Army nabs kidnap kingpin in Taraba, 50 pupils escape
Nigerian Army arrests kidnap kingpin Alhaji Abubakar Bawa in Taraba. In related news, 50 of 300+ kidnapped schoolchildren escape captors in Niger State. Read latest security updates.
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TEF, FFS Partner to Train 7,400 on Fire Safety
Tony Elumelu Foundation partners with Federal Fire Service to train 7,400 Nigerians across all 36 states and FCT on essential fire safety skills and emergency response procedures.
Taraba payroll audit dispute: Committee vs Accountant General
Taraba State faces payroll crisis as verification committee and Accountant General clash over audit findings revealing 7,000 ghost workers and millions in overpayments. Read the full investigation.
Notorious kidnap suspect arrested in Taraba
Nigerian Army troops capture notorious kidnap suspect Umar Mus Geyi in Wukari, Taraba State. Suspect linked to multiple abductions including recent N20 million ransom case. Read details.
Renovated APC Office in Taraba Ignites Political Hope
The abandoned APC secretariat in Gashaka, Taraba State, has been renovated by aspirant Fanuel D. Lawrence, symbolizing renewed political energy ahead of the 2027 elections. Get your PVC and make your vote count!
Army arrests kidnapper during N20m ransom talks in Taraba
Nigerian troops apprehend suspected kidnapper Umar Musa Geyi while negotiating N20 million ransom in Wukari. The suspect was on security agencies' wanted list for Fulani resident abduction.
Bishop accuses FG of inaction on Taraba killings
Catholic Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein condemns the Federal Government's silence over deadly attacks in Taraba. Over 70 killed, 10,000 displaced. Urgent action demanded.
Renewed Attacks Hit Taraba Community, Leaders Alarmed
Former LG chairman and community leader raise alarm over fresh attacks in Taraba's Bissaula, urging state government to deploy security and sustain fragile peace efforts.
Taraba closes boarding schools over security threats
Taraba State Government orders immediate closure of all public and private secondary school boarding facilities nationwide following recent student abductions in Kebbi and Niger states.
Kano Fire: Family Rejects Official Explanation
Fresh controversy emerges as family disputes Kano fire service's mosquito coil theory, alleging possible arson in tragedy that killed four family members. Read full details.
FG Names 2Baba Fire Ambassador, Urges Public Action
The Federal Government has launched a major push for fire safety, naming 2Baba as Fire Ambassador. Officials urge Nigerians to ditch the 'Not My Portion' mindset and embrace preparedness.
MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.
Kefas Launches N5bn Road Projects in Taraba
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas begins massive road construction across all senatorial zones, releasing N5bn per lot for key projects to boost connectivity and economic growth.
Family of four perish in Kano fire tragedy
A devastating fire in Kano's Kundila Estate claims a family of four. The Kano Fire Service confirms a mosquito coil as the likely cause. A 12-year-old boy was rescued. Learn more about fire safety.
Cholera Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Adamawa
Rural communities in Adamawa face devastating cholera outbreak with 10 confirmed deaths. Victims describe drinking unsafe water and using makeshift remedies as government aid fails to reach remote villages.
Catholic Church: Over 50 Killed in Southern Taraba Attacks
Catholic Diocese of Wukari reports renewed violent attacks in Southern Taraba communities, with over 50 deaths and 300,000 displaced. Urgent government intervention needed.
Kefas orders immediate payment to cleared Taraba workers
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has directed immediate payment of salaries and entitlements to 1,410 civil servants cleared by verification committee. Read about the state's workforce reform.
Family of four perish in Kano fire tragedy
A family of four, including two young children, died in a Kano house fire. The Kano State Fire Service suggests a mosquito coil may be to blame. Learn how to prevent such tragedies.
Mosquito Coil Fire Kills Family in Kano
A family of four perished in a Kano apartment fire caused by a mosquito coil. The 12-year-old son survived. Learn crucial fire safety tips for the harmattan season.
NUJ President Calls for Media Integrity Against Misinformation
NUJ President Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi urges Nigerian journalists to fight misinformation and restore public trust through ethical reporting at 2025 National Media Summit in Jalingo.
Taraba Gov Postpones APC Defection Over Kebbi Abduction
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas postpones his planned defection to APC following the heartbreaking abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, urging security agencies to intensify rescue efforts.
Taraba PDP Chairman Joins APC in Major Defection
Abubakar Bawa, Taraba PDP chairman, defects to APC hours after resignation. Governor Kefas postpones defection ceremony following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. Full details.
Kefas delays APC defection after Kebbi kidnapping
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas postpones planned APC defection following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. Security crisis takes priority over political move as state officials defect.
Taraba Governor Suspends APC Defection Indefinitely
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas postpones defection from PDP to APC following schoolgirls' kidnapping in Kebbi. Read about the political implications and national security concerns.
Taraba Speaker, 15 lawmakers join APC
Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 Taraba Assembly members defect from PDP to APC, citing national party factionalization. All 24 members now belong to APC.
Taraba PDP Chairman Resigns From Party
Abubakar Bawa resigns as Taraba PDP chairman citing national leadership crisis. His exit comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's planned defection to APC.
Two siblings perish in Rivers fire tragedy
Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.
Taraba Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC from PDP
Taraba State House Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 assembly members resign from PDP, join APC ahead of 2027 elections. Full list of defectors revealed.
PASAN Strike Halts Taraba Assembly Operations
Taraba State Assembly staff begin indefinite strike over financial autonomy and CONLESS. Meanwhile, all 16 PDP lawmakers defect to APC, reshaping the state's politics.
Taraba NGO Challenges TSUBEB on School Fees, Textbooks
A Taraba NGO, BICREDI, petitions TSUBEB to regulate rising private school fees and the one-time use textbook policy, citing financial strain on parents. This comes amid a PASAN strike and mass defection of PDP lawmakers to the APC in the state.
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