By Jummai Ishaku, Jalingo Kurmi, Taraba State — May 30, 2025 The people of Kurmi Local Government Area have joined in celebrating the birthday of their beloved leader, Honourable Moses Maihankali, in a show of deep appreciation and admiration for his outstanding leadership and service. As he marks another year, well-wishers have extended heartfelt messages,…
By Newspointer, Jalingo Gassol Taraba – May 30, 2025 No fewer than 180 students of Government Day Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State were trapped on Wednesday evening when the school’s examination hall collapsed during a torrential rainstorm. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. as the students were writing the…
Prioritized security, education, infrastructure By Our Correspondent, Jalingo Jalingo Taraba – May 29, 2025 Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Abu Kefas, has declared that his administration has laid a new and lasting foundation for development, peace, and inclusive governance in the state over the last two years. Speaking in Jalingo at an event marking the…
By Our Correspondent Kano Nigeria – May 29, 2025 In a determined effort to strengthen research capacity and promote data-driven decision-making in Nigeria, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has concluded a three-day intensive training for 25 professionals on data analysis using Python programming. The initiative, which represents the second phase of CITAD’s…
By Willies Ugo, Gombe Gombe North East – May 29, 2025 Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has pledged to utilize the remaining two years of his administration to consolidate on ongoing reforms and drive further development, with a focus on strengthening economic sectors and improving social infrastructure. In a statewide broadcast on Thursday to…
By Ishaku Hassan Danzumi, NOU213088110 Jalingo Taraba – May 29, 2025 Students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Jalingo Study Centre, Taraba State, have expressed dissatisfaction over what they described as overly strict supervision during the ongoing semester examinations. The students, who spoke to NIGERIAN NEWSPOINTER on condition of anonymity, said the examination…
State Generated Only ₦2.33bn In Q1 2025, Scores 20% In Governance Rating By Sam Kutos, Jalingo | Newspointer News Jalingo Taraba – May 28, 2025 Taraba State has been ranked the least-performing state in Nigeria in both Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and governance performance, according to separate reports released by the Federation Account Allocation Committee…
Governor Agbu Kefas earns praise for strides in education, agriculture, infrastructure, and civil service welfare By Newspointer Correspondent | May 29, 2025 | Jalingo Hon. Moses Maihankali has praised Governor Agbu Kefas for his impactful governance as Taraba State marks the second anniversary of his administration. The governor, who assumed office in 2023, has been…
By Nuaimi Jalingo Jalingo Taraba – May 29, 2025 As part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in the troubled Karim-Lamido axis of Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas yesterday held a high-level meeting with critical stakeholders at the Government House in Jalingo. The emergency meeting was convened in response to the recent escalation…
By Willies Ugo, Gombe Gombe Nigeria – May 28, 2025 Ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 National Day of Mourning on May 28, a coalition of human rights activists has issued a formal petition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, demanding urgent action to address the country’s deteriorating…
