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In a resolute address following a distressing incident, Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda expressed his unwavering commitment to preserving democracy and freedoms in The Gambia while emphasizing the critical importance of security and stability. The occasion was prompted by a late-night call that delivered alarming news: Gambia police officers had been shot on duty at the […]
In a significant move aimed at advancing the welfare and development of Nigeria’s southwestern region, state speakers from the Southwestern part of the country convened on Monday at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The meeting, hosted by Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, witnessed the gathering of prominent legislative figures from across the region, setting the […]
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri has convicted and sentenced David Osigbe Irumekhai to one year imprisonment for criminal misappropriation to the tune of N9,900,000( Nine Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira only). The defendant was first arraigned on December 8, 2022, on one- count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation to the […]
Not only is New York the greatest city in the world, it is the safest big city in America. Since day one of this administration, public safety has been our priority. And for the last 20 months, we have delivered on our promise to drive down crime. Our precision policing model is working. Our streets, […]
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has embarked on a significant mission aimed at addressing sanitation challenges in urban Africa. Mayor Lowe’s participation was made public through her official Facebook page earlier today. The program known as “OVERDUE: Tackling the sanitation taboo in urban Africa,” took place at the Bartlett Development Planning Unit, situated at […]
In a series of successful operations, the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI, under the command of Major General Godwin Mutkut, General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens in the Northwest region. On the 9th of September 2023, troops deployed across […]
Three soldiers in Burkina Faso have been arrested and charged with plotting against the ruling junta, the country’s military prosecutor said on Friday. Investigators last month received a tipoff about “soldiers and former soldiers working in intelligence” who were scouting out the homes and other locations used by key figures in the junta, including strongman […]
President Adama has presided over a crucial delivery forum, bringing together high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs. Leading the delegation was the Honorable Minister Seedy Keita, who presented a comprehensive overview of the ministry’s actions over the past six months, encompassing microeconomic strategies, the execution of the 2023 budget, and the […]
In a bid to foster tourism and investment opportunities throughout the African continent, Daylight Africa, the pioneering continentwide tourism platform, is gearing up to mark its second annual event, Daylight Africa Week. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Sheikh Musa Drammeh, the visionary founder of Daylight Africa, on Thursday August 31, 2023. According […]
In a shocking turn of events, soldiers in Gabon have seized power, suspending democratic rule and sparking fears of an escalating crisis of coups in Africa. The unfolding drama has sent shockwaves through the country and beyond, as army officers took to the national television to announce their takeover. The soldiers, in a televised address […]
In an official statement, Mohammed Malagi, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has provided rationale for the recent removal of subsidy in Nigeria. Malagi asserted that the decision, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu, is poised to yield favorable outcomes for the nation. During a meeting on Tuesday with Governor Umar Bago of Niger State […]
International leaders have sent congratulatory messages to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, despite the opposition’s claims of a “sham” election. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, China, and Russia were among the first to extend their best wishes to Mnangagwa. South Africa’s President Ramaphosa took to Twitter to congratulate Mnangagwa on securing his second five-year term. In a […]
Nigerian authorities apprehended over 60 individuals following a same-sex wedding ceremony. This mass detention underscores the prevailing intolerance towards homosexuality in the West African nation. The incident occurred in Ekpan town, located in the southern Delta state, where police took action against the “gay suspects” during the early hours of Monday. As per Bright Edafe, […]
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering the youth of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, the Mayor of Banjul, unveiled her highly anticipated youth volunteerism project at the iconic Arch 22. The project, poised to revolutionize opportunities for young people, has garnered international support from esteemed organizations, including the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation. In […]
Mayor of Banjul, Malick Lowe, has kicked off Banjul Nawettan Super Cup. The event was held on Friday August 25, 2023, at the Banjul Mini Stadium. According to Lowe, the cup is the curtain raiser of the annual Nawettan football competition in Banjul. “I kicked off the curtain raiser of the annual Banjul Nawettan Super […]
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, will appear in court in the British capital on October 2 after being charged with bribery offences relating to her time in office, the UK National Crime Agency said on Tuesday. Alison-Madueke has been on bail since first being arrested in London in October 2015. Soon after her […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organization, has urged the Nigerian Senate to disclose the specific security concerns outlined in the report that led to the rejection of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s ministerial nomination. The former governor of Kaduna State faced denial of clearance by the Senate on August 5, 2023, based on […]
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday, distributed food palliative to 12,200 vulnerable households living in Muna, Custom and Ngwom communities. At least 73,200 persons will benefit as each of the 12,200 households is made up of six persons. The palliative distribution was to ease the hardship from the removal of the fuel subsidy. […]
Gambian President Adama Barrow has taken a significant fiscal measure by instituting a suspension of foreign travel for officials, including himself, in a bid to curb public expenditure. The decision was communicated on Saturday through a statement made by a government spokesperson. In a demonstrative act of financial prudence, President Barrow executed an executive order […]
President Bola Tinubu has tasked Nigerians to endure the suffering emanating from the removal of fuel subsidy as a price that must be paid for a better tomorrow. “These pains are the pains of birth, birth of a new nation. We know the removal of fuel subsidy has created some pains and that is why […]