PURPORTED REMOVAL OF CHIEF JUDGE OF BENUE STATE: A BRAZEN ASSAULT ON THE CONSTITUTION The Nigerian Bar Association views with contempt the purported resolution passed by the Benue State House of Assembly directing Governor Hyacinth Alia to remove the Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Maurice Ikpambwese, from office. The resolution is not only unjustifiable but violates…
FTC JALINGO REQUEST TWO MAJOR INTERVENTIONS FROM THE TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT. Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC) Jalingo, a premier technical institution in Taraba State, has requested two major interventions from the state government. Established in 1988, FSTC Jalingo aims to provide top-notch technical education, nurturing talented individuals into skilled technicians who can drive technological…
Beyond Doubt: Confirming the Tiv-Shitile People’s Presence in Cameroon February 18, 2025 Introduction The Shitile people are a subgroup of the Tiv ethnic group, primarily found in Nigeria. Like other subgroups of Tiv, the Shitile people have a significant number in Cameroon. They have a rich cultural heritage and history that spans centuries. However, their…
FEDERAL HIGH COURT DISMISS CASE AGAINST CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF AND 6TH BRIGADE COMMANDER The Federal High Court, Jalingo, presided over by Hon. Justice Mashkur Salisu, has dismissed a case filed against the Chief of Army Staff and the Brigade Commander of the 6th Brigade. The court’s ruling, delivered on January 20, 2025, found…
TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER FIRE OVER GOVERNOR KEFAS’S FOREIGN TRIP A recent article by Emmanuel Bello, Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications, to Governor Agbu Kefas has sparked a heated debate over the governor’s foreign trips. Bello’s piece, titled “Kefas Foreign Trips: What Some People Are Missing,” defends the governor’s travels as strategic efforts…
APC Youth Vanguard Calls for Governor’s Resignation Amidst Allegations of Mismanaged Funds The APC Youth Vanguard in Taraba State has issued a stern warning to Governor Agbu Kefas, calling for his resignation if he fails to prioritize good governance. The group’s concerns stem from the alleged mismanagement of state funds, despite receiving substantial allocations from…
Evangelist Ricky David Slams Comrade Salisu Shehu For Divisive Social Media Post. Controversy has erupted in Taraba State over a Facebook post by Musa Salisu, a Senior Special Assistant designated on Social Media, which has been deemed divisive. The post in question reads: “Thank you, Governor Kefas, for giving us the following: 1. 7 out…
TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT CONVENES CRUCIAL MEETING TO BOOST LOCAL DEVELOPMENT Globaltimes Report. Jalingo, Taraba State – In a bid to pr ioritize the welfare and development of its citizens, the Taraba State Government convened a strategic meeting with the Chairmen of the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The meeting, held at the…
“North East go and Mourn” ——————————————— FEC approves N4.2trn for major road infrastructure projects The largest allocation went to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with FEC approving N1.334 trillion for the construction of a 130-kilometer dual carriageway. FEC approved N470.9 billion for the Delta State access road and N148 billion for the Anambra State access road…
TARABA STATE GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO CURB BANDITRY AND KIDNAPPINGS Taraba, Nigeria – In a bid to tackle the menace of banditry and kidnappings, the Taraba State Government, led by Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas, has implemented a multi-faceted approach to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. The state government has been working closely…
