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Troops Rescue Victims, Arrest Kidnap Suspects In Taraba

Troops of the 6 Brigade Garrison, Nigerian Army, have apprehended two suspected kidnappers in Taraba State.They also rescued two kidnap victims at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, area in Jalingo, the State capital.This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Frank Etim.According to him, the operation wa

Tragedy In Taraba As Rampant Fulani Bandits Attack & Kill Over Twenty Farmers

Over Twenty farmers in Taraba State have been killed in an attack by suspected armed Fulani bandits.The incident occurred in Nyicwu Village, in the Yangtu Development Area of Takum local government council on November 24.Confirming the event on Saturday, the Taraba State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Usman, revealed that t
Sad As RCCG Pastor's Wife, Oluwakemi Moses Shot Dead By Gunmen In Taraba

Mrs. Oluwakemi Moses Konye, the wife of a Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor has been killed by gunmen in Taraba State. The Taraba Youths Transformation Initiative, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Thursday, November 23, 2023. According to the statement signed by the group's Executive Director, Emmanuel Yakubu, the mother of

JUST IN: Taraba, Gov Mourns As Twenty Fishermen Drown In The State

No fewer than twenty fishermen have reportedly drowned after a boat conveying them on the stretch of the Benue River capsized.The incident which happened Monday comprised fishermen from the Ibi and Wukari local government areas of the state.The Taraba State Water Transportation Chairman, Alhaji Jidda Suleiman, confirmed the incident to newsmen and
Teachers Withdraw Services Over Death Of Colleague In Taraba

The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, Taraba State Chapter, has announced the withdrawal of the services of its members from all government Secondary schools in the state after the stabbing incident that led to the death of one of their members.Vanguard reported yesterday that a teacher of GDSS Model School, Jalingo, Mr Bassey Sard

AGAIN: Tragedy Struck In Taraba As Stranger Stabs University Student To Death

Tragedy has struck again in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, as a student of the state university was reported stabbed in the neck on Friday.The incident comes barely a day after a secondary school teacher was stabbed to death in the state.Confirming the report, the Taraba State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Usman, said t
Secondary School Students Allegedly Stab Teacher, Bassy Sardauna To Death In Taraba

The Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the death of Bassy Sardauna, a secondary school teacher killed by students on Wednesday in Jalingo.Confirming the incident on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Usman, said the deceased was a staff of Model Secondary School, Jalingo.According to him, the primary sus

Dele Momodu Reacts After Borehole Refused to Work During Commissioning in Taraba

An unknown politician from Taraba State was recently captured in an embarrassing video that went viral on social media.In the video, a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Taraba politician Chief Dele Momodu, was seen attempting to commission a water project, but the water would not flow.The politician was spotted attempting to pump the m
Nigerian Man, Bwenya Danjuma Set To Marry Two Women Same Day In Taraba

A Nigerian man, Bwenya Danjuma is set to marry two women on the same day in Taraba State.The wedding between Bwenya, Janet and Mercy, is scheduled to take place in December 2023. A Taraba resident, Bitemya Garsama Sambo posted the wedding invite in a Facebook post on Sunday November 5 “2in1 wedding in Taraba state, women who are willing to share

Taraba Govt Bans Night Boat Travel After Recovering 20 Corpses

According to Saviour Noku, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Social Development in Taraba State, at least 20 dead have been found following the boat tragedy that happened on October 28 in the River Benue in the Mayo-Renewo-Karim Lamido Waterway.This was revealed by Noku on Saturday while paying condolences to the relatives of those who lost
Kidnapped Catholic Priest, Fr Thaddeus Tarhembe Regains Freedom In Taraba

Very Rev Fr Thaddeus Tarhembe of St. Ann’s parish of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari has regained his freedom.He was kidnapped in the early hours of Sunday in his parish residence.Confirming his freedom, the Communications Director of the Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr John Laike, said the priest was freed Monday night.His statement says: “We wish t

Catholic Priest Fr. Thaddeus Tarhembe Abducted in Taraba

Very Rev. Fr Thaddeus Tarhembe, a priest of St Ann’s Catholic Parish in Sarkin Kudu, Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba was abducted by four armed men who invaded his rectory at about 2 a.m on Sunday.The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wukari, Most Rev Mark Nzukwein, confirmed the abduction of Tarhembe in a statement issued by the Communicati
JUST IN: Gunmen Kidnap Six Persons In Taraba Community

The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of no fewer than six individuals by suspected kidnappers within the state.This incident is coming a few days after the kidnapping of Police Inspector, Emmanuel Yaro, who was assigned to the Kurmi Division.Confirming the report, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abdullahi Usman,

Police Burst Armed Robbery Gang, Arrest Suspects In Taraba

Taraba State Police Command has announced the arrest of suspected armed robbers alleged to have been terrorising some parts of the state.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abdullahi Usman disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists.He said the suspects were nabbed by the operatives of Kofai Police Station attached to
PICS: Unknown Assailants Attack Taraba Varsity Student With Cutlass In His Room

Unknown assailants have attacked a student of the Taraba State University, Shishi Ali Ibrahim, in Jalingo. The victim, Shishi Ali Ibrahim, popularly known as Akaha, was viciously attacked in his room by the assailants at 12 am on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The attackers assaulted him with a cutlass and his neighbors took him to Nati Zion clinic

