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Nigeria’s electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared APC candidate Abner Shittu Dahbo winner of Saturday’s bye election for Karim 1 State Constituency of the Taraba State House of Assembly. The APC candidate clinched the seat with 5,895 votes defeating the PDP candidate Ajuji Kanda Ali who got 5,488 votes, Badina Garba of the ADC, a renowned medical Doctor in the state who scored 1774 votes and the SDP candidate Abubakar Jamilu Garba who followed them with 149 votes. Declaring the results in Karim Lamido headquarter of the Local Government, the INEC returning officer said the election was highly contested and appreciated the candidates, their supporters, the entire people of Karim 1 State Constituency and all political Parties that participated in the bye election for exhibiting a high degree of maturity. The bye election followed the resignation of the former member, Dr. Mike Dio Jen who was appointed Commissioner for Tertiary Institutions by the G...

The Taraba State Students and Alumni Association of the University of Madinah has honoured Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida, Member representing Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing Federal Constituency, for his exceptional support and dedication to education in the state. The recognition comes in light of his instrumental role in the successful organization of a recent intensive course (Daurah) held in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.  The Daurah served as a platform for deepening knowledge and promoting spiritual development among youth and scholars. According to the association, Hon. Tafida’s contributions—both in logistical coordination and community mobilization—were key to the success of the event. They praised him for his steadfast commitment to initiatives that foster education, enlightenment, and religious harmony in Taraba. Speaking on behalf of the group, a representative of the alumni association Dr Salisu Ishaq described Hon. Tafida as “a visionary leader who understands the ...

. The member representing Jalingo Yorro and Zing federal constituency, Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida has sent in his heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed SA, SSA and constituency SA's to Governor Dr Agbu kefas.  In a statement sent to news Media's, the member urged the newly appointees to work hand in hand with the moving forward agenda of his excellency the executive Governor of Taraba State Dr Agbu kefas to move Taraba to greater heights. Tafida said that he has confident that the appointees  experienced and expertise will be invaluable in their new roles and he's looking forward to see the positive impact they will contribute towards development of Taraba state. Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida also commended his excellency the executive Governor of Taraba state, Dr Agbu kefas For his exemplary leadership and vision in appointing top talented hands from across the state, this approach the member said demonstrates the governor's commitment to pro active leadership which ...

constituency** As part of his commitment to promoting community well-being, the member representing Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing Federal Constituency has installed motorized, solar-powered boreholes and solar-powered street lights across his constituency. The legislator also announced that he will soon provide electric power transformers and create employment opportunities and massive empowerment for his constituents. He called on his constituents to support him in his quest to bring more development to the grassroots.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied plans to re-denominate the naira, saying, the statement credited to it on the various social media platforms is fake. Messages making the rounds on social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook claim that the CBN plans to introduce a new naira policy that will see the naira being redenominated. According to the message, the redenomination process will take place by dropping two zeros from the currency or moving two decimal places to the left. The message read, “The name of the national currency will still be the Naira. However, during the transition period, the existing Naira will be referred to as the “Old Naira”, and the new one to be called the “New Naira”. After the transition period, the word “New” may be dropped. For example, the following equivalents will obtain as we re-denominate: “50 kobo Half kobo; N1 = 1 kobo coin; N2 = 2 kobo coin; N5 = 5 kobo coin; N10 = 10 kobo coin; N20 = 20 kobo coin; N50 = 50 kobo coin or...

The management of the Yola  Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC was at the Government House, Jalingo to condole with the Governor of Taraba State Dr Agbu Kefas over the death of a family of four who were electrocuted. Receiving the management on behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali, commended the company for the steps taken so far on the sad development and urged them to expedite action on compensation to the bereaved families. The Deputy Governor said the state will continue to partner with the company for constant electricity supply for the economic development of the state. He urged the company to look into the complaint of over-billing from the masses and adjust their charges in the interest of the people. On his part in his remarks, the representative of the Chairman of YEDC Siraj Abdullahi, told the Governor that they were in the government house to identify with the Governor over the recent sad occurrence. He said an inves...