would be transported to Jordan through the Yola International Airport for the 2022 pilgrimage.Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Chairman of the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, made this known while addressing the intending pilgrims at the point of departure in Yola on Monday.Prof. Is
It’s Like Secondary School Inter-house Sport – Deji Adeyanju Ridicules Obi’s Rally In Taraba

Abuja-based activist, Deji Adeyanju has stated that the presidential rally of Labour party candidate, Peter Obi in Taraba state on Wednesday looked like a secondary school inter-house sports competition. Adeyanju stated this on his verified Facebook page on Thursday.He added that Nigerians joke too much. He posted: “The Obi rally in Taraba yest

BREAKING: Court Sacks Taraba Senator For Joining APC

The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo the Taraba State capital has sacked Emmanuel Bwacha as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Justice Simon Amobeda in his ruling ordered him to immediately vacate his seat as a Senator. He argued that his mandate in the Red Chamber belongs to the
How Police Arrest Wanted Ambazonian Separatist Leader, General Bazil In Taraba

The Cameroon Ambazonia commander terrorizing some Nigerian communities bordering the Republic of Cameroon for years, has been arrested by Taraba police command.Addressing a press conference in Jalingo, the state capital, Taraba's Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Sokoya said the arrest of the Ambazonia leader, popularly known as General Bazil,

Taraba Assembly Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike

Taraba State House of Assembly workers, under the aegis of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have commenced an indefinite strike over the non-payment of outfit allowances by the State government.PASAN issued the strike notice on Monday via a statement jointly signed by its State chairman, Ibrahim Bala Yusuf and the Secretary,
"We‘re Dying Slowly"- Taraba Pensioners Beg Over Unpaid 6 Months Benefits

The pathetic living condition of pensioners in Taraba State has become a source of concern for close watchers of the situation.The senior citizens, who over the years have endured their pitiable predicament, are beginning to lose patience, claiming that the state government seems to be paying lip service to their plight.This may have forced them i

How Vigilante Group Denies Connection In Killing Of 12 Persons In Taraba

A vigilante group operating between Gassol and Bali local government area of Taraba state, Da Yardan Allah Mu Je Masu, has disassociated itself from the killing of 12 persons in Zudai community of Bali LGA.The group at a briefing said it had no connection with the killing of innocent persons. Chairman of the group, Gidado Sabuzy, who spoke said th
Fourteen Farmers Die In Taraba Boat Mishap, Many Others Missing

As many as 14 farmers have reportedly perished in Taraba State.The farmers died in a boat mishap while many others are missing in Gwamtamu village in the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State.The farmers were said to be trying to harvest their crops from a flooded farmland when the incident happened.It was learnt that the farmers who were i

Residents in Fear As Heavy Explosions Rock Taraba State (Photos)

There was panic on Sunday night, September 18, following an [email protected] in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state.It was gathered that incident occurred at about 9:35pm close to the First Roundabout leading to the Taraba State University.Confirming the incident to newsmen on Monday, Usman Abdullahi, police public relations officer (PPRO) in Taraba, sa
Bandits Kill 16 Villagers, Abduct Several Others In Taraba Communities

Bandits have again killed no fewer than sixteen persons in different communities of Taraba State.DAILY POST learnt that the bandits stormed the communities in their numbers at the weekend and whisked away several persons.Communities invaded by the attackers are Gidado and Garinkuka villages in Gunduma district of Mutum-Biyu chiefdom in Gassol Loca

APC Guber Candidate, Bwacha Donates Mercedes Benz To Prison Returnee Ex Taraba Gov. Nyame

The governorship flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has donated a brand new Mercedes Benz to the former governor of the state, Rev. Jolly Nyame.It was gathered that the car gift came a few hours after the former governor was released from the correctional centre.The gesture, as noticed by o

Bandits Kill Three, Abduct Scores In Taraba

The attack came barely three days after bandits blocked the Mutum-Biyu- Garba Chede road killing a driver and abducting passengers in the neighbouring Gassol Local Government area of the State.Three persons have been killed and many abducted by bandits on Sunday night, according to a report by Punch. The attack took place in Bali town, the headqua

Shocking As Taraba Female Pilgrim Declared Missing In Saudi Arabia

One out of the 668 Muslim pilgrims from Taraba State to the just concluded pilgrimage in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has been declared missing.The missing pilgrim, Hassan Abdullahi Bamuze, was reported to be missing from the two batches of pilgrims that arrived in the state.Confirming the report on Saturday in Jalingo, the state capital, the Publ
Taraba: Police Arrest Suspects In Connection With Monarch, Son’s Killing

