The Governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Wednesday, hailed his Taraba State counterpart, Governor Agbu Kefas, for turning development into a tradition in Taraba State. Fintiri made the remark while inaugurating the remodelled Taraba State House of Assembly complex in Jalingo. Speaking at the event, Fintiri emphasised the enduring bond between Taraba and Adamawa states, describing their …

Governor Agbu Kefas has sent a heartfelt condolence to the family and colleagues of Mr Bassey Sarduana Nkuphee who was stabbed by a student in Jalingo. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello. He said the governor strongly condemned the action of the student and noted that …

The Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed that Lt. Colonel Agbu Kefas (rtd.) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is the validly elected governor of the state. The three man panel of justices of the tribunal said the petition of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and its candidate, Prof. Sani Muhammed Yahaya, challenging Kefas’ election lacked merit and consequently dismissed …

Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas on Friday declared free education in all primary and secondary schools with effect from the next academic session to cushion the effects of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit known as petrol. The decision came barely 48 hours after announcing the reduction of university school fees by 50 per cent to cushion …

Taraba State Governor, Lt. Col. Agbu Kefas (rtd.) has signed Executive Order No. Three suspending all mining activities in the state. The action, according to the governor, became necessary given the danger it poses to the ecosystem, leading to the exploitation of vulnerable communities and increased crime rate, contributing to social unrest, and affecting the revenue generation of the state. …