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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 ...