Takum taraba state news
Here are some recent news updates from Taraba State, Nigeria:
Breaking News
- Bandits Attack Taraba Community, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a community in Taraba State, killing 10 people and injuring several others. The attack occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning in the community of Kpanti, in the Gassol Local Government Area of the state. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Taraba Governor Appoints New SSG: Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has appointed a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), replacing the outgoing SSG, Anthony Jellason. The new SSG is Dr. Targumun James, a professor of economics. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
Politics
- Taraba APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis in the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with two factions of the party claiming to be the authentic leadership of the party. The crisis has led to the suspension of the state chairman of the party, Mohamed Hassan. (Source: The Nation)
- Taraba PDP Congress: Party Chieftains Clash: There was a clash between chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State during the party's congress, which was held at the weekend. The clash was over the nomination of candidates for the party's state and national assemblies. (Source: Vanguard)
Economy
- Taraba Farmers Cry Out Over Insecurity: Farmers in Taraba State have cried out over the insecurity in the state, which has led to the destruction of their crops and livestock. The farmers are calling on the government to take steps to address the insecurity. (Source: Daily Independent)
- Taraba State Government to Establish Rice Mill: The Taraba State Government has announced plans to establish a rice mill in the state to boost the production of rice and create jobs for the people. The project is expected to be completed within the next two years. (Source: ThisDay)
Sports
- Taraba Football Team Wins National Championship: The Taraba State football team has won the national championship, defeating other teams from across the country in the competition. The team was crowned the champion after defeating the team from Lagos State in the final match. (Source: The Guardian)
- Taraba Athlete Wins Gold Medal at African Games: An athlete from Taraba State has won a gold medal at the African Games, which were held in Morocco recently. The athlete, who won the gold medal in the 100m hurdles, is the first athlete from the state to win a gold medal at the games. (Source: Punch)