Taraba CJ swears in magistrates, area court judges, harps on impartiality, accountability
The Chief Judge of Taraba State has sworn in new magistrates and area court judges, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and accountability in the judiciary. The ceremony saw several judicial officers take their oaths, pledging to uphold justice and fairness in all cases. During the event, the Chief Judge highlighted that judges must remain unbiased […]
Troops foil robbery, rescue kidnap victims in Taraba
Troops operating in Taraba State have stopped a robbery attempt and rescued several kidnap victims during a recent security operation. According to reports, the soldiers were on routine patrol when they encountered armed criminals blocking a road and attempting to attack travellers. The troops quickly engaged the robbers, forcing them to flee and abandoning the […]
YEDC announces week-long power outage across Adamawa, Taraba
The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has informed residents of Adamawa and Taraba States that there will be a week-long power interruption. According to the company, the outage is necessary to allow major maintenance work on critical electricity infrastructure. YEDC explained that the repairs are aimed at improving supply reliability once the project is completed. […]
Troops arrest armed suspect in Taraba during joint operation
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in collaboration with other security agencies, have arrested an armed suspect during a joint operation in Taraba State. The operation, which took place in the Takum Local Government Area, was aimed at tackling criminal activities, including banditry and illegal possession of firearms in the region. According to military sources, […]
Troops arrest seven suspects in joint Benue–Taraba border operations
Security forces have arrested seven suspects during a coordinated operation along the Benue–Taraba border region. The joint mission, involving the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, was carried out to curb rising criminal activities and restore peace in communities around the border corridor. Officials say the suspects were linked to cases of armed violence, kidnapping, […]
Army arrests soldier for selling ammunition to terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army has arrested one of its soldiers over alleged involvement in selling weapons, even as troops successfully rescued eight kidnapped victims and seized arms in recent operations across the country. A reliable source from Army Headquarters shared this information with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, September 1, 2025, in Abuja. […]
Three d!e in Taraba boat mishap
A tragic boat accident in Taraba State has claimed the lives of three people, with many others still missing. The incident happened around 7pm on Friday in the Gassol area, where commuters have been using boats to cross the river following the collapse of the Namnai Bridge. The boat was reportedly carrying both passengers and […]
Customs Seizes 199,495 litres Of Smuggled Petrol In Adamawa, Taraba
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large quantity of smuggled petrol in Adamawa and Taraba states. A total of 199,495 litres of fuel, hidden in various containers and vehicles, were seized by the NCS’s anti-smuggling unit, Operation Whirlwind. This fuel was on its way to neighbouring countries when it was caught. This seizure […]
Troops Capture 73-Year-Old Suspected Bandits’ Informant and Break Up Criminal Hideouts in Taraba
A 73-year-old man, Alhaji Buba Maru, has been arrested by the Nigerian Army in Taraba State. He is suspected of being an informant for bandits, helping them by providing land to carry out illegal activities. The arrest took place in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, during a major operation led by the 6 Brigade of the […]
Protest Continues Over PDP Women Leader Imposition in Taraba
In Taraba, thousands of women are protesting the alleged imposition of a new Women’s Leader for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The protests began last week at Jolly Nyame Stadium after Lois Emmanuel, a former Commissioner of Information and Reorientation, was reportedly imposed as the party’s Women Leader. The demonstrators carried placards with various messages, […]