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…
PROVOST COE ZING ADVOCATES FOR MORE FUNDING, MATRICULATES 1,300 NEW STUDENTS Tertiary institutions in Taraba State are operating under very strenuous conditions following the implementation of the much-admired but unrealistic free education policy of the Kefas Agbu-led administration. When the policy was pronounced one and a half years ago, the management of schools and institutions…
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…
**Press Statement** **Southern Taraba Youth Coalition for Peace (STYCOP)** Date: 29th March, 2025 **Subject: Condemnation of Attacks on KYK Team and Divisive Narratives of Wukari Council Boss** The Southern Taraba Youth Coalition for Peace (STYCOP) unequivocally condemns the recent attack on the KYK team en route to a church conference in Benue State, which…
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…
KUTEBS CELEBRATE KUCHICHEB DAY, CALL FOR HARMONIOUS LIVING AND UNITY Takum, Taraba State – The Kuteb Nation today celebrated Kuchicheb Day, a day set aside to commemorate their rich cultural heritage and traditions. The celebration, which took place across Takum, Ussa, Yangtu SDA, and other Kuteb communities, was marked by colourful cultural dances, music, and…
ACReSAL Provides Economic Relief to Taraba Communities, Boosting Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development Jalingo, Taraba State – In a significant move to promote economic development and climate resilience in Taraba State, the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) has disbursed the sum of $20,000 to 15 communities as revolving soft loans. This initiative aims to…
NAOWA 6 BRIGADE CHAPTER CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2025, EMPOWERS BARRACK WOMEN WITH BUSINESS SUPPORT FUNDS The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) 6 Brigade Chapter joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, with a resounding call to accelerate action for women’s empowerment and donation of cash grants to barracks women…
