Gov. Kefas Bags Outstanding Governor Award at Daily Times Centenary Celebration

Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has been honoured with the Daily Times Nigeria @100 Outstanding Governor (North East) Award for his leadership and contributions to the development of the state.

The award was presented on Thursday in Abuja as part of activities marking the centenary celebration of Daily Times Nigeria, one of the country’s oldest newspapers.

Governor Kefas was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Zainab Jalingo, Esq., alongside the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Jeji Williams, mni, who received the award on his behalf.

The ceremony, held at the ThisDay Dome in Abuja’s Central Business District, featured a Centenary Conference, the unveiling of the Nigeria Grand Book, and the Times Heroes Awards, which recognised distinguished Nigerians and institutions for their contributions to national development.

Governor Kefas was among six governors recognised across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, receiving the Outstanding Governor Award for the North East.

Other governors recognised included Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, Peter Mbah of Enugu, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara and Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa.

The Taraba Governor was also listed among prominent personalities honoured during the centenary celebration, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and former African Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina.

The recognition adds to the growing list of acknowledgements of Governor Kefas’ leadership and development efforts in Taraba State.

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Taraba APC Chairman Extends Support to Persons With Disabilities

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Taraba State, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, has donated wheelchairs and cash assistance to two persons living with disabilities, Ibrahim Musa and Muhammad Gindau.

The gesture followed a promise made by the APC Chairman during his recent visit to the Mambilla Plateau.

The two beneficiaries had paid a Sallah homage to Alhaji Bawa at his residence in Gembu, where he promised to provide them with wheelchairs to ease their movement.

At the presentation, the Chairman was represented by Hon. Saidu Umaru Lamu, alongside the Hakimin Tep and Hon. Audi Kachalla.

Hon. Lamu described the gesture as a demonstration of the Chairman’s concern for people across different sections of society, including vulnerable persons.

The beneficiaries also received cash tokens from the Chairman in addition to the wheelchairs.

Speaking on behalf of the families, relatives of the beneficiaries expressed appreciation to Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, describing him as a leader and father to all.

They prayed to Almighty Allah to continue to bless the APC Chairman and grant him success in all his endeavours.

Mobile Court Seals Illegal Gold, Diamond Mining Site in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba state

The Taraba State Mobile Court on Environmental Protection, Public Safety and Prohibition of Deforestation has sealed an illegal gold and diamond mining site at Garin Jatau village, a suburb of Iware in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of the state.

The Mobile Court carried out the operation on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following intelligence reports that suspected illegal miners, allegedly from Zamfara and Katsina states, had regrouped in the area and installed three engines to facilitate their mining activities.

The activities, according to the authorities, had caused significant environmental degradation in the community.

Three suspects identified as leaders of the illegal mining group were arrested during the operation and subsequently ordered to be remanded in prison custody as a deterrent to others involved in unlawful mining activities.

Residents of Garin Jatau commended the Taraba State Government for its sustained efforts to rid their communities of illegal mining, which they said contributes significantly to insecurity and environmental degradation in the area.

The Mobile Court warned illegal miners operating across the state to immediately desist from their activities, stressing that Executive Order No. 5 of 2023 on Environmental Protection and Executive Order No. 6 of 2026 on the Protection of Host Communities remain in force.

The Court reaffirmed the Taraba State Government’s commitment to protecting the environment, safeguarding host communities and ending illegal mining activities across the state.

It further warned that anyone found violating the relevant laws would face the full consequences, irrespective of their status, position or influence.

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YOWICAN Youth Week 2026 Integrates Sports, Talent Development into Ongoing Programme

The ongoing Christian Association of Nigeria Youth Wing (YOWICAN), Jalingo Local Government Area Youth Week 2026, has continued to combine spiritual development with activities aimed at discovering and nurturing the talents and potentials of young people.

Under the leadership of Mr. Job Emmanuel Budzi, the programme has given prominence to sporting activities and talent development, providing Christian youths with opportunities to participate in healthy competition while showcasing their skills.

The sporting activities, which form part of the ongoing Youth Week programme, have attracted active participation from young people across the various groups, fostering unity, teamwork and friendship among participants.

Beyond sports, the Youth Week has also featured Bible recitation and quiz competitions, seminars and other activities designed to strengthen the faith, knowledge and leadership capacity of Christian youths.

The integration of sports and talent development into the programme reflects YOWICAN’s broader focus on developing young people spiritually, socially and intellectually, while creating platforms where they can discover and utilize their God-given potentials.

The Youth Week activities are continuing in Jalingo, with Christian youths participating in the various programmes lined up for the celebration.

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