The Muslim Council of Taraba State has officially banned all forms of wedding parties within Jalingo, the state capital. The decision was made following consultations with Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, and local authorities. The ban specifically targets popular events such as Kauyawa and Ajo parties, which are known for attracting large gatherings of youths who…
Two soldiers have been confirmed dead following a fresh outbreak of violence between farmers and herders in Bandawa community, located in Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State. The deadly clash, which erupted on Wednesday morning, as noticed by The Guardian, is the latest in a wave of violent confrontations that have continued to unsettle…
The Police Command in Taraba has arrested some Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and recovered election materials allegedly diverted during the by-election for Karim Lamido I Constituency of the State House of Assembly. Sources told Zagazola Makama that on Sunday that the arrests followed credible intelligence provided by party agents. The sources said the…
A newly recruited soldier, Dauda Dedan, has allegedly stabbed a police constable, Aaron John, of Taraba State Command to death in Jalingo. Confirming the incident to journalists in Jalingo on Wednesday, the state police spokesperson, James Lashen, said that the incident occurred at 9:00 p.m. on Monday in Mayo-Goyi, a suburb of Jalingo town. Mr…
A Fulani herder has been killed by unknown attackers while grazing his cattle around the Mounga Dosso area in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident was reported in a post on Monday by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X. According to the post, the attack happened on Sunday afternoon. “The victim,…
The Federal Government has initiated the construction of a 35-kilometer road project designed to connect Nigeria with neighbouring Cameroon. Commencing in Taraba State, the ambitious undertaking is being carried out with a budget of N70 billion under President Tinubu’s administration. This strategic infrastructure development aims to foster stronger economic ties and facilitate easier movement of…
A church building has collapsed in Taraba State, injuring many worshippers. The church, UMCN church, is located behind Police Divisional office, in Mutum-Biyu town, the headquarters of Gassol Local Government Area of the State. Sources told Daily Trust that worshipers were said to be in the church on Sunday before the building caved in due…
Governor Kefas Agbu of Taraba State has clarified the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of his sister, Atsi Kefas, who was initially believed to have been killed by bandits along the Wukari-Chinkai Road in 2024. Speaking with journalists in Jalingo, the state capital, Governor Kefas said investigations have shown that his sister was fatally…
Some pupils in Taraba State on Wednesday night took their West African Examination Council, WAEC, exam. At the time of filing this report, WAEC has not given any official reason as to why it delayed the examination which was scheduled to hold at 8 am. Parents who came in search of their wards only to…
Superintendent of Police (SP) Abdulahi Usman, the Public Relations Officer of the Taraba State Police Command, is dead. Usman died following a prolonged illness in the early hours of Sunday 23rd March, 2025, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer said in a statement on Wednesday. “His departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts…