Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

State Correspondent at Daily Trust

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Why Taraba irrigation rice farmers worry over current prices

5 days ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Hundreds of dry season rice farmers in Taraba State have expressed concerns over the crash in the price of paddy even as harvests have been good. Our correspondent in Jalingo reports that the price of paddy has fallen from N50,000 to N37 000 in the state as farmers started harvesting their crops from the irrigation fields across the six local government areas of the state.
Taraba Deputy Governor returns to Jalingo

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Alhaji Aminu Alkali, Deputy governor of Taraba State, has returned to Jalingo, the state capital, after an absence of about four months. Daily Trust gathered that the Deputy governor arrived at Danbaba Suntai Airport, Jalingo, in a chartered Aircraft at 1.40pm. There were no newsmen at the airport at the time of his arrival because journalists were not informed ahead.
Police arrest kidnappers, recover arms in Taraba

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Police operatives in Taraba State have arrested nine suspected kidnappers and recovered an arsenal of weapons, including four AK-47 and three AK-49 rifles, along with 45 rounds of live ammunition. The arrest, made on Saturday, was a joint operation by police in collaboration with local hunters and vigilantes. Police spokesperson ASP James Lashen disclosed in a statement that credible intelligence led to the successful operation.
Insecurity: Rise up and defend yourselves, TY Danjuma renews call for self-defence

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Former Minister of Defence, General T Y Danjuma (rtd), has again emphasized that the fight against insecurity in Nigeria cannot be left to the government alone.
Taraba traditional ruler warns fishermen against use of chemicals, explosives

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

The Chief of Mutumbiyu in Gassol LGA of Taraba State, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammed, has warned fishermen in his domain to desist from using chemicals and explosives to catch fish or face sanctions. The warning was delivered at the palace in Mutumbiyu shortly after the turbanning of Alhaji Bala Jambari as Sarkin Tarun (leader of fishermen) and Alhaji Tukura Julde as Danrimin Mutumbiyu.
Travellers stranded as rain washes away bridge in Taraba

1 month ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Many motorists were stranded at the collapsed Namne bridge along Jalingo-Wukari road in Gassol LGA of Taraba State following a heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The downpour washed away the alternative bridge built through self-help to assist travellers on the road. The self-help bridge built in place of the main bridge, which collapsed seven months ago, has been serving as a passage to motorists plying the road.
Taraba pastoralists laud creation of Livestock Development Agency

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Pastoralists in Taraba State have welcomed the creation of Livestock Development Agency by the state Governor, Agbu Kefas, saying it is timely especially now that pastoralists and other stakeholders in the livestock sector are facing numerous problems.
Taraba govt breaks silence on dep gov’s whereabouts, says he’ll resume soon

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

The Taraba State government has, for the first time, spoken about the health condition of Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu Alkali, who has been absent from office since November last year. Speaking to journalists after the State Executive Council meeting on Monday, Commissioner for Information, Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo, said the deputy governor suffered a stroke but is recuperating and will soon return to office.
kidnapping, communal conflicts reducing in Taraba- Army

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has announced that incidents of kidnapping, banditry and communal conflicts have significantly dropped in Taraba State. Uwa attributed the drop to sustained efforts and commitment in fighting criminal elements in all parts of the state by troops of the brigade.
Army: Kidnapping, Banditry have reduced in Taraba

2 months ago | dailytrust.com | Magaji Isa Hunkuyi

Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, says incidents of kidnapping, banditry and communal conflicts have dropped significantly in Taraba State Uwa attributed the drop in crime to sustained efforts and commitment in fighting criminals in all part of the state.