The Big 5: France snatch victory against Super Falcons to reach last 16; INEC must produce server used for 2019 polls – Peter Obi | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: France snatch victory against the Super Falcons to reach last 16 The French women team have emerged as the second team to qualify for the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup with the maximum nine points from the group phase. The... Read More

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February 9, 2019

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ASUU suspend 3-month old strike, Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the top stories that made the headlines this week: Atiku not Nigerian, caused Ekwueme’s presidential loss in 1999 – Nnamdi Kanu The self-exiled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu stirred another controversy from his hideout, alleging that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is... Read More

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February 8, 2019

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The Big 5: Lagos govt. announces movement restriction for Buhari’s visit on Saturday; INEC creates 57,023 more voting points for elections | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Jonathan saved Nigeria from political crisis – Abdulsalami Abubakar A former Nigerian military head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, said on Thursday that by accepting defeat in 2015, ex-Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, saved the country from political crises. Abubakar spoke at a one-day peace conference organised by the Goodluck... Read More

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November 28, 2017

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Police warns citizens against sharing sex videos

The Nigerian Police, Taraba Command, on Monday, warned citizens in the state against circulating sex video on social media platforms. Why it matters: A sex video involving a man and a woman, both of whom were residents of Jalingo, had gone viral on the social media. The command’s spokesman, David Misal, gave the warning in... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XVI: The book seller

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More

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May 15, 2016

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Ali Modu Sheriff just ate humble pie

Ali Modu Sheriff, the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has extended an apology to stakeholders of the party who might be offended over statements made by his aides but credited to him. At a media briefing in Jalingo on Sunday, May 15, Sheriff explained that it was not in his character to... Read More

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February 1, 2015

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NEMA distributes relief items to displaced persons in Taraba

by Jewel Stephen In line with commitment of partnership with stakeholders, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at the weekend delivered relief assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Jalingo which were distributed in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Taraba State Chapter. Delivering the items, Director General of NEMA Muhammad Sani Sidi... Read More

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November 24, 2014

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Taraba House of Assembly elects new Speaker, as Kente resigns

by Panshak Ibrahim The Taraba House of Assembly has elected a new Speaker, following the resignation of Rt. Honourable Josiah Sabo Kente. In a letter addressed to the Clerk of the House, Kente said his resignation was for personal reason. Hon. Mark Useni, representing Takum II constituency, has been sworn in as the new Speaker,... Read More

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September 23, 2014

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Suntai drama continues as court stops probe into his health

by James Sambo The High Court sitting in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, has ordered the medical panel constituted by the state’s House of Assembly over the health of Governor Danbaba Suntai to suspend the probe immediately. This followed an ex-parte motion filed before the court by Alex Izinyon, Governor Suntai’s lawyer. The High Court... Read More

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March 24, 2014

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Church war: Drama in Taraba as 2 pastors beat colleague to stupor

by Oge Okonkwo Two pastors in Jalingo, Taraba state yesterday were arrested for reportedly teaming up with some church members to beat up a fellow pastor to a state of unconsiousness at Nukkai area. According to reports, the trouble started when a new pastor who was posted to take charge of the UMCN Nukkai, reported... Read More

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November 19, 2013

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Sad news: Golden Eaglets player, Friday Njengo, is dead (PICTURED)

A former Golden Eaglets’ defender, Friday Njengo, who has been in intensive care at the National Hospital, Abuja, for more than nine months, has died. Njengo, a regular with the Manu Garba team during the qualifying series for the 2013 CAN U-17 Championship, was involved in an accident with teammate Adamu Abubakar while traveling from Jalingo to... Read More

November 11, 2013

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Just In: Taraba Assembly elects new Speaker

There are reports that the Taraba House of Assembly has elected a new Speaker a week after the former Speaker, Haruna Tsokwa died after a brief illness. The new Speaker was said to have been elected after a consensus vote by members of the House who agreed to retain the Speakership position in the Southern Senatorial... Read More

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November 10, 2013

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Taraba Deputy Speaker reportedly escapes assassins, one week after Speaker’s death

by Adeola Balogun The people of Taraba State have recorded a near tragedy after reports that the Deputy Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Adamu Tanko Maikarfi, was the target of an assassination attempt. The development comes barely a week after the death of his superior, the late Speaker of the house, Haruna... Read More

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October 20, 2013

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Ailing Gov. Danbaba Suntai goes fishing with wife in Taraba (PHOTO)

by Isi Esene Taraba governor, Danbaba Suntai who is presently recovering from injuries he sustained in a plane crash yesterday left the Government House to go fishing with his wife, twin children, his younger brother and a retinue of aides. Reports say the governor who spotted a grey suit, visited his fish pond located near the... Read More

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August 26, 2013

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Gov. Suntai returns from the U.S looking frail, heads to Taraba

by Akan Ido The Governor of Taraba state, Dambaba Suntai has returned to the the country after spending ten months in the United States of America recuperating from injuries he sustained in a plane crash. Suntai, who was aided out of the down to the tarmac was visibly in some sort of pain wincing as... Read More

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October 5, 2012

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Bomb explosion kills three in Taraba

by Isi Esene Up to three people were reported killed in an explosion which occurred at an outdoor relaxation spot in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State on Thursday. Police spokesman, Amos Olaoye confirmed the incident saying, “There was an explosion at a beer garden in the Dorawa area of the city.” The explosion occurred... Read More

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July 23, 2012

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Two men arraigned for gang-raping a 13-year-old

by Isi Esene Two men, Habu Idi and Muazu Ibrahim have been remanded in prison custody in Jalingo for allegedly gang-raping a 13-year-old girl in Zing, Zing Local Government Area, Taraba State. Because the victim is a minor, her identity has not been disclosed. One of the accused, Idi, was, however, not in court for... Read More

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The Big 5: France snatch victory against Super Falcons to reach last 16; INEC must produce server used for 2019 polls – Peter Obi | Other top stories

ASUU suspend 3-month old strike, Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town and other stories that made the headlines this week

The Big 5: Lagos govt. announces movement restriction for Buhari’s visit on Saturday; INEC creates 57,023 more voting points for elections | Other top stories

Police warns citizens against sharing sex videos

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XVI: The book seller

Ali Modu Sheriff just ate humble pie

NEMA distributes relief items to displaced persons in Taraba

Taraba House of Assembly elects new Speaker, as Kente resigns

Suntai drama continues as court stops probe into his health

Church war: Drama in Taraba as 2 pastors beat colleague to stupor

Pres. Jonathan ‘to appoint Tukur as defence minister’

Sad news: Golden Eaglets player, Friday Njengo, is dead (PICTURED)

Just In: Taraba Assembly elects new Speaker

Taraba Deputy Speaker reportedly escapes assassins, one week after Speaker’s death

Ailing Gov. Danbaba Suntai goes fishing with wife in Taraba (PHOTO)

Gov. Suntai returns from the U.S looking frail, heads to Taraba

Bomb explosion kills three in Taraba

Two men arraigned for gang-raping a 13-year-old

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