• We can no longer farm, they took everything away from us — survivor By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo Friday, October 23, 2026, began like any other market day in Binnari, a rural community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, where the life of the people revolves around farming, fishing, livestock rearing an…

…of the Karim-Lamido Division to the Commissioner of Police, Taraba State Command, in Jalingo.Community demands justice after man is allegedly shot dead in Taraba

…an emergency security meeting held at the EXCO Chamber of the T.Y. Danjuma House in Jalingo, the state capital, in response to the attack, which occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026. Kefas condemned the violence, expressing concern over the loss of lives, the trauma suffered by affected families and the disruption of p…

…Local Government Area of Benue. Onoja said troops arrested a suspected arms dealer in Jalingo, Taraba, over an alleged attempt to sell 200 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. According to him, the suspect reportedly disclosed the location of three AK-47 rifles. He said troops had in another operation, arrested a suspe…

By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo No fewer than ten residents were reportedly gunned down on Friday afternoon when a large gang of heavily armed bandits invaded Binnari village in Taraba State, unleashing intense gunfire and looting food supplies from shops. According to a police statement issued by the Taraba State Police Comma…

…are anticipating for ur big day but death replaced this happy moment with sorrow, u made jalingo more comfortable and enjoyable for me but death took u away from me, I can't stop crying. I pray God heal me from this pain soon. Death u do me this one."

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has rejected the constitution of a fresh committee by the Taraba State Government to review staff remuneration and workforce in tertiary institutions. The union described the move as unnecessary and capable…

…robbers who gained access to a warehouse and made away with motorcycles in Zangon Noma, Jalingo, Taraba State. The incident occurred behind Alhaji Yaro's Office (AYA), close to FastTrack Hotel on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The victim, whose identity had not been disclosed as of the time of filing this report, was re…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University, Jalingo Branch, has issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the state government to address the outstanding provisions of the FGN/ASUU 2025 Agreement. The Union, while urging the government to take concrete steps toward full implementation of the outs…

…the theatre. Similarly, on 27 August 2026, troops arrested a suspected gunrunner at Jalingo LGA of Taraba State, in connection with arms trafficking to rebel elements in Cameroon. JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH CENTRAL OPERATION ENDURING PEACE Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE maintained vigilance over communities in Plateau…

…Taraba Police Command has arrested two women for allegedly abducting three children in Jalingo and attempting to traffic them f to Adamawa.It was gathered that the suspects, who are from one of the states in the South-East, were arrested at a filling station while travelling in a commercial vehicle with the three girls…

…of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday in Jalingo at the Gala night to mark the Taraba State’s 35th anniversary and the official unveiling of the Taraba Regional Development Master Plan. He described the newly unveiled Taraba Regional Development Master Plan as an important blu…

…uncovered a suspected drug bunker at the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo. The command, in an official clarification signed by its Public Relations Officer, Mawoh Paul Voloh, on Tuesday, said it did not carry out any operation at the college or its immediate vicinity. The clarification followed the cir…

…Anambra State 99. Skyline University, Kano, Kano State 100. Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State 101. Thomas Adewunmi University, Oko-Irese, Kwara State 102. Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom State 103. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, Katsina, Katsina State 104. University of Abuja, Abuja, FCT 105. Univ…

…with construction of its permanent barracks ongoing at Yali, on the outskirts of Jalingo. Governor Agbu Kefas inspected the proposed barracks on Wednesday and expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the site. Kefas commended Tinubu for approving the establishment of the division, describing it as a major bo…

…eight to 12 divisions through the creation of four new divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, alongside the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel. In a statement issued on Thursday, the lawmaker described the decisions as “historic, visionary and timely interventions” that demonstrate the Federal Go…

…and North-West, including Calabar, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Yenagoa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jalingo, Yola, Farm Centre Kano and Dawakin Kudu Kano. “It is therefore far from the truth to suggest that the Federal Government is attempting to disenfranchise the North or any part of the country through this process,” the statement said.…

…of Nigeria has confirmed the destruction of six transmission towers along the Yola-Jalingo 330kV Transmission Line, with the Nigeria Police Force arresting a principal suspect linked to the incident. The affected towers, T995, T998, T999, T1002, T1003 and T1004, were discovered to have been vandalised during a routine…

…transparency and accountability. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Jalingo by the newly elected Public Relations Officer of the association, Dr Bright Ekhibise, and made available to journalists. According to the statement, Daniel made the pledge shortly after emerging chairman during the associatio…

…which led to the creation of the 5 Division, Makurdi; 9 Division, Ilorin; 10 Division, Jalingo; and 83 Division, Benin City, is expected to improve command and control, enhance troop deployment and boost the military's response to evolving security challenges, FG had stated.. While the newly created divisions are still…

…approved the establishment of four new army divisions to be located in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo, and Benin City, increasing the total number of army divisions from eight to twelve. The first three divisions are targeted for takeoff by the end of September and the fourth by December, alongside the recruitment of about 2…

…had on Thursday announced the establishment of four new divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City. Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said the move “underscores the President’s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges and to strengthen nation…

…boy identified as Busang Ayuka, has reportedly d!ed at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo after allegedly being beaten by security operatives in Baruwa, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that members of the Taraba Marshals, a state-backed neighbourhood security outfit, allegedly assaulted…

…9 Division Headquarters - Ilorin (Kwara and Niger States)9. 10 Division Headquarters - Jalingo (Taraba and Adamawa States)10. 81 Division Headquarters - Lagos (Lagos and Ogun States)11. 82 Division Headquarters - Enugu (Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi and Imo States)12. 83 Division Headquarters - Benin City (Edo, Delta an…

…the country. Its network today spans Abuja, Lagos, Akure, Ibadan, Ilorin, Dutse, Gombe, Jalingo, Warri and other domestic destinations, alongside regional services to Niamey, Lome and Cotonou. Many of these routes do not generate passenger volumes sufficient to justify large-capacity aircraft. This is where Overland’s…