Taraba judiciary adopts new sentencing guidelines
The Taraba State judiciary has officially introduced new sentencing guidelines aimed at ensuring consistency and fairness in judicial rulings. The guidelines provide judges with a structured framework to determine appropriate punishments for different categories of offenses. Chief Judge of Taraba State stated that the move is designed to reduce disparities in sentencing and promote transparency […]
Ghost workers’ protest in Taraba, demand reinstatement, unpaid salaries
A group of individuals recently removed from the Taraba State payroll, popularly referred to as “ghost workers,” have taken to the streets to demand justice. The protesters insist they were wrongly tagged as non-existent employees and unlawfully removed from the state’s salary system. According to them, they are legitimate workers who served the state and […]
Taraba deputy governor returns after long absence
The Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Aminu Alkali, has returned to Jalingo, the state capital, after being away for several months. Alkali had not been seen in office for the past eight months, sparking rumours that he was dealing with an undisclosed health issue. After this long absence, he is now back to resume his […]
L-PRES warns of public health risks from unhygienic abattoirs in Taraba
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has expressed serious worry about the health dangers linked to dirty slaughterhouses and poor meat inspection in Taraba State. At a workshop held on Tuesday in Jalingo, the State Coordinator of the World Bank-backed project, Hananiah Albert, said there is an urgent need to maintain cleanliness in […]
Troops launch major offensive in Benue, rescue 11 hostages and recover assorted arms
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have intensified their efforts to clear out bandits and armed groups from their hideouts in Benue and neighbouring Taraba State. The operation, led by Colonel KO Bukoye and supported by air power, marked a major push against criminal activity in the region. The military offensive, which took place on August […]
Students take WAEC exam at night in Taraba
Some students in Taraba State took their WAEC exam late at night on Wednesday. As of now, WAEC has not explained why the exam, which was supposed to start at 8 am, was delayed. Parents who came looking for their children were told they were taking the English Language exam at night. The parents said […]
Police arrest suspects, recover six locally made firearms in joint operation in Taraba
Police officers in Taraba State have arrested two people and recovered six locally made guns during a special operation. The action was taken after a series of violent clashes between farmers and herders in Karim Lamido Local Government Area. The police spokesperson, James Leshen, said the suspects were caught during a well-planned operation aimed at […]
Troops recover 1,000 rustled cattle, kill 2 bandits in Taraba–Plateau border clash
Nigerian soldiers from Operation Safe Haven have recovered about 1,000 stolen cattle after a fierce fight with bandits near the border between Taraba and Plateau states. During the clash, two bandits were killed. The military got information on April 25 that over 60 armed bandits on 30 motorcycles crossed from Plateau State into Taraba. Their […]
Police apprehend three kidnappers, motorcycle snatchers in Taraba
Police in Taraba State have arrested three men linked to kidnapping and motorcycle theft. The suspects—Abubakar Usman, Yahaya Usman, and Ali Mohammed—were caught in Takum Local Government Area on April 30, 2025. The police said they worked with local hunters and got useful information about the suspects. They had been watching the men for two […]
Taraba Govt and NAPTIP rescue eight trafficked children
The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, working together with NAPTIP, has rescued eight children who were victims of human trafficking. These children were taken from Minda Village in Lau Local Government Area and were being moved to southeastern Nigeria under false claims that they were orphans. According to Mrs. Mary Sinjen, […]