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NAN’s Adamu elected Taraba Correspondents’ Chapel Chair

NUJ

By Martins Abochol

Jalingo, July 11, 2020 (NAN) Mr Sadiq Adamu, a Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has been elected Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel in Taraba.

Adamu was elected alongside six others to replace the former executive council which was impeached recently.

Also elected at the Saturday Congress held in Jalingo were Mr Salisu Waziri of VON, Vice Chairman, Sani Suleiman of FRCN, Secretary, Nathaniel Gbaoron, Business Day, Assistant Secretary, and Bashir Adamu of Liberty TV, Treasurer.

Mr Sylvanus Viashima of the Sun Newspaper was  elected as Financial  Secretary of the chapel.

Speaking after the inauguration of the officials, the Chairman of NUJ, Mr Jovita Shafe, urged them to work hard to unite the chapel and protect the integrity of the union in the state.

In his response, Adamu said that he would run an inclusive administration that would make the welfare of members a top priority.

He promised to work with all correspondents toward promoting and protecting the ethics of the profession.

Adamu advised losers in the election to accept defeat in good faith and join hands with his team to strengthen the chapel.

NAN reports that the previous executive council led by Mr Wale Ayodele was impeached by members over alleged violation of the NUJ constitution.

The Taraba Council of the NUJ subsequently took over the chapel and had run its activities until the new officials were elected on Saturday. (NAN)

MK/VIV/ETS

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Edited by Vivian Ihechu and Ephraims Sheyin

Politics

PDP sweeps all 16 councils in Taraba LG polls

PDP sweeps all 16 councils in Taraba LG polls

By Martins Abochol
Elections
Jalingo, July 1, 2020 (NAN) The Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC) on Wednesday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had won all the 16 local government councils in the just-concluded Local Government Elections in the state.

Declaring the results in Jalingo, Dr Philip Duwe, Chairman of the commission, disclosed that the ruling PDP had won the councilorship in 168 council wards in the state.

Duwe said that the election was peaceful and was held in compliance with best public hygiene protocols meant to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He commended the people of the state for coming out in good numbers to participate in the election.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the main opposition political party in the state, the All Progressives Congress (APC), had earlier announced that it would boycott the elections in protest against what it called ‘bias by the umpire.’

The Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly, Dr Joseph Kunini, has, meanwhile, congratulated all candidates of the PDP on their victory at the polls.

Kunini, who spoke in an interview with newsmen, said that the landslide victory enjoyed by the party was a testament that the people were comfortable with the party’s two-decade rule and especially the ‘rescue agenda’ of Gov. Darius Ishaku.

He urged the newly-elected officials to take their mandate seriously and work hard to bring the dividends of democracy to the people.

Also, Sen. Shuaibu Lau, representing Taraba North in the National Assembly, congratulated the PDP for it’s good performance at the elections which held on Tuesday.

Lau, who is a PDP senator, told newsmen in Jalingo that the party would continue to give sound leadership in the state.

He appealed to the winners to be magnanimous in their victory.

He also urged the losers to accept defeat in good faith and join hands with the winners to build the state.

NAN reports that a total of 17 political parties participated in the elections.(NAN)

MK/AMY

Edited by Abdullahi Yusuf

General news

COVID-19: Hoteliers lament poor patronage in Jalingo

COVID-19: Hoteliers lament poor patronage

By Martins Abochol

Patronage
Jalingo, April 14, 2020 (NAN) Two hotel operators in Jalingo, Taraba, have lamented poor patronage of their services due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Mr Samuel Nima, the Manager of the Godiya Hotels,  told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jalingo that the hotel, which used to be full of patrons, had suffered a sharp reduction in patronage.

According to him, “we used to have the minimum of 15 guests in the accommodation section, but now the number of guests has reduced.

Mr Tunji Haruna, the Manager of Tropicana Hotel,  said that the lockdown had drastically affected the hospitality business.

Haruna said that the business had suffered an unprecedented loss.

He appealed to customers to resume patronage, adding that the hotel had put in place measures to check the spread of Coronavirus.

Dr Innocent Javan, the Medical Director of Zion Medical Hospital, said that doctors were ready for the fight against the virus in case of outbreak in the state, but wanted protective gear to enable them be fully prepared. (NAN)

MK/JEO/TÁ

Edited by Janefrances Oraka/Tajudeen Atitebi

Health

COVID-19: Taraba Govt. orders closure of markets, shops

By Martins Abochol
Closure
Jalingo, April 1, 2020 (NAN) Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba has ordered the closure of markets and shops as part measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Ishaku, who gave the directive on Wednesday while briefing newsmen in Jalingo, said that the order would take effect from 11 p.m. on Wednesday.

The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Haruna Manu, said that the order excluded businesses that provide essential services.

He listed those businesses as pharmacies, food shops and petrol stations and cautioned traders against taking advantage of the situation to hike prices of commodities.

The governor also advised the public against panic buying.

Ishaku said that the state government had procured food items to distribute to the vulnerable citizens to cushion the effect of the lockdown.

The governor also said that the state would operate on zero budgeting in its response to the Coronavirus pandemic, adding that funds would be appropriated as situation demands.

He urged the people to refrain from handshaking, hugging and keep their environment clean.

The governor thanked the residents for their cooperation and adherence to all directives.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Taraba has yet to record any case of COVID-19 but had stepped up measures to contain the spread of the virus.

It has banned inter-state travels and embarked campaign to create awareness on the disease.

(NAN)
MK/JEY/IU

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Edited by Johnson Eyiangho and Isaac Ukpoju