Sunday, August 16, 2026

Taraba

August 16, 2026

NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, cloudiness nationwide 

According to the agency, strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.

NiMet
August 11, 2026

14.5 million children documented in NPC’s birth registration drive

The National Population Commission says targeted birth registration efforts have reached more than 14.5 million children across Nigeria.

NEWBORN BABIES
August 10, 2026

Lassa fever cases hit 1,000, death toll rises to 237 in Nigeria

The agency said the figures represented a case fatality rate (CFR) of 23.7 per cent. 

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
August 5, 2026

Weather Alert: Nationwide thunderstorms, disruptive winds, rains to hit Nigeria from Wednesday to Friday, NiMet warns

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across the country.

Rainfall
August 3, 2026

Gov Kefas signs executive orders to combat political thugs, illegal miners

Governor Agbu Kefas on Sunday in Jalingo signed three executive orders aimed at tackling political thuggery, illegal mining and drug abuse in Taraba.

Taraba governor, Agbu Kefas
July 26, 2026

Troops rescue two kidnap victims in Taraba

Mr Akaliro commended the troops for their swift response, professionalism, and resilience in the conduct of the operation.

rescued two kidnap victims
July 25, 2026

NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases as death toll hits 229

The NCDC said 23 states recorded at least one confirmed Lassa fever case.

Rats and the NCDC logo
July 21, 2026

NIHSA issues flood alert for 1,841 Bauchi communities, 16 other states

The agency urged state governments, local authorities and residents of flood-prone communities to take immediate precautionary measures.

Photo of a flooded community used to illustrate the story (Credit: PG)
July 20, 2026

Farmers seek subsidised farm inputs to boost food production in Taraba

The farmers said the high cost and limited availability of fertilisers and other essential farm inputs had become major constraints as the rainy season commenced.

Nigeria Farmers
July 17, 2026
Taraba State Internal Revenue Service (TIRS)