Why I resigned, by Former Taraba Speaker
Former Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Peter Abel Diah who resigned on Sunday night, has revealed he took the decision in the interest of the state. He spoke in a statement, in which he congratulated his successor, Joseph Albasu Alkinjoh and all the newly elected principal officers of the Assembly. He also thanked Governor Darius Ishaku for the good working relationship they had when he served as the House of Assembly Speaker. Diah’s statement was signed by his Chief of Staff, Evang. Philip Munlip. “Hon. Peter Abel Diah heartily congratulates the new Speaker of the Taraba State
Taraba Killing: Police Re-Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Wadume
The Police have arrested suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume who was named in the clash between the police and soldiers two weeks ago in Taraba State. Mr Wadume was arrested in the Hotoro area of Kano State by Inspector General of Police’s Intelligence Response Team. He is presently being held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Herdsmen Occupy 17 Villages In Taraba Community- Monarch Alleges
The traditional ruler of Kona people, Augustine Njanmeng, has decried the alleged occupation of 17 villages belonging to his community by suspected herdsmen in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State. Njanmeng told newsmen in his palace in Jalingo on Wednesday that the herdsmen were grazing on the farms of displaced people. He also alleged that the herdsmen carried sophisticated weapons which he alleged they used “to shoot anyone in sight.” The monarch therefore called on the government and international community to intervene so as to return the displaced people to their ancestral homes. He added that his two farms
Don’t just suspend Ruga, Cancel it – Darius Ishaku
Darius Ishaku, governor of Taraba state, Tuesday asked the federal government to abolish the Ruga initiative ealier proposed by Buhari led administration, noting that the cancellation of the initiative was not enough. Speaking with newsmen at the government house in Jalingo, Gov Ishaku described Ruga initiative as colonialism and urged the federal goverment to cancel it. “Ruga is colonialism; it is not about cattle; it is not even about grasses. It should not only be suspended, but it should also be cancelled completely. “The whole Ruga scheme should be canceled. You can’t do a Ruga in the entire country. I
Reps Adopt Bill Banning Use Of Plastic Bags
As governor Ishaku of Taraba State banned the use of polythene bags and other relative products The House of Representatives Committee on the Environment and Habitat has approved a bill prohibiting the use, manufacture and importation of all plastic bags used for commercial and household packaging. The lawmakers on Tuesday passed the bill, Plastic Bags (Prohibition) Bill, 2018, with the hope that it will address the issue of relieving pressure on landfills and protect the environment. The bill enacted by the National Assembly, states that a retailer shall offer a paper bag to the customer at a point of sale;
Army Discovers Illegal Military Training Camp In Taraba
The 20 Model Battalion of the Nigeria Army in Serti, Taraba State, said it has discovered an illegal security training camp in Serti. The Commanding Officer of the battalion, Lt. Col. Sani Adamu, stated this on Thursday in Serti. Complete your booking at Domfav Hotel - it only takes 30 secondshttps://hotels.ng/hotel/997910-domfav-hotel-suite-international-limited-ondo/book Sani told the News Agency of Nigeria that the Special Adviser on Security to Taraba State Governor, Col. Agyo Wapan (retd.), had been invited as part of investigation into the discovery. He said the discovery followed calls by concerned citizens who disclosed that no fewer than 300
More Confusion Looms In APC As Mama Taraba Loses Grip of Party
There were mixed reactions among APC members in Taraba State over the swearing in of new chairman and other executive members of the party for the state by the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, in Abuja, yesterday. Oshiomhole had on Monday swore in Hon. Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi as Taraba State APC chairman and tasked him to ensure participation of members and stakeholders to work for the success of the party. EL-Sudi replaced Abdulmumini Vaki, who emerged chairman of the party in June, with active support of the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Aisha Jummai Alhassan. Malam Garba