Some suspects have been arrested by the Taraba State police command in connection with the brutal killing of the traditional ruler of Yukuben chiefdom on July 28.The monarch, Udeng Ibrahim Yamusa and his son, Musa Ibrahim, were alleged to have been killed along Kpambo-Fikyu road in an ambush by suspected militias, in Takum Local Government Council

Taraba Boils As Suspected Bandits Kill Traditional Ruler And His Son

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed the traditional ruler of Yukuben chiefdom in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, Udeng Ibrahim Yamusa, and his son, Musa Ibrahim. It was gathered that the bandits kidnapped the monarch and his son in Kpambo, along Takum Kashimbila road while returning home from Takum, the headquarters of Takum LG
Watch Bikini Videos Of BBNaija Housemate, Lawyer From Taraba And 43rd Miss Nigeria, Beauty

Bikini videos of Big Brother Naija housemate and 43rd Miss Nigeria, Beauty, has been shared online shortly after she was unveiled on the reality show. The lawyer from Taraba state was spotted having fun by the seaside in the videos shared online. Watch the videos below..[html]

Boko Haram Bomb Manufacturer Nabbed By Police in Taraba (Photos)

The Taraba State Police Command has arrested a suspected bomb manufacturer who also is a member of the Boko Haram terrorist group linked to three bomb explosions recorded in the state this year.The suspect was arrested in his house which he uses as a factory at Tella town within Gassol Local Government area of the state.He was apprehended with dif
37-year-old Bomb Expert Arrested In Taraba

Operatives of the Taraba state police command have arrested a 37-year-old bomb expert.The alleged terrorist, whose name was given as Bala Umar, was yesterday paraded before newsmen by the state Commissioner of Police, Abimbola A. Shokoya.The suspect who was arrested in Tella town of Gassol local government council of the state was allegedly armed

PHOTOS: Taraba Women Stage Protest Over Disappearance Of Children In The Community

Women in Wukari town, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Monday, June 13, staged a peacful protest over incessant disappearance of children in the area.It was gathered that no fewer than eight children have been reported missing in the council and their whereabouts are still unknown. Speaking during the peaceful rally, Justin Ajifken
Panic As Bandits Threaten To Launch Attacks During Election Campaigns in Taraba

According to a report by Daily Post, there is serious panic among Taraba State politicians after some bandits reportedly warned them not to campaign. Although there is a ban on campaigns in the state, the bandits’ warning is said to have heightened tension among the politicians. The bandits are alleged to have taken over forests surrounding the

SAD: How 7 Nigerian Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Ambush Army General’s Convoy In Taraba

At least, seven Nigerian soldiers have been killed following an ambush on the convoy of the commanding officer of the 93 Army Battalion, Takum, Taraba State by gunmen suspected to be terrorists. Military sources told SaharaReporters that the Brigadier General was on his way to Jalingo on Tuesday when the incident happened.One of the sources said t

How Unknown Gunmen Invade Mosque, Kill District Head In Taraba

Muslim faithful observing the ongoing Ramadan fast in Taraba State have again been thrown into mourning as unknown gunmen have killed a monarch in another mosque.The incident came barely two weeks after armed bandits launched an attack on a mosque in Bali local government council killing three persons and living others with various degrees of inju
Popular Businessman, Alhaji Gidado Killed By Gunmen, Wife & Sons Kidnapped In Taraba

A cattle merchant, Alhaji Gidado Hassan has been killed by gunmen in Jalingo, Taraba State capital on Wednesday, March 23.His wife and two of his sons were also abducted by the assailants.Daily Trust reported that Alhaji Gidado Hassan, who is a leading cattle merchant in Jalingo, was attacked at his residence at Mallam Audu village around 2 am.The
How Gunmen Storm Community, Kidnap Taraba Village Head, Three Others, Kill Four

Gunmen, on Tuesday, kidnapped the village head of Maigemu and three other persons, after killing four people at Kwatan Nanido and Maigemu villages, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State.Dr. Bulus Yari, a commercial bus driver, told DAILY POST in Kaduna that the bandits stormed the Local Government Area around 1.00am on Tuesday.He said am
One Died, 6 Injured Over Clash Between Operatives Of NDLEA In Taraba

One person has been killed and six persons including a 9-month-old baby and a woman sustained severe injuries following a clash between operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and thugs at the Kasuwa Bera area of Jalingo, Taraba State.It was gathered that that the incident happened when NDLEA personnel stormed the popular ATC market