NAFDAC Seizes Sex Stamina Drugs, Tramadol, Others Worth N15 Million In Taraba

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has in its recent operations in Gembu, Taraba State, impounded unregistered drugs worth N15 million.

The impounded drugs included Tramadol and Sildenafil combination.
Joseph Asikpo, the state coordinator of the agency, made this known at a media briefing in Jalingo on Friday.

According to him, the drugs were evacuated in 20 sacks and seven cartons from some hidden stores in the area.

He said that the Tramadol and Sildenafil combination was an unregistered drug used by people in the area to enhance sexual performance.
“The problems associated with Tramadol alone outweigh its benefits because its indiscriminate use causes serious bodily harm.
“This is because the drug has addictive tendency and it is responsible for several violent behaviour we see on the streets today,” Mr. Asikpo said.

The coordinator said that other illegal drugs seized included banned Analgin and Gentamycin injections, fake Swidar and Ampiclox tablets, fake Mixagrip, different brands of Nimesulide, among others.

He said that the agency had imposed administrative charges on Amatex, Emmy CY and Aleke patent medicine stores in the area for being in possession of the illegal drugs.
Mr. Asikpo said that the patent medicine stores must pay the charges, assuring that the illegal drugs would be destroyed soon.

The coordinator vowed to sanction any trader found selling any banned consumable in the state.
“We are continuously carrying out mop up of commonly used but banned products such as Crusader, Mekako, Montclaire and Amirah soaps and other mercury containing products.
“These products are causative agents for skin cancer and kidney problem,” Asikpo said.

He advised the general public to always check the expiration dates and NAFDAC registration number of products before consumption.

Mr. Asikpo appealed to consumers to always report anyone found selling expired drugs or beverages to the agency for quick action.

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Darius Recalls Four Monarchs From Suspension

The governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has recall four out of seven traditional rulers who were suspended for aiding and harboring criminal elements, as well as conducted illegal sales of lands belonging to Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs to unknown persons in their domains.

The deputy governor of the state Engr. Haruna Manu disclosed this in his office, while addressing stakeholders from the affected local government areas (Bali and Gasol) who were at government house in connection to the issue.

Manu stated that the district head of Taka in Mutum Biyu Chiefdom under Gasol local government (Ali Adamu), the district head of Tella in Gasol Chiefdom under Gasol local government (Bello Chiloma), district head of Sendirde in Gasol chiefdom under Gasol local government area (Ali Umaru Tafida) and ward head of Sabon Dale in Bakundi chiefdom under Bali local government area were lifted from their earlier suspension by the governor.

He further revealed that the suspension was carried out for serious security reasons, emphasizing that the administration could not sit idly and allow people who occupy sensitive positions of responsibilities to foment trouble in their various domains. “We acted swiftly based on accurate security report to restore harmony and avoid further breach of peace in the areas affected” 

He directed the permanent secretary Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Bello Yero to issue the four traditional rulers with letter of reinstatement and warning through their respective chiefs. He also advised the reinstated traditional rulers to live above board and avoid a repeat of what happened that attracted their earlier suspension. It would be recall that in February 2016, Governor Darius Ishaku suspended seven traditional rulers from Gasol and Bali local government areas of the state for sales of lands belonging to IDPs to unknown persons.

By John Mkom

SHOCKER! Goat Gives Birth To ‘Human Being’ in Taraba [PHOTO]

There was confusion in Taraba State recently after a goat gave birth to a creature, which looks so much like human being.

An eyewitness, Rariya wrote in her Facebook wall that residents were thrown into shock after a nanny goat allegedly gave birth to the baby goat in ‘human form’

She said residents were alleging that the owner of the goat may have had sex with the nanny goat.

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Youth Group Lobby Taraba Assembly On National Bill

A Group known as the Youth Initiative For Advocacy Growth and Advancement,(YIAGA), is seeking the support of the Taraba State House of Assembly on the National Day of Action ‘set aside to peacefully engage the National Assembly and state assemblies on the Not Too Young To Run Campaign’.

The group made this known in a visit Wednesday, to the Taraba State House of Assembly, where they were received by the Speaker of the House, Abel Peter Diah.

