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Taraba APC Endorses Gov Kefas for Second Term

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:27 +0000

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State on Monday endorsed Governor Agbu Kefas to continue in office, in what observers describe as a strategic move to consolidate the party’s dominance in the state. The endorsement was announced by the State Working Committee (SWC) through its outgoing chairman, Barrister Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi, as the committee [...]

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Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction: Taraba Gov Kefas Suspends Planned Defection to APC

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:00:06 +0000

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has suspended his scheduled defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the wake of the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Jalingo, Kefas described the incident as “heartbreaking,” saying it would be insensitive to proceed with political celebrations while families and the [...]

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Tension, anticipation as Taraba braces for Governor Kefas’ expected defection to APC

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:16 +0000

Jalingo, the usually calm Taraba State capital, has erupted with unusual political activity as convoys and chartered flights ferry some of the state’s most influential political figures into the city ahead of what many describe as a defining moment in Taraba’s political history. The heightened movement follows strong indications that Governor Agbu Kefas may be [...]

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Two PDP Governors Absent as Party Convention Opens in Ibadan

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:00:57 +0000

At least two governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who were previously accused of flirting with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, were on Saturday conspicuously absent from the party’s ongoing national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. The absent governors are Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Agbu Kefas of [...]

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No Automatic Ticket for Kefas if He Joins APC – Former Taraba APC Chairman, Hassan Ardo

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:48 +0000

A former Nigerian ambassador and pioneer Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Hassan Jika Ardo, has dismissed the possibility of Governor Agbu Kefas securing an automatic governorship ticket in the APC if he defects from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking in an exclusive interview, Ardo confirmed growing speculation that Governor [...]

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Governor Kefas Mandates Annual Convocations for Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:56 +0000

Governor Agbu Kefas has introduced a new policy requiring all tertiary institutions in Taraba State to hold annual convocation ceremonies. This directive aims to promote timely graduation and reinforce academic standards across the state’s higher education system. Announcing the policy at the combined convocation ceremony of the College of Education, Zing, over the weekend, Governor [...]

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Taraba State Governor Pledges to Complete Unfinished Projects

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:00:14 +0000

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has committed to completing all uncompleted projects initiated by his predecessors. He made this announcement on Friday during an inspection of the Mararraba – Baissa – Abong road project in Kurmi local government council. Governor Kefas revealed that companies handling the projects have been pressuring his administration for outstanding payments. [...]

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Primate Ayodele Urges Taraba State to Support Governor Agbu Kefas, Embrace Peace

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 18 May 2024 19:00:03 +0000

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has called on the people of Taraba State to embrace peace and pray for the success of Governor Agbu Kefas. This comes in the wake of the governor’s recent appointment of a first-class Chief of Takum, a position that had been vacant for over 28 [...]

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PRP Criticizes Taraba Governor, Warns of Chaos Over Ukwe Takum Stool

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:00:28 +0000

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Taraba State has strongly criticized Governor Agbu Kefas for his stance on the Ukwe Takum stool, warning that it could plunge the state into chaos and undermine governance values. In a press statement issued in Jalingo over the weekend, the PRP governorship candidate in the last general election, Wasa [...]

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PDP Governors Converge in Abuja to Discuss Economic and Security Challenges

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:52 +0000

Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have gathered at the Oyo State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, for a meeting of the PDP Governors Forum. Led by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, the forum includes Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, and Godwin Obaseki of Edo. Also in attendance are [...]

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Be security conscious – Taraba Governor urges corps members

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 12:53:56 +0000

Volunteers in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who must spend a year in Taraba State have been warned to take safety precautions. The 2023 Batch ‘B’ stream 2 corps members were sworn in on Friday at Sibre, the administrative headquarters of the NYSC orientation camp in the Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, where Governor Agbu [...]

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Governor Kefas begs for diaspora involvement in Taraba economic progress

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:09:05 +0000

According to Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, all Tarabans need to pay close attention to the state’s economic growth. He felt that it was imperative for state natives living in other regions of the country and the world to return home and contribute to the state’s rapid development. The governor made these remarks over the [...]

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PDP Taraba Denies Supporting Any Candidate, Assures Aspirants Of Fair Play

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Sun, 08 May 2022 14:00:04 +0000

The leadership of the Taraba State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has again reiterated its readiness to provide a level playing ground for all aspirants. The Party Chairman, Agbu Kefas who gave the assurance to all the aspirants jostling for positions on the platform of the party, also debunked the rumours making the [...]

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