Taraba State has marked a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainable peace and conflict resolution with the official handover of peace structures established under the COMITAS project. The event, held on Thursday in Jalingo, highlighted the success of the initiatives in fostering harmony and mitigating conflicts in the entire axis of the state. The Country Director of Search for Common Ground (SFCG), Nigeria, Hajiya Fatima Abubakar, described the structures as critical platforms for promoting peaceful coexistence. Among them are the Peace Architecture Dialogue (PAD), Community Response Network (CRN), and Community Security Architecture Dialogue (CSAD). These initiatives, she explained, are part of…
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has called on rice farmers in Taraba State to enhance their productivity in a bid to ensure food security. The head of the Knowledge Management Committee (KMC) of VCDP Taraba, Dauda Marafa, issued the charge yesterday, during a learning visit to Malam Muniru Mafindi’s dry season rice farm in Gassol local government council of the state. Addressing farmers from Karim-Lamido, Donga, and Bali local government areas, Marafa encouraged them to adopt best practices from Mafindi, whom he described as a consultant in modern rice farming. “VCDP has organized…
The Yobe State Government has reaffirmed its commitments to boosting agricultural activities in the state with the procurement of an additional 40 tractors for distribution to farmers. The initiative, as learnt by WorldClass247News, is part of the state government’s Agricultural Empowerment Programme, aimed at enhancing food security and economic growth. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ali Mustapha Goniri, disclosed this development while briefing journalists in Damaturu, the state capital. He noted that the newly acquired tractors complement the 100 units purchased during the last cropping season, bringing the total number of tractors procured to 140. “As you may be aware,…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that the 18 suspended local government chairmen diverted and funneled approximately N12 billion to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over a 15-month period. The claim, was swiftly denied by Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee. Aziegbemi challenged the governor to provide evidence to support the accusation and called for the matter to be referred to the state’s anti-corruption agency. He also urged the state governor to as a matter of urgency refrain from taking unilateral actions. The controversy, as observed by WorldClass247News, stems from a December 17, 2024, resolution by…
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Taraba State has officially endorsed Governor Agbu Kefas for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was announced on Thursday during the flag-off ceremony for the payment and pay-rolling of 1,134 local government retirees at the Taraba State Local Government Staff Pension Board in Jalingo. Speaking, the state chairman of the NUP, Alhaji Mamudu Famlak Yaro, declared the union’s support, citing Governor Kefas’ dedication to improving the welfare of retirees and his transformative governance that has boosted development across various sectors. “Taraba has been rated third among states demonstrating exceptional commitment to retirees’ welfare,” Alhaji Mamudu said, referencing a recent…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged N300 million to support the families of soldiers who lost their lives in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents. The announcement was made during the 2025 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Operation Desert Sanity 2 Medal Parade in N’Djamena, Chad. Governor Zulum revealed that the funds would be channeled through the “Tribute to Our Troops Charity Foundation,” a platform designed to honor fallen heroes, celebrate active servicemen and women, and provide support to their families. “The Chief of Defence Staff has established a foundation to focus on the welfare of families of deceased soldiers and…
The Borno State Executive Council has approved the renaming of Borno State University to Kashim Ibrahim University in honor of the first Governor of northern Nigeria. The development was said to have been part of resolutions reached during the Council’s first meeting of 2025, chaired by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The meeting, held at the Government House in Maiduguri, lasted over six hours, during which key issues affecting the state were discussed. . Addressing journalists, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, announced the renaming and outlined the steps required for its implementation. “Council approved that Borno State University shall…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has disbursed N4.2 billion gratuities to 2,204 retirees. Making the distribution in Gombe, the state capital, he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to settling all outstanding payments inherited from the previous government. The disbursement, approved during last week’s State Executive Council meeting, covers retirees who left service between 2019 and 2020. The initiative, as made known by the governor, is part of his broader plan to address the N21 billion backlog of unpaid gratuities he inherited upon assuming office. Speaking at the cheque presentation ceremony, Governor Yahaya disclosed that his administration has so far settled…
The Upper Area Court Number Two, sitting in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, has discharged one Ahijo Sulaiman due to the prosecution’s lack of diligence. Presiding over the case, Justice Abubakar Kasim Aliyara, said the court observed repeated delays and adjournments initiated by the prosecution. The judge declared, “This case is struck out for want of diligent prosecution. Accordingly, the defendant is hereby discharged for lack of prosecution. I so hold.” Sulaiman, who had been accused of criminal offences, was previously cleared after investigations by both the police and military found no evidence to support the allegations. The ruling, as observed by…
Landowners in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State have expressed their gratitude towards Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas for his prompt action in compensating them for land acquired by the state government for the permanent site of the Federal University, Wukari. The beneficiaries, represented by Ba’aku Bawa Adi, Secretary of the Compensation Committee, commended Governor Kefas for addressing a longstanding issue that had been neglected by four previous administrations. According to the landowners, since assuming office in 2023, the governor has made the payment of compensation a priority, providing significant relief to the affected families. “Governor Kefas has shown genuine commitment to the…