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  By: Yakuba Nyi  6th August, 2024. The member of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Taraba State (NYCN). Takum chapter, Comrade Reuben Indiri resigned his position with immediate effect. This was contained in a press statement released to newsmen on August 6, 2024. The statement explained that Indiri's resignation was born out of personal reasons. The statement further reads, "Dear NYCN,  I am writing to inform you of my intentions to resign as member of the media to the above body, with imminent effect, today, 6th of August 2024.  "My career goals have changed since I started working here, and as such, I feel the time has come for me to pursue other opportunities that aligned with my aspirations and moral principles.  I do regret any inconveniences my resignation will cause you, my dear co-workers; these personal reasons are beyond my control and must be attended to immediately.  "Thank you for the opportunity to serve as a membe...

By: Nuvalga Garbeya Hassan His Majesty Barr. Sopiya Ahmadu Gar-Gboshi III, the First Class Chief of Takum, convened a meeting with all District, Ward, and Village Heads, as well as the Chairman of the Takum Local Government Council, Hon. John Ali.  The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and understand why the people of Takum do not need to resort to protests to express their grievances about the hardships faced in Nigeria. During the meeting at the Chief's palace in Takum, the esteemed Chief urged the leaders to rally the youth in their respective areas to shun the upcoming nationwide demonstration scheduled for August 1, 2023. Gar-Gboshi emphasized the importance of encouraging constructive dialogue and maintaining peaceful coexistence. He called on local leaders to actively engage their youth in discussions to help them understand why they should avoid and abstain from the protest. He insisted that the country has faced similar situations in the past, w...

By: Yakuba Nyi You will believe with me that it is because of the honourable councillor's ever-present concern about education and things that are academic that he has been championed with these golden showers of blessings. It should be noted that resilience and doggedness pay. He and a few others who graduated with first class merit it, as there was no good mentorship or otherwise. It came as a result of steadfastness, dedication, and resilience, to mention but a few. The honourable councillor was from a lower class of social stratification and strived to see himself in the university despite the financial incapacitation and other discouraging variables. His optimism caused him to succeed throughout his stay at the university, even though he was far behind, while most of his secondary classmates had experienced tertiary educational life before him. He was never moved, discouraged, or even put in doubt. His sense of humility is second to none, an...

Today, November 29, the Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Sport Development, Amb. Joseph Joshua, accompanied His Excellency Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali, the Deputy Governor of Taraba State, on a condolence visit to Takum, Ussa, and Yangtu Special Development Area to condole with the affected families in the recent violent clash that claimed the lives of ten (10) vibrant and eloquent youths of Ussa and Yangtu Special Development Area. According to the Honourable Commissioner, the purpose of the visit was to pave the way for lasting solutions and halt the tendency to perceive the reoccurrence of such a sad event. He further said that God is the giver of life, and only God should take lives when it's time. The honorable commissioner, who subbed in serious pain, said, There has never been a good war, and there has never been a bad war. The lives of these young and vibrant youths were gruesomely taken when it was not yet their appointed time. He said. ...

1. Girl Child Education Support Funds The Foundation shall establish and administer a Girl Child Education Support Fund to provide financial assistance, scholarships, and mentorship programs to girls pursuing education at all levels.  2: Support Funds for Nursing Students  The Foundation shall provide support funds for nursing students, including scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial assistance to help them pursue their education and develop their professional skills.  3: Support Funds for Students Living with Physical Disabilities in Universities The Foundation shall offer support funds, including scholarships and accessibility assistance, to students living with physical disabilities in universities to ensure they have equal opportunities for education and personal development. 4: Support Funds for Registration into Professional Bodies The Foundation shall establish support funds to assist women in covering the costs associated with registration...

All modalities have been put in place for the Taraba State Football Association, in conjunction with GR8-A Consulting Limited to stage one of the biggest talent hunt football competition tagged "GOVERNOR KEFAS CUP" 2023, in Taraba State. This is in line with the agenda of the Governor Of Taraba State, His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas, in his bid to reactivate and to intensify sporting activities within the state. Making this known is the commissioner of Youth and Sports development in Taraba State, Honorable Joseph Joshua, who said it is with great delight and immense pleasure to note that the tournament will colourfully attract great Scouts and Sporting Directors from some top European's clubsides, alongside some selected European players, who will be present to grace the occasion, with the intention of keeping an eye on the league after which the resuscitation of Taraba United will also be established through the Tournament.  Honorable Joseph charg...

1. It is my pleasure to address you, on this occasion marking the formal opening and swearing-in of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Corps members deployed to Taraba State. 2. First, let me acknowledge the presence of His Lordship, the Chief Judge of Taraba State, Justice Filibus Agya and other distinguished invited guests. I also welcome our esteemed young graduates who have been called up for the National Youth Service from various parts of the country. 3. My dear compatriots, I heartily congratulate you on the successful completion of your various academic programme which qualified you for enlistment into the National Youth Service Corps Scheme. As you mark the attainment of this epoch today, be reminded that the task ahead is enormous. 4. Since inception, over fifty (50) years ago, the National Youth Service Corps has grown from strength to strength. Undoubtedly, the scheme has played a pivotal role in the promotion of National Unity and Integration. It has also...

