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Residents panic over bomb explosion in Taraba
Residents of Jalingo, Taraba State, are still in panic mode following a bomb explosion that rocked part of the state capital Sunday night.
Although Taraba is located in the North-East, a region considered the epicentre of terrorism in the country, the state is relatively found to be peaceful compared with Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.
The Sunday’s explosion reportedly occurred around 10pm close to First Roundabout leading to the Taraba State University.
The explosion caused damage to some shops and residential buildings in the area, according to Channels TV reports.
Eyewitnesses claimed the bomb was behind a local pub.
An eyewitness said, “A little baby of about four years was at the shop sleeping when the wall collapsed.
“Luckily, she survived it and is receiving medical attention at a hospital.”
Residents have expressed fears over what could befall them again, saying Sunday’s incident was the fourth in the chain of explosions that have rocked the state since the beginning of the year.
The Police Public Relations Officer for Taraba, Usman Abdullahi, confirmed the incident to TheCable on Monday morning.
He said the command’s anti-bomb squad was deployed in the area, and that an investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the explosion.
He said, “No casualty, nobody sustained injury.
“It was a blast. Last night, the anti-bomb was there. We are waiting for the result.”
In April, several people were injured following an explosion in Nukkai area of Jalingo.
Days earlier, six persons were killed and several other persons injured in an explosion that occurred in Iware community in the state.
In addition to the explosions, communities in Taraba have come under attack in recent weeks, with killings and abductions recorded.
On April 11, gunmen attacked a mosque in Maisamari community in Sardauna LGA of Taraba and killed Abdulkadir Sufiyanu, the district head.
Before the attack on the mosque in Maisamari, some residents were kidnapped when gunmen invaded a mosque in Bali Jali village of the state.
Muslim worshippers were breaking their fast when the attack in Bali Jali occurred.
In May, six soldiers were killed in an attack by gunmen on Tati village in Takum LGA of the state.
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Troops destroy terrorists hideout in Taraba, kill 3 bandits
Troops destroy terrorists hideout in Taraba, kill 3 bandits
Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have neutralised three bandits, destroyed several camps, and recovered arms and ammunition in a daring clearance operation in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
The operation which took place yon April 5, 2025 is in continuation of the ongoing military operations codenamed Operation Lafiya Jamaa aimed at flushing out criminal elements from Taraba State.
This is contained in a press statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni.
According to the statement, the operation, which targeted suspected bandits’ hideouts, saw troops advancing to Achalle where they thoroughly cleared the general area before projecting further force into Chibi.
“On arrival at Chibi, the troops made contact with the bandits, who began fleeing upon sighting the advancing forces,” the statement read.
“In the engagement that ensued, three bandits were neutralized, and several makeshift camps used by the criminals were destroyed. Troops also recovered 2 motorcycles, 1 AK-47 magazine, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.”
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The troops also conducted a thorough combing of the Dutsen Zaki and Achalle axis where over seventy criminal camps have been dismantled in recent weeks.
Oni stated that no human activity was observed during this latest sweep, indicating the sustained success of previous operations.
While commending the troops for their resilience and tactical success, the Commander 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, reassured the people of Taraba State that there would be no haven for terrorists and criminal elements in the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and law-abiding while continuing their lawful daily activities without fear or intimidation.
General Uwa further encouraged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies, noting that such collaboration remains vital to supporting ongoing operations and enhancing the safety and security of communities.
Troops destroy terrorists hideout in Taraba, kill 3 bandits
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Ban smartphones, social media in varsities, don advises authorities
Ban smartphones, social media in varsities, don advises authorities
Dr Saeed Olorunnisola, the interim Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State, has urged the federal and state governments to prohibit the use of smartphones in secondary and tertiary schools.
Olorunnisola stated that the prohibition will help students concentrate in class.
During the Mission for the Eradication of Examination Malpractice’s second national symposium in Osogbo, Osun State, on Saturday, Olorunnisola expressed concern about the impact of examination malpractices on education and national development, citing social media as a major impediment to students’ concentration even in secondary schools.
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“Social media is causing distraction in secondary schools. Tertiary institutions are the worst. Students don’t care any longer. Some of them are taking photo shot of notes and they will not read them. They are usually on social media.
“What we have right now is a misuse of technology and it must be taken away. We have a university that has banned their undergraduate from using mobile phones,” he said.
Speaking on the need for government to act and assist young learners to concentrate in class, the don said ban on the use of smartphones by a particular university that he did not disclose eventually assisted its students to concentrate more in class.
In his remarks, Prof Buniyameen Abdulkareem, Chairman of the MEEM Board of Trustees, stated that the group, a non-governmental organisation founded by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria B-Zone, organised the symposium for policymakers, students, and teachers after realising the need to stem the tide of rising examination malpractices in the country.
Ban smartphones, social media in varsities, don advises authorities
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Nurse leaves US, seeks new life in Nigeria, says everything not money
Nurse leaves US, seeks new life in Nigeria, says everything not money
A Nigerian nurse, Judith Okoli, has made headlines after leaving her nursing job in the United States and relocating permanently to Nigeria in pursuit of a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At a time when many Nigerians are seeking greener pastures abroad, Okoli’s decision has stunned many and sparked intense conversations about wealth, happiness, and the true meaning of a good life.
“Everyone is asking me, ‘Why did you leave America? Are you okay? You want to suffer in Nigeria?’” she said in Pidgin English in a heartfelt video shared online. “But I hope you guys know that money is not everything — at least, to some people. At least, to me.”
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According to Okoli, her decision was not a spontaneous one but born out of deep reflection and an increasing awareness that wealth doesn’t always equate to wellness or fulfillment.
“Someone can make N100 but be miserable — insulted at work, restless, disconnected from life. Then another person makes just N50, but they are happy, they spend quality time with their family, they sleep well, they enjoy peace of mind. For me, it’s about quality of life.”
She lamented how the pursuit of economic gain in the West often strips people of the things that matter most — community, connection, and contentment.
“Look at what the Western world is doing to us,” she said. “Families are scattered. One child is in Germany, another in Canada, another in Dubai. Six siblings haven’t seen each other in three years — all in the name of seeking a better life, but forgetting about the quality of life.”
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