Taraba news today from The Trumpet: government and politics, agriculture and livestock, security, education and labour from Jalingo, Wukari, Takum, Gembu and the Mambilla Plateau and across Taraba State, updated every time we publish a new Taraba story.
Taraba State was created on 27 August 1991 from the old Gongola State, with Jalingo as its capital. Known as Nature’s Gift to the Nation, it is home to the Mambilla Plateau and Gashaka-Gumti National Park, and borders Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau, Nasarawa and Benue states and Cameroon.
Taraba State at a glance
| Capital | Jalingo |
|---|---|
| Created | 27 August 1991 (from Gongola State) |
| Governor | Agbu Kefas (since May 2023) |
| Local government areas | 16 |
| Senatorial districts | Taraba North, Taraba Central, Taraba South |
| Population (2006 census) | 2,294,800 |
| Slogan | Nature’s Gift to the Nation |
| Region | North-East Nigeria |
What we cover in Taraba
- Government and politics: Governor Agbu Kefas’s administration and the 2027 race, including his declaration for Tinubu, the row over a $268m ECOWAS Bank loan and the PDP campaign council.
- Agriculture and livestock: farming projects, such as L-PRES abattoir and market projects and artificial insemination training for cattle farmers.
- Security and safety: attacks and road safety, from bandit attacks on communities to FRSC road crash figures.
- Education and labour: universities and workers, including the ASUU ultimatum at Taraba State University and the PASAN strike at the Assembly.
Latest Taraba news
Taraba Records 72 Road Crash Deaths, 374 Injuries in 10 Months – FRSC
Taraba State recorded 115 road traffic crashes, resulting in 72 deaths and 374 injuries between January and October 2026, according…
Taraba LPRES Begins Procurement For Abattoir, Farmer Field Schools, Wet Markets Projects
The Taraba State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRES) Project has commenced procurement for major livestock and agricultural infrastructure projects…
MACBAN Demands Justice Over Killing Of Member In Taraba
The killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Takum Local Government Area…
Taraba Assembly Shutdown Averted as PASAN Suspends Strike After Agreement
The planned shutdown of the Taraba State House of Assembly and the House of Assembly Service Commission has been averted…
Customs Chief Vows Technology-Driven Crackdown On Smuggling In Adamawa, Taraba
The newly appointed acting Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, Mamman Ali, has vowed to…
Greed, Jealousy, Unhealthy Rivalry Among Pastors Undermining Growth Of Pentecostal Churches In Taraba – Pastor
The growing concern over unity, cooperation and mutual trust among Christian leaders has come into focus in Taraba State, with…
Accord Party Guber Candidate Calls For Urgent Security Intervention Over Taraba Killings
Prof. Jerome Nyameh, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Taraba State, has called for urgent security intervention and relief support…
Scores Feared Killed As Suspected Bandits Invade Taraba Community
Suspected bandits have reportedly killed scores of people during an attack on Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area…
Taraba Polytechnic Student Who Lost Both Hands to Electrocution Loses One Eye, Seeks Urgent Help
A student of Taraba State Polytechnic, Jalingo, Iorhee Saanmoyol Paul, who lost both hands following an electrocution incident in 2025,…
Bwacha Challenges Governor Kefas Over Alleged $268m ECOWAS Bank Loan
The Taraba State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has challenged Governor Agbu Kefas to…
Sen. Bwacha Promises To Prioritize Citizens Welfare, Promote Inclusive Governance In Taraba
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has promised to prioritise citizens’…
INEC Announces Voter Register Display, PVCs Collection In Taraba
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Taraba State has announced the display of the national register of voters and…
Kefas Declares Taraba ‘100%’ for Tinubu, APC Ahead of 2027 Election
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has declared that the state is “100 per cent” behind the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Taraba NCWS Raises Alarm Over Cyberbullying, Blackmail Targeting Women Leaders
The Taraba State chapter of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has raised the alarm over alleged cyberbullying, blackmail,…
Taraba L-PRES Promotes Dialogue to Prevent Farmers, Community Conflicts
Taraba L-PRES has held a five-day Alternative Dispute Resolution training to help livestock farmers, host communities and local leaders resolve…
2027: Ibi/Wukari Aspirant TL Agbu Pledges Transparency, Accountability in Representation
Ibi/Wukari Federal Constituency aspirant TL Agbu says transparency, accountability and regular communication would guide his representation if elected in 2027.
Tinubu, Kefas Endorsement Boosts 2027 Political Mobilisation In Taraba
Political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections has intensified in Taraba State following the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed…
Taraba Teachers’ Welfare: NUT Seeks Better Pay, Housing and Healthcare for Teachers
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Taraba State Wing, has welcomed Governor Agbu Kefas’ planned teachers’ welfare programme, saying improved…
L-PRES Begins 5-Day Artificial Insemination Training For Livestock Farmers In Taraba
The Taraba State government, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has begun a five-day step-down training on…
Nyameh Calls for Issue-Based Politics, Service Delivery in Taraba
Accord Party governorship candidate in Taraba State, Prof. Jerome Nyameh, has called for issue-based politics and improved service delivery, urging…
Taraba news: frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Taraba State?
Jalingo is the capital of Taraba State.
When was Taraba State created?
Taraba State was created on 27 August 1991 from the old Gongola State.
How many local government areas are in Taraba State?
Taraba State has 16 local government areas, across three senatorial districts: Taraba North, Taraba Central and Taraba South.
Who is the governor of Taraba State?
Agbu Kefas has been Governor of Taraba State since May 2023.
What is the Mambilla Plateau?
The Mambilla Plateau is a highland area in Taraba State known for its cool climate, tea plantations and cattle ranching, and for the proposed Mambilla hydropower project.
Where can I read the latest Taraba news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Taraba, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Taraba news section.
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