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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Troops arrest gunrunner, seize rifles, 969 rounds in Taraba operation

Nigerian troops arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered 969 rounds of ammunition during an operation in Taraba State.

Feb 21 • 20:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Kefas confident of delivering Taraba to Tinubu

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State is optimistic about successfully delivering votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, despite opposition from rival party members.

Feb 19 • 00:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Taraba governor pledges support for Tinubu in 2027

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed confidence in delivering his state to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, despite dissent from some former party loyalists.

Feb 18 • 20:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Macinka in shame, Danko in the land of dreams, and Taraba on the run

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Feb 18 • 14:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Reporters Mäkká and Grečko: Taraba refuses discussion not only with journalists but also with citizens

Reporters from Slovakia discuss Taraba's refusal to engage in dialogue with journalists and the public, highlighting issues faced by the environmental ministry and the journalists' ability to verify information.

Feb 17 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Taraba wants to purchase the central parking lot at Štrbské Pleso. He also talks about a city cable car to the ski resort

Slovak Minister of the Environment, Tomáš Taraba, has proposed the state purchase the central parking lot at Štrbské Pleso due to its poor condition, but details remain unclear and the proposal has not yet been discussed by the city council.

Feb 17 • 08:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

How Minister Taraba Wants to 'Privatize' a Billion Fund

Minister Taraba is attempting to gain control over an environmental fund through expedited legislative processes, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

Feb 13 • 14:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Pumped Storage Power Plant Málinec – Látky / Taraba Pushed Investment Through the Government Despite the Lack of a Professional Study and Not Consulting Locals

The Slovak government has approved the designation of the Málinec – Látky pumped storage power plant project as a significant investment, despite the absence of a professional study and local consultation.

Feb 11 • 15:26 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government has classified Taraba's pumped storage power plant as a significant investment

The Slovak government has designated the Málinec – Látky pumped storage power plant as a significant investment, facilitating quicker approvals and perceived threats to local property rights.

Feb 11 • 10:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Taraba does not have the best start to the year

Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba is struggling with multiple crises and criticism over his communication methods at the start of the year, while also pushing a controversial energy project.

Feb 11 • 09:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Army deploys special forces to Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa

The Nigerian Army has deployed special forces to Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba states to enhance internal security and stabilize vulnerable communities.

Feb 11 • 00:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Shame, people shouted in the room. Taraba cut the discussion about the pumped-storage plant, after three minutes he got up and left

Minister Taraba abruptly ended a discussion regarding the controversial pumped-storage plant project, facing criticism from local residents and opposition groups.

Feb 9 • 17:09 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Corporate News Filter: Taraba is already talking about saving the Košice Steelworks, but the factory has not confirmed it yet

The article discusses the mixed economic outlook for Slovakia, highlighting both positive export growth and questionable government efforts to save failing local industries.

Feb 9 • 12:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Detractors feeding Danjuma lies about me ­– Kefas

Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has dismissed rumors of a strained relationship with Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, asserting that their relationship is strong and claiming that false information is being circulated about him.

Feb 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

After the 'pond challenge' controversy, the head of the EU funds section at Taraba resigns

The director of environmental programs resigned following a contentious distribution of EU funds, with the ministry claiming it was part of consolidation and savings efforts.

Feb 5 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Taraba governor insists relationship with Danjuma firm

Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas affirmed that his relationship with General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma is strong and unaffected by speculation during a visit by traditional rulers.

Feb 5 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Akpabio mocks minority leader as Taraba senators dump PDP for APC

Senate President Godswill Akpabio humorously challenged Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro amidst the defection of two Taraba State senators to the ruling APC, reinforcing the party's strength in the Senate.

Feb 4 • 18:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Turek turned around, won't go to Cyprus. He says he must be in the Chamber

Czech minister Turek cancels his trip to Cyprus after concerns raised about the journey with controversial Slovak minister Taraba, stating he needs to be present in parliament instead.

Feb 3 • 16:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

NAPTIP, Taraba hand over 10 trafficked children to families

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons reunited 10 trafficked children with their biological parents in Jalingo, after intercepting a suspected trafficker.

Feb 3 • 14:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Minister Taraba Takes Controversial Filip Turek to Cyprus on Government Special Flight

Despite not being appointed as the Minister of the Environment, Czech populist politician Filip Turek will join EU ministers for informal discussions on important agenda items.

Feb 3 • 10:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I am not flying to Cyprus, Taraba announced when we wrote that he would take Filip Turka on a special flight

Despite not becoming the Minister of the Environment, Czech politician Filip Turek is reported to have been involved with EU ministers' important agenda discussions.

Feb 3 • 10:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

A Slovak far-right minister will visit Turkey and will be taken to Cyprus

Slovak Minister of Environment Tomáš Taraba is set to travel to Turkey this week, where he will be picked up by a Slovak government plane and then taken to Cyprus.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Taraba governor releases ₦5bn for retirees’ gratuities, death benefits

The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has allocated ₦5 billion to pay outstanding gratuities and death benefits to retirees and their beneficiaries in the state.

Feb 2 • 19:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Millions for Climate Given to Taraba Kmotrik's Golf Course and Kollár's Resort

The Ministry of Environment allocated most of an 11-million euro fund for water retention measures to private leisure resorts, raising concerns over the adequacy of these adaptations to climate change.

Feb 2 • 15:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Crime & Justice

Doubt about the ambulance tender / Taraba claims that Šaško chose the winner in advance. Democrats want police to investigate. Lawsuits are increasing

Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba criticized Health Minister Kamil Šaško over the ambulance tender, alleging it was rigged and calling for police investigation amid increasing lawsuits.

Jan 14 • 12:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Taraba, like Gucci or Ferrari. Minister requests registration of his surname, also launched a podcast

Slovak Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba is seeking trademark registration for his name and his new project 'Teraz Taraba,' which features a distinct logo he has been using for the past year.

Jan 14 • 10:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Taraba has a document on the cheap cleanup of Istrochem, but the government lacks supporting materials

Minister Tomáš Taraba claims that cleaning up the land owned by Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš will cost Slovakia tens of millions of euros, not hundreds, but key disputes regarding responsibility for the pollution are unaddressed in the submitted materials.

Jan 12 • 12:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Minister Šutaj Eštok humiliates Žilinka, Taraba speaks of fraud

Matúš Šutaj Eštok published a video debunking the myth that Ukrainian refugees are abusing Slovakia's aid system, clarifying that many pay for their housing and that most state assistance targets women with children.

Jan 9 • 17:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Hungarian Footprint on Málinec / Although Taraba claims it's a Slovak strategic interest, Hungarians openly write about utilizing Málinec for their needs

Slovak Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba is pushing for the investment project PVE Málinec-Látky, which Hungarians view with interest for their own purposes, despite its previous failure to be classified as a strategic investment.

Jan 9 • 09:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Taraba as a shareholder of TMR: opened a new cable car and wants to build a snowmaking reservoir with Rattaj

Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba defends a zoning proposal for Tatra National Park that would reduce nature protection in several areas and allow the sale of state land under ski slopes to Tatry Mountain Resorts.

Jan 5 • 13:08 UTC

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