WHat A Sad Day! Father, Mother And Children Electrocuted In Taraba

Four members of a family of five in Taraba State have died after being electrocuted in the Dinyavo area of Jalingo, the state capital, on Monday October 2. The father, mother and two children were in their home when the electrocution occurred. Residents of the community say they suspect that the electrocution was as a result of a high voltage supp

Gov Agbu Kefas Grants Amnesty To 17 Inmates In Taraba

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has granted amnesty to 17 Correctional Service inmates.Gistmania reports that he also reversed the death sentences of four convicts who are on death row to life imprisonment.The gestures came last night while delivering his Independence Day broadcast, in Jalingo, the State capital.He also reiterated his administ

Hit-And-Run Driver Kills 400 Level Taraba University Student

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, where a hit-and-run driver struck and killed a 400-level student from Taraba State University, TSU.The incident, which occurred on the day Nigeria marked its 63rd independence anniversary, was described as tragic by eyewitnesses.The student, whose name was given as Josep
Taraba Government to Pay NYSC Members Posted to The State N85,000 Stipend

The state’s Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Zainab Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.She said the governor also approved N25,000 as accommodation allowance per term and N10,000 as monthly support from the state government.Corps members posted to schools will be paid a stipend which includes 50,000 medical allowance.

Customs Seize Smuggled Donkey Skin, Petrol In Adamawa, Taraba

The Adamawa/ Taraba Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it seized raw donkey skin, petrol and other smuggled goods worth N19.4 million in August.The Comptroller in-charge of the Command, Alhaji Salisu Kazaure, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Yola on Thursday.He said that the seized items included 200 pieces of raw donkey s
PHOTOS: Two Siblings Killed by Gunmen in Taraba Laid to Rest Amid Tears

Two siblings have been killed by unknown gunmen in Divoh village, Ardo Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. They have been identified as: Amos Yazang Balawen, 47, and his younger sister, Blessing Nyenti Balawen, 29. They were laid to rest on Sunday, September 9, 2023. According to reports, the gunmen invaded their house on Thursday, Septem

Police Debunk Report Of kidnapped CSP In Taraba, But Was Shot And Daughter Killed

The Taraba State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has debunked reports that kidnappers abducted a Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, in Jalingo, the state capital.The Command refuted the reports in a statement made available to journalists in Jalingo.The statement, signed by the Command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Usman, said, “Men of
Taraba Police Confirm Killing Of Lady & Abduction Of 6 Persons By Unknown Gunmen In The State

The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a female and the abduction of no fewer than two persons in the Jalingo metropolis by unknown gunmen.Gistmania reports that the horrible incident occurred in the Mile Six area in the early hours of Sunday.Confirming the report, the spokesperson of the command, Abdullahi Usman, said, “It

JUST IN: Former Taraba PDP Chairman Bala Kona Is Dead

A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in Taraba State, Victor Bala Kona, has been confirmed dead.HeraldNG reports that the politician died in Abuja after a brief illness on Sunday.The death was confirmed through a press statement by the media aide to Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, Emmanuel Bello.He said, ”We didn’t only lose
How Flood Wrecks Community In Taraba

A downpour in Gashaka Local Government Area in the central geopolitical zone of Taraba State has led to the loss of properties.The rainfall lasted about six hours on Sunday, submerging several houses and washing away goods worth millions of Naira. Farm produce and domestic animals were also swept away by the flood.They have urged the state governm

Taraba State University Bans Students From Wearing Face Caps, Earrings, Tinted Hair, Others

The authorities of the Taraba State University, has issued a new directive to students,.The authorities has placed a total ban on indecent dressing for students within the institution’s campus.With the directive, students, according to the school management, are henceforth not to be allowed entrance into the school premises when not properly dre

Young Man Kidnapped and Killed on His Way to His Mother's Burial in Taraba

A young man identified as Zakari Dan Talaka, was kidnapped and k!lled by unknown gunmen in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State.Zakari was k!lled while on his way from Jalingo to Takum for the burial of his mother who passed away a few days ago.Facebook user, Musa Salisu, who confirmed the sad incident on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, said mothe
Community Demand Justice For 18yr Old Wassa Joel Who Was Reportedly R@ped & Murdered In Taraba

An 18-year-old girl, Wassa Joel, was reportedly defiled and killed by unknown assailants in Taraba State.It was gathered that the incident happened in Lankaviri community, Yorro Local Government Area of the state on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023.Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report.Meanwhile, members of the c
Traders Lament As Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroy In A Fire Outbreak In Taraba

Goods worth millions of Naira have been destroyed in a fire outbreak in the ATC area of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday.No fewer than 10 shops were affected by the inferno, which started at about 3 a.m.Gabriel Olayinka, Chief Executive Officer of Taraba News, a media outlet, who lost two shops, urg
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas Declares Free Education in All Primary & Secondary Schools

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State on Friday declared free education in all primary and secondary schools with effect from the next academic session to cushion the effects of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit known as petrol.The decision came barely 48 hours after announcing the reduction of university school fees by 50 per cent to c