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In a collaborative effort between The Gambia Police Force and various stakeholders, including line ministries and agencies, a nationwide road clearing operation is set to commence, beginning in the Greater Banjul Area. This initiative, effective from Thursday October 19, 2023, aims to address issues related to road safety and public order by demolishing both permanent […]
In a significant development aimed at bolstering international security ties, the Gambian Inspector General of Police, Abdoulie Sanyang, and his International Affairs Unit, convened a crucial meeting with Canadian security liaisons representing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The meeting took place at the Gambia Police Headquarters in Banjul on Tuesday October 17, 2023. The […]
In a startling turn of events, the Brikama Area Council has been rocked by a corruption scandal that has led to the suspension of one of its key personnel, Omar Saidykhan. The accusations against him, which involve embezzling millions of Dalasi, have sent shockwaves through the community. Omar Saidykhan, a figure within the council, finds […]
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has been forced to postpone her eagerly anticipated inaugural headline show in London due to ongoing health issues. The artist recently made a public revelation regarding her battle with a viral illness, prompting the need for an immediate period of ‘vocal rest.’ Tiwa Savage took to her Instagram handle on Tuesday […]
The federal government has reiterated its resolve to reposition agriculture to its pride of place in national development to ensure food security. The country’s minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, made this statement at a news conference on Monday in Abuja to mark the 2023 World Food Day. Kyari said that the theme […]
Osun State Muslim Community (OSMC) has reappointed Alhaji Mustafa Adeleke Olawuyi as its president This was disclosed in a statement on Monday October 16, 2023. According to the statement, the tenure will span from 2023 to 2027. The announcement came following a series of changes within the OSMC’s leadership structure. The transition of leadership within […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the chairman and chief executive officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. The president has directed the outgoing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Alhaji […]
So much of New York City’s history was about changing the natural environment – cutting it down, clearing it out, paving it over. But going forward, we know that the future is about working with nature, building a greener, cleaner, safer city for all. From parks and playgrounds to streets, sidewalks, bike lanes and even […]
On Sunday, October 14, 2023, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph Parish Binshua, Fr. Anthony, ordered Christians to cut the tree because it allegedly harbors witches and wizards, CNA learned. “This tree is more than a hundred and fifty years old and has been home to fauna and fora. Unique species of birds, bees, and […]
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its tenth day with no ceasefire in sight, the foreign ministers of Egypt and France have jointly called for the immediate opening of the Rafah border crossing to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and the safe departure of foreign nationals from the beleaguered Gaza Strip. French […]
In a historic move, the governments of Ghana and South Africa have jointly declared a visa waiver for holders of ordinary passports in both nations. This significant agreement, set to go into effect on November 1, 2023, was officially disclosed by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a statement released on Friday. […]
In a significant step towards improving law enforcement and community engagement, a team of seven personnel from The Gambia Police Force recently completed a week-long community policing training at the Botswana Police Academy. The training, which took place from September 18 to 22, 2023, saw officers from various regions of The Gambia join hands to […]
In a thrilling football match held on Monday, the Nigerian national team, popularly known as the Super Eagles, celebrated a triumphant return to the world of friendly matches by defeating Mozambique 3-2. This much-needed victory marked their first win in a friendly game in half a decade, putting an end to a five-year-long struggle to […]
Nigerian gubernatorial candidate, Dino Melaye, has made a commitment to enhance Kogi State’s agricultural sector by recruiting graduates. Dino Melaye, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, outlined this plan during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. “We are dedicated to the development of agriculture, including mechanized […]
In a significant counterterrorism operation, the Nigerian Air Force announced on Sunday that it had successfully conducted a series of air interdiction missions that resulted in the elimination of numerous terrorists across different regions. The missions were executed by the Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Hadarin Daji, specifically targeting a newly identified terrorist […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has taken into custody two wanted heads of transnational criminal organisations with multi-billion-naira worth of illicit drugs and assets seized from them. This was after weeks of intelligence-led operations across the country and outside Nigeria. A statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja, said […]
The University of Tehran on Saturday bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, a prominent Shia Muslim cleric from Nigeria. During the event, the Nigerian Shia cleric shared insights into his five-decade-long advocacy, emphasising his desire for a low profile. Recalling the pivotal 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, led by the late Imam Khomeini, […]
Kenyan authorities have apprehended a fraudulent lawyer, Brian Mwenda, who managed to secure victories in all 26 cases he purportedly represented in various Kenyan courts. Mwenda, who posed as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, was arrested by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nairobi Branch Rapid Action Team (RAT) for practicing law […]
The Republic of The Gambia, in collaboration with the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) and the Agence Nationale Pour la Promotion des Investissements et des Grands Travaux (APIX), is gearing up for a historic event set to take place from the 26th to the 27th of October, 2023. The first edition of The […]
Observers from the African Union, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS and the European Union on Thursday congratulated Liberia for holding peaceful presidential and legislative elections two days earlier. “The election day was calm and well conducted by the National Elections Commission and their staff nationwide”, Andreas Schieder, the EU observation mission’s chief observer, said […]