The Taraba State House of Assembly on Wednesday advanced its push for financial autonomy by passing the second reading of a bill aimed at establishing a legal framework for the management of legislative funds. The bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to Make Provision for the Taraba State House of Assembly Legislative Funds Management and Other Matters Connected Therewith,” is co-sponsored by the Speaker, John Kizito Bonzena, and Peter Abel Diah, who represents Mbamnga Constituency. Leading the debate on the floor of the House, Diah said the proposed law would ensure the efficient and independent financial management of the legislature. He…
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The Benue State Government has declared Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a public holiday to mark the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the state. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Aber. According to the statement, the President will undertake a one-day condolence visit to commiserate with the government and people of Benue State over the recent wave of violent attacks that have claimed numerous lives. President Tinubu had earlier disclosed plans to cut short his schedule to personally visit the state in the wake of the tragic…
An Islamic leader, Muhammad Gazail, has rejected recent calls for the removal of the the Special Adviser to the Taraba state governor on Muslim Affairs, Alhaji Hussaini Ismaila. Describing the demands as unfounded and politically driven. Gazail, during a press conference on Tuesday in Jalingo, dismissed the allegations raised by a group advocating for Ismaila’s removal. He revealed that the group’s spokesperson is a known political figure a returning officer for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and a lecturer at Taraba State University alleging that their actions were rooted more in politics than in genuine concerns from the Muslim…
The National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) has reiterated its commitment to creating a barrier-free and dignified environment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria. As part of efforts to enforce the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, the Commission organized a national capacity-building training for security personnel and taskforce officers on accessibility and anti-discrimination enforcement. Held under the theme “Capacity Building for Safety and Wellbeing of PWDs in Nigeria through Enforcement Modalities,” the programme brought together officers from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other stakeholders from all 36 states of the federation. Delivering his keynote…
Hundreds of women from Munga Lelau community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State on Monday staged a peaceful protest to condemn the recent killings of their husbands amid escalating communal violence. Dressed in black to symbolize mourning, the women undertook a long march from their village to Karim, the administrative headquarters of the council. They carried placards bearing various messages and green leaves—commonly used to represent peace—as they chanted dirges and called for urgent action from authorities. Leading the protest, Rejoice Ishmael Sunday appealed to the state government to impose a temporary restriction on the movement of…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has refuted claims that the PDP structure in Lagos State and across Nigeria is crumbling. He made the remarks during a strategic meeting with party stakeholders held in Lagos. The rebuttal follows recent defections by prominent Lagos PDP members, including the party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran and the state publicity secretary, Alhaji Hakeem Amode, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors claimed that the PDP had effectively collapsed into the APC — a claim George dismissed as “utter nonsense.” George insisted that the…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has alleged that insiders within the Nigerian military provided information to bandits involved in the deadly attack on Yelewata community in Benue State, which left over 200 people dead. During a visit to the community on Monday to assess the destruction caused by the weekend massacre, Gen Musa described the killings as one too many, emphasizing the need for a change in strategy and tighter internal security within the armed forces. “This is one killing too many,” the CDS said. “We need to look inward. There have been betrayals people within…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reaffirmed the crucial role of military preparedness in ensuring national peace and stability. He made the assertion on Monday during the official flag-off of the 2025 Warrant Officers (WOs) and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) Competition, held at the Headquarters of the 23 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in Yola. Represented by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, Governor Fintiri commended the Nigerian Army, particularly the 23 Brigade, for their steadfast commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining order in the state. He emphasized that exercises like the WOs and SNCOs competition are essential tools for…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Precious Williams, Director of Glossalalia Nigeria Limited and Pelegend Nigeria Limited, over an alleged N13.8 billion Ponzi scheme fraud. Williams was brought before Justice S.I. Mark at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on Monday, following a 14-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretenses, and money laundering. According to the EFCC, the accused defrauded thousands of unsuspecting investors between August 2019 and November 2020, promising unrealistic returns of 10 to 15 percent monthly. Among the charges, the EFCC alleges that she received N10 billion from one Maxwell…
The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) has commenced a two-week multi-agency capacity-building training programme aimed at boosting the effectiveness and readiness of security operatives across Taraba State. The programme, which was flagged off on Monday in Jalingo, focuses on key operational areas including weapon handling, basic first aid, advanced driving, and vehicle maintenance. It is part of ongoing efforts to improve the preparedness and adaptability of security agencies in the face of mounting regional threats. Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, who officially inaugurated the exercise, described the initiative as a timely and strategic move to…