TARABA GOVERNMENT PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR ALTERNATIVE CHILD CARE From Godwin Agia, Jalingo  The Taraba State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Hon. Mary Sinjen has yesterday pledged to support the implementation of the National Guidelines on Alternative Care for Children in the State. Mary made the pledged during an advocacy visit by the Consortium…

PRESS STATEMENT Mrs. Mary Sinjen, the Honourable Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development, held a press briefing to announce the successful rescue of eight trafficked children from Minda Village, Lau LGA, Taraba State. The children were intercepted in Gembu, Taraba State, and have since been reunited with their biological parents. According to Mrs. Sinjen,…

TENSION AT WUKARI: REPORTS OF KILLINGS AND REPRISAL ATTACKS  A wave of violence has hit Wukari, Taraba State, with reports of an unconfirmed number of persons killed by a gang of militia. Eyewitnesses claim that armed youths were seen chasing and killing Tiv individuals in broad daylight at various locations, including Yam Market and Takum…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Addressing the Water Crisis in Bare Tangji Community, Biliri LGA: A Call for Urgent Government Intervention As the world marks International Water Day, the ongoing water crisis in the rural communities of Gombe state continues to increase the susceptibility of women and girls in these communities. The Centre for Population and Environmental…