The commissioner who delivered his speech, on behalf of the Governor, first and foremost, welcomes all the youth Corp Members to Taraba. Also, the commissioner, urges the corp members to be diligent and dedicated to their duties, especially, at their various places of primary assignment, among other activities to be shouldered on them to serve their fatherland. In addition, the commissioner challenge the Corp Members to add value in what ever capacity they will be posted to serve after camping. Be good ambassadors and avoid crimes emanating from youthful decadence, and create value aiding schemes, or programs that will harness Taraba and Tarabans nature's gift, Amb. Joseph said. The value of lives you will touch, will place a mark of honour in your name, in Taraba and beyond, the commissioner emphasized.  According to the Hon. Commissioner, the administration of His Excellency, Dr Agbu Kefas, is willing to support and bring aids to the corp members in Taraba state, by e...

Today, Amb. Joseph Joshua, receives the RENOVATION TEAM OF THE JOLLY NYAME STADIUM in his office, to begin strategies for the actual activity in due course. THE JOLLY NYAME STADIUM, which is one of the best sporting atmosphere in the north east, has been left untouched, in maintenance and harnessing of our nature's gift through sporting for donkey years. Having note the ills above, Hon. Commissioner Ministry for Youth and Sports Development Taraba State, Amb. Joseph Joshua, applaud his Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for his timely response, and for bringing the engineers, who laid the foundation of the stadium to begin it's renovation. According to the Commissioner, this shows how credible his Boss, Dr. Agbu Kefas is. Also, the commissioner welcomes the team, emphasizing that, his boss, Dr. Agbu Kefas, is a lover of integrity and good works, therefore, the state deserves the best of the touch of renovations. In response, the engineers, who are known with the company na...

Sir Barr. (Dr) Demian D. Dodo (SAN), KSG a successful Jukun born legal luminary who has carved a niche for himself and has since joined the Hall of Fame in Nigeria. He went to the University and before the age 20 he has graduated and was CALLED TO BAR respectfully. Owned a functional law firm before his 25th birthday jubilee.  D.D. Dodo & Co. – Legal Practitioners & Abitrators By the age 34, he was honoured with the highest legal title in the land. Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) setting the record of the youngest lawyer to have attended that height.  He was lawyer to Late President Shehu Shagari, Late President Umaru Musa Yar Adua and former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.  Also, he was a counsel to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, PDP, Imo State APC and many corporate, government and non-governmental organizations.  He has served in many legal committees in the country.  He was integral in the establishment and citing of the Federal Uni...

RELIGION, PARTY  POLITICS AND ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA: A HISTORICAL REVIEW  By Rikwense Muri  Studying history enables us to develop better understanding of the world in which we live. Building knowledge and understanding of historical events and trends, especially over the past century, enables us to develop a much greater appreciation for current events today.  Studying history helps us understand and grapple with complex questions and dilemmas by examining how the past has shaped (and continues to shape) global, national, and local relationships between societies and people.  The purpose of this study is to enlighten people especially political stakeholders from Taraba State to be mindful of the resurgence of religious narratives in our volatile political arena sponsored by the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter and the Taraba State Muslim Council to polarize our people towards 2023 elections. Knowing the r...

The Man Dr. Jerome Nyameh Biography: Dr. Jerome Nyameh was born in Zing on the 30th September 1974 to the family of late  Paa Ferdinand Patrick Nyameh (of Kakulu village in Zing LGA) and Mama Patricia Ferdinand Patrick Nyameh ( of Yawai Kona, Jalingo LGA) . Jerome holds a PhD, Master and Bachelor of Science Degrees in Business Administration and Management from Tarlac State University Philippines and the then Federal University of Technology Yola now Modibbo Adama University Yola. 2. His field of endeavor;  He is a Teacher by calling; a social entrepreneur by profession and a community development enthusiast.  3. His Public service in Government: Dr Jerome has served in the Government of Taraba State in various capacities that includes: i. Assistant Chief Administration officer of the Office of the Head of Service 1996-2013 ii. Senior Lecturer promoted to Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship. Taraba State University Jalingo.2012-2021  4. Positions of R...

Happy nativity day to the people's General! General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, as history has it, he is one among the people that fought for Nigeria independence. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma GCON FSS psc (Rtd) (born 9 December 1938) is a politician and retired Nigerian Army Lieutenant General who played a key role in post independence military and political events in Nigeria.  Danjuma amassed an enormous fortune through shipping and petroleum. Danjuma was born in Takum, Taraba State (formally Gongola), Nigeria to Kuru Danjuma and Rufkatu Asibi. Takum was mainly a farming community when Danjuma was young, and yams, rice, cassava, and beniseed were cultivated largely by families and clans in the community. His father was a hardworking peasant whose ancestors were all highly respected members of the community. Kuru Danjuma was a farmer who also traded in metal parts for farming implements and tools. Theophilus Danjuma started his education at St Bartholomew's Primary Sch...