According to the letter presented to the Speaker, and signed by Mu’azu Muhammed Danburram, ‘The activity is designed to demonstrate that the large youth population is in support of the Bill being considered in the National Assembly’.

According to the letter, the rally was not a protest, but a peaceful citizen engagement with the State House of Assembly and that the ‘campaign comprises of youth organizations drawn from different parts of the Country working to promote youth issues in policy making and constitution review process’.

While calling on all to support the Bill through social media promotions, public hearing and submission of memoranda, it added that a copy of the Bill could be downloaded on: www.yiaga.org/nottooyoungtorun.

The Speaker of the House, Abel Peter Diah, in his remarks however, promised that the House would give its support at the right time.Taraba

By Victor Gai

Taraba House Of Assembly Approves Replacement For Deceased Government Officials.

The Taraba State House of Assembly has Monday, approved the appointment of Prince Gubairo Joel Danfulani as member,Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC), and Zelani Hamawa Yana as Councillor, Titon Ward of Sardauna LGA.

In a letter sent to the House from the Office of the Executive Governor, and dated 12th July, 2016, has it that the move was to replace Hon Musa Dyegbea as member, Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC), who ‘unfortunately’ is deceased. Likewise, Zelani Hamawa Yana is to replace the Councillor of Titon Ward of Sardauna LGA, who is said to be deceased.

‘In order to fill the vacuum, I have nominated Prince Gubairo Joel Danfulani, after due consultation with the stakeholders from Kurmi Local Government’.

Also, the letter further added that ‘In the last approval by the House, the name, Hon Ishaku Adamu of Sabin Gida ward from Gassol Local Government was mistakenly omitted. Kindly grant approval to the Honourable Councillor’.

In a plenary presided over by Speaker, Abel Peter Diah, the House, by a unanimous decision, approved the appointments.

Wate Supply Scheme: Gov Ishaku To Construct Additional Reservoirs

As part of the ongoing search for the source of water that would sufficiently reach all the nooks and crannies of Jalingo metropolis and it environs, additional reservoirs will be constructed by the Taraba State Government to complement the existing ones.

This was revealed by the Taraba State Governor, Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku during an assessment tour of Mount Jalingo where the state Government is to construct additional reservoirs through SCC, the company handling the Jalingo Primary Water Supply Scheme.

Governor Darius Ishaku said water is a priority for his administration and he is determined to ensure that Jalingo the state capital enjoys steady, pure drinking water at all times, hence the need to assess areas that would be used in making the project a reality.

The Governor stressed that the reservoirs that would be constructed are meant to store more water and to compliment other reservoirs that were constructed by the African Development Bank, (AfDB).

Darius Ishaku maintained that mount Jalingo is strategically located in a vintage part of the state capital with desired height that would be suitable for the construction of additional reservoirs that would facilitate speedy distribution of water.

He disclosed that the new reservoirs that would be constructed by SCC company on top of Mount Jalingo will be artistically designed to serve dual purposes, water and tourist center, adding that, apart from beautifying the town, a restaurant will be built also on top of the mountain which will be used to host visitors whenever they are in the state.

The Governor further said apart from the restaurant, a mini market will be constructed at the foot of Mount Jalingo which would be used to sell locally made crafts as well as the display of locally made fabrics that are worn by different ethnic groups in the state aimed at creating jobs and generating revenue for the state.

Governor Darius Ishaku also mentioned that when the project is completed, efforts would be made to sensitise the populace on the importance of paying water rates.

He stressed that with proper sensitisation, it will be easier to key into it, thereby giving the government the desire to do more for the people.

Corroborating on the Governor’s position, the General Manager of Taraba Water Supply Agency, Engineer Buba Siam, explained that though several boreholes have been sunk in Jalingo during the dry seasons, most of the boreholes rarely meet the water needs of the metropolis.

He announced that at the moment the AfDB in partnership with the Taraba state Government has been working hard to provide water to the state capital with the construction and laying off of over 60 kilometres of water pipelines.

Buba Siam explained that the population of the state is increasing steadily and it has become imperative to scout for additional water sources that will meet the water needs of the increasing population being occasioned by the influx of people because of the peace that is enjoyed in the state capital.

He also said that the 150 kilometres of pipes that are expected to be laid by SCC will increase water supply in the state.