EKO HOT BLOG reports that a family of four in the Dinyavo area of Jalingo, Taraba State, have been electrocuted. The incident, which reportedly happened around 11 am., yesterday, has left residents of the area in sorrow. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle Dies In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship election petition tribunal, sitting in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, will on Saturday deliver judgement in the state governorship election petition. The petition, which was jointly filed by the state chapter of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, and its gubernatorial candidate in March 2023 general election, … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the governor of Taraba state, Dr. Agbu Kefas has submitted the long-awaited commissioners’ list to the Taraba state House of Assembly. Although the names are yet to be unveiled, however, a source close to the governor confirmed to our correspondent that the youth population has a larger percentage on the list. EDITOR’S … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that a group of youths from the Taraba Central senatorial District of Taraba State yesterday called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to choose the ministerial nominee from the state from Taraba Central. Addressing journalists after a stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe, Gombe State, a member of the APC 2023 Presidential Campaign Committee, Malam Bayero … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed that two persons have been killed in the ongoing renewed battle in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of the state. It also confirmed that no fewer than five villages were burnt down by the rampaging youths. Making the confirmation on Saturday, the … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has signed an agreement with the Czech Republic to empower local farmers in the State. This Nigerian leading news platform understands that the agreement entails the supply of 750 tractors to local farmers in Taraba State that’ll be delivered before the conclusion of the Governor’s first … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has officially commissioned the completed Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam in Taraba State. President Buhari emphasized the significance of the project, underscoring his administration’s commitment to achieving the target of 30GW of electricity in Nigeria by 2030. President Buhari also highlighted the significance of the Electricity Vision Initiative, which aims to achieve a minimum … Read more
The abducted chairman of the Taraba LG council has been released from captivity after being held for 5 days. The abduction of the council chairman occurred on the Wukari/Takum road last Sunday. It remains uncertain whether a ransom was paid for his release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the abducted caretaker committee chairman of the … Read more
Operation Whirl Stroke in Taraba State has led to the recovering of armed weapons from Gunrunners in the Wukari Local Government Area of the State. According to a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, arrests were made in the raid on the weapons fabrication factory. The troops were said to have acted on … Read more
The Taraba State chapter of the APC has expelled a former governorship aspirant, David Kente, for alleged anti-party activities. The State Working Committee also suspended Senator-elect Jimkuta David over similar offences and recommended his expulsion from the party to the national secretariat. The APC remains committed to winning future elections in Taraba State despite the … Read more
Governor of Taraba State has asked for forgiveness from the people of his state during a thanksgiving service organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria. The governor said he might have offended them as an executive governor, but urged the people to let the spirit of peace, love and forgiveness guide their attitudes, actions and … Read more
Gunmen have killed 15 people in a fresh attack on Taraba Community. The gunmen invaded the village at about 7.30pm on Friday and fired gunshots in different directions. According to a resident, the attackers stormed the community when many of the villagers were praying inside a mosque. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party has come out with a warning ahead of the Taraba State governorship election. According to the political party, it’s rival, the All Progressives Congress has no candidate in the governorship election. To that effect, it is advising the INEC electoral body to exclude the party from the ballot papers, cautioning that … Read more
SERAP has urged Joe Biden to impose visa bans on perpetrators of electoral violence in Nigeria. SERAP also called on Biden to cancel the visas of individuals believed to have been involved in incidents of intimidation, harassment, and violence during the elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged … Read more
A Court has sacked a sitting lawmaker for reportedly dumping PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court Jalingo has sacked Emmanuel Bwacha, Senator representing Taraba South for defecting to the All Progressive Congress, APC, after winning his election in 2019 under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The PDP had … Read more
Residents Apprehensive As Bomb Explosion Rocks Jalingo EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic in Jalingo on Sunday after an explosive device suspected to be a bomb exploded in the Taraba State capital. The incident occurred at about 9:35pm at a location close to the First Roundabout leading to the Taraba State … Read more
Tension In Taraba Communities As Bandits Kill 16, Kidnap Several Others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than sixteen persons have been killed by terrorists in different communities of Taraba State. It was gathered that the bandits stormed the communities in their numbers at the weekend and whisked away several persons. EDITOR’S … Read more
Suspected Bandits Ambush, Kill Traditional Ruler, Son In Taraba EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed Udeng Ibrahim Yamusa, the traditional ruler of Yukuben chiefdom in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. EDITOR’S PICK Insecurity: Abductors Of Nollywood Actors Demand $100,000 Ransom JUST IN: Powerful Eastern Politician … Read more
The vigilante leader identified as Bashir and five girls, were abducted by gunmen at about 1.30am at Saminaka Junction on Monday night The gunmen on motorcycles reportedly invaded the area and shot in different directions before gaining entrance EDITOR’S PICK Presidency Responds To Video Of Terrorists Flogging Train Attack Victims, Threatening Buhari Davido’s Father Warns … Read more
The statement, which was signed by the CAN chairman, Rev Dr Isaiah Magaji Jirapye, said, “the attacks, which have been taken place unabating, have resulted in the death of many innocent people It said the security situation had subjected the people to untold hardships and was hampering economic activities EDITOR’S PICK Kuje Prison Attack: FG … Read more