Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed concern over rising cases of criminal activities, illicit drug consumption and unprovoked attacks across the state. Kefas raised the concern on Friday at an emergency security meeting convened to address growing security challenges and other emerging threats confronting…

…Binuyo, who was abducted in Kogi State while travelling to an orientation camp in Taraba State in January 2026, regained her freedom after 10 days in captivity. Her abduction prompted the Lagos State House of Assembly to call for improved security along major routes used by corps members. In February 2023, 15 corps mem…

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…

…was determined to move forward with its development. The Mambilla project, located in Taraba State, has been conceived as one of Nigeria’s major power-generation projects, with successive administrations seeking to resolve the contractual, financing and legal challenges surrounding its implementation. In 2017, the Fede…

…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 reportedly…

…from his residence within the Ahmadu General area of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. “Following the rescue, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have sustained aggressive and intelligence-led operations aimed at locating and apprehending members of the kidnapping syndicate responsible for the attacks. “The tro…

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…

…alleging that the attackers invaded the community from Alufu Road in neighbouring Taraba State. Confirming the incident in a telephone interview on Friday, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Peter Aondongu, said four policemen and seven civilians were killed during the attack. In a statement signe…

…cloud cover and isolated thunderstorms bringing light to moderate rains over parts of Taraba State in the afternoon and evening. The north-central region will see a cloudy atmosphere with occasional sunshine throughout the forecast period.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!…

…operations against kidnapping, terrorism and arms trafficking across Benue, Kogi and Taraba States. On 22 August 2026, troops arrested an accomplice of a previously apprehended gunrunner at Dorowa in Wukari LGA of Taraba State, who confessed to supplying four AK-47 rifles and about 6,000 rounds of ammunition. On 23 Aug…

…told Daily Trust that he and the fathers of the other two girls were invited to the Taraba State Police Command headquarters."We were surprised to see our children at the police headquarters. We were asked to identify them, which we did, but we were directed to bring our wives to further identify the children before th…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Taraba State Government to unlock the state’s vast potential in agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday in Jalingo at the Gal…

…control and ran into a busy market at Chanchangi town, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to Daily Trust, the military vehicle was escorting traders from Wukari town to Takum, when the accident occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. A resident, Tony David told Daily Trust in a telephone interview t…

…investigation continues to uncover the wider terrorist network,” the statement added. In Taraba State, he noted that police operatives arrested a 50-year-old suspected manufacturer of illegal firearms and recovered six firearms and weapons-manufacturing tools. The police spokesperson said the suspect was arrested on Su…

…communities in Buruku, Katsina-Ala, Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas and parts of Taraba State. For years, the absence of a permanent bridge across the river has restricted movement and commerce, with farmers and traders forced to depend on boats to cross the river. The project, now nearing completion, is therefore…

The Taraba State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disowned a social media report alleging that the agency 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 Pau…

…Kogi State 46. Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State 47. Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State 48. Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State 49. Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State 50. Gombe State University, Gombe State 51. Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State 52. Hensard University, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 5…

…to 12 divisions, with new division headquarters to be established in Benue, Kwara and Taraba states, alongside a fourth formation in Edo State. The restructuring is designed to decentralise the Army’s command and control structure, improve tactical response times and enable troops to respond more effectively to securit…

Residents of Mika Sabon-Gida community in Pupule 'B' Ward, Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State, have raised the alarm over a prolonged power outage that has left the community without electricity for more than four months. The residents, who spoke with DAILY POST, appealed to the Taraba State Government, Yola E…

…of thunderstorms accompanied by rainfall over parts of Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Taraba states during the morning hours. The agency said thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall are expected across the northern region later in the day. “A cloudy atmosphere is expected over the North-Central region, with chances of…

The newly elected Chairman of the Nigeria Medical Association, Taraba State Branch, Dr Bitrus-Atizwen Daniel, has pledged to prioritise members’ welfare, strengthen engagement with the government and improve healthcare delivery in the state, promising to lead the association with integrity, transparency and accountabil…

…not yet been officially published. 10 Division - Jalingo (new) Headquartered in Jalingo, Taraba State, 10 Division will coordinate military operations in Taraba and Adamawa states, strengthening security coverage in the North-East and North-Central corridor. The Army has not yet disclosed its formation type. 81 Divisio…

…woman’s only daughter, Lateefah Binuyo, was travelling to the NYSC orientation camp in Taraba State when she was abducted in Kogi State. Her abductors later demanding N30m for her release. The incident prompted the Lagos State House of Assembly to call for urgent intergovernmental intervention and enhanced security col…

…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 the teenager following a dispute over an MP3 player and a power bank. A Facebook user, Mansur Audu Gashaka,…

A fresh political controversy has again erupted in Taraba State following allegations that civil servants and teachers were directed to submit photocopies of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) or risk having their salaries withheld. The claim has drawn sharp condemnation from the camp of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha and an…