WHAT THE YOUTHs OF TAKUM DISCUSSED WITH  GENERAL THEOPHILUS YAKUBU DANJUMA.  It is not longer news that some well selected Takum Youths met with General TY Danjuma on behalf of all Takumites, The representatives were cut across Various wards in Takum. From Dutse, Gahwetun, Rogo and Tikari wards, led by the Local Government council Boss (Hon. Shiban Tikari). ISSUES THAT WERE PRESENTED, AMONGST OTHERS: 1. Politicians activities creating tension in Takum 2. Scholarship for the Youths 3. Ussa Road  4. The need to expedite action to kick-starting the PROPOSED TY DANJUMA UNIVERSITY, Takum.  The General starts by commending the selected people for the courage and confidence to meet and interact with him.  On the issue of Politics and THUGGERY, the Gen. cautioned them to play by the rules of the game. He asked if the children of those politicians you are carrying cutlers and stick in the name of supporting them are also amongst you? That is fighting and dest...

 By: Joachim Dangana Peters,  The Taraba state governor, Arch. Darius Dickson Ishaku has approved the employment of over three thousand Rescue teachers in the State. The governor disclosed while addressing the Congregation of the Christian Reformed Church Nigeria CRCN in Lulu, Takum Local Government Area. He said processes for their documentation are already on the ground calling on them to be calm and give their best in their areas of assignment. He tasked the new President of the Christian Reformed Church Nigeria Isaiah Magaji Jirapye to ensure that people at the grassroots are empowered, educated, and improve on the health needs of the people. Commenting, President of the Christian Reformed Church Nigeria CRCN Isaiah Magaji Jirapye said he is a beneficiary of the  Missionaries who spread the Gospel to all nooks and crannies of the world. He narrated his ordeal from a humble beginning in the Lufu Community of Takum Local Government Area saying the height he ...

Taraba Govt Begins Construction Of Command Headquarters For Marshall.  Taraba State Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Danjuma Adamu on Friday disclosed that the state government has embarked on the construction of command headquarters for state newly established security, (the Taraba Marshall). Adamu disclosed this during a press conference in Jalingo explained that the idea was to create a befitting atmosphere for the Marshall to help compliment the efforts of the security agencies in the fight against all forms of criminality in the state. According to him, the government was committing huge resources to the project as it would compliment governor Ishaku’s determination to end insecurity in the state. “We are looking towards ending the general insecurity in Taraba, ranging from farmers/herders clashes, kidnapping and other criminal activities. “We can not afford to tolerant further forms of insecurity where our desires for development would be hampered. ...

THE FORMER CBN GOVERNOR AND THE GOVERNOR ELECT OF ANAMBRA STATE, PROFESSOR SOLUDO.  Professor Soludo, the ‘poor village boy whom God lifted’ to be the governor of Central Bank, has also been elected on 10 November 2021 as the governor of Anambra State. He is a professor of economics, prof. Was neither born with a silver spoon nor did he descend from blue blood, but he broke the genes of poverty. From his village, Isuofia village in Aguata LGA of Anambra state, he rose and flew across the world to live his dreams. Today, another new dream is fulfilled.  He attended the neighboring Uga Boys High School and became the senior prefect. He proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Enugu state where he bagged a first class honors degree in economics in 1984. From the same educational institution and department, he grabbed a master’s degree in 1987 and a doctorate in 1989 — graduating as the best student at all three levels. In 1998, he became a professor of ec...

MY HEART GOES OUT TO  THE YOUNGEST MILLIONAIRE IN TAKUM, SAMAILA YAKUBU POPULARLY KNOWN AS YOUNG JP AND NOW KNOWN AS ABONZO. By Atiku Daniels (statesman) : My heart goes out to the youngest Millionaire in Takum, Samiala Yakubu popularly known as young JP and now known as Abonzo. I don't know of him being the Abonzo of Takum like he said because Takum has no Paramount ruler to give a pan Takum title since the demise of the last ruler 25 years ago, however, that is a story for another day.  My sympathy for this very industrious young man even by the advent of Madrid the money spinner where he was alleged he made his fortune through revenue racketeering who doesn't do that if they have the opportunity,  Atiku said, the G30 we see today are primarily constituted by the late Hon Haruna Tsokwa the former director of Finance local education authority, who went on to become Taraba state house of assembly speaker.  The late speaker even before becoming member buil...

SOLUDO'S PROFILE: Professor Chukwuma C. Soludo was born on 28th July, 1960, and hails from Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. After his secondary school education, he proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he graduated with a first class degree in Economics. He also undertook his post-graduate and doctorate degrees in Economics from the same University winning on both occasions, the prize for the best graduating student. Professor Soludo had cumulative four years of post-doctoral training in some of the world's most prestigious institutions, including: The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC; University of Cambridge, UK, as Smuts Research Fellow and Fellow of the Wolfson College; the UN Economic Commission for Africa as a Post-Doctoral Fellow; University of Warwick as a Visiting scholar and Visiting Research Scholar at Center for African Economies, University of Oxford (with funding by the Rhodes committee). He also attended over a dozen...