UDP issues statement over defence minister’s comments
United Democratic Party has issued a statement condemning comments made by minister of defence Sheikh Omar Faye.
UDP’s statement signed by leader Ousainou Darboe on Wednesday read: “The...
Local government ministry accuses KM Mayor of trying to twist its arm over Latrikunda...
The ministry of local government has claimed the decision from the mayor of Kanifing Municipality reeked of an attempt to direct the ministry to a particular line...
“Fertilizer Price Will Increase Poverty In The Gambia” – Mamadi Kurang
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Alhagie Mamadi Kurang, the founder and CEO of Jolof Tutors and former parliamentary candidate in Niamina East has said that the price of fertilizer...
President Barrow conquers all four constituencies announced by IEC so far
President Adama Barrow has battered his opponents in all four constituencies called by the Independent Electoral Commission so far.
The first constituency to be called by IEC was...
2000 STUDENT MASSACRE: Isatou Njie Saidy WAS the One Around, Not Jammeh –...
By Lamin Njie
Former agriculture minister Omar Jallow has said that it was former vice president Isatou Njie Saidy who was around when at least a dozen people...
Anti-Crime commander’s suspension extended
Commander of police anti-crime Gorgi Mboob has had his suspension extended, according to The Point.
The Point reported on Thursday Mr Mboob, who is one of the nation's...
Large crowds receive Kitabu in Bissau and comedian responds by waving at them from...
People of Guinea Bissau turned out in large numbers to receive comedian Kitabu Fatty amid his tour of Guinea Bissau.
Kitabu is currently in Guinea Bissau for a...
Senegal: Islamic teacher bags five years in prison after student he beat died
An Islamic teacher in Louga, Senegal Abdou Latif Cissé has been sentenced to five years in prison after one of his students died after he beat him,...
Tourism Minister Urges Government Action to Resolve Kaur Water Crisis
By: Dawda Baldeh
Addressing a large audience during the ongoing Nationwide Meet-The-People’s Tour, the Minister of Tourism and Culture, Hamat NK Bah, appealed for government intervention to address...
“The border will open on one Condition: Either President Yahya leaves power or I...
The head of the Senegalese Transport Union, Gora Houma has finally drawn line in the sand – for the border to reopen, either he or President Yahya...
Babani Sissoko who reportedly carried ‘a lot of money’ with him and showed it...
Malian philanthropist and politician Babani Sissoko who is forever known for walking into a Dubai bank in the late 1990s and scamming it of over 200 million...
Africa’s most absurd dictator
In December, a handful of middle-aged American immigrants attempted to topple the autocratic ruler of the Gambia. They had few weapons and an amateurish plan. What possessed...
Covid-19 cases hit 2,400 after 113 fresh cases are seen
One hundred and thirteen new cases of coronavirus have been registered taking the total number of COVID-19 cases ever confirmed in the country to 2,401.
According to health...
Wednesday public holiday: Dr Ismaila Ceesay says he is shocked at president’s decision
Dr Ismaila Ceesay has expressed shock at President Adama Barrow’s decision to declare Wednesday a public holiday.
The president declared Wednesday a public holiday amid the Muslim Eidul...
Two Sierra Leoneans In Court Over Alleged Theft Of D175,000 Tricycle
By:Ousman Saidykhan
One Algasimou Bangura and Idrissa Kamara, both from Sierra Loenian, have been arraigned before the Kanifing Magistrate Court today, 5th September 2022, for allegedly stealing a...
Coronavirus cases top 2,000 as 244 new cases are seen
The ministry of health has discovered 244 new cases of coronavirus taking cases recorded to 2,116.
The ministry of health newly conducted 725 tests and 244 came out...
‘Bravo to these senior citizens’: Madi Jobarteh admires Darboe and Co and says April...
Madi Jobarteh has insisted the April 16, 2016 protest galvanized the Gambian masses against fear and sparked the ‘unstoppable’ journey to liberation.
UDP leader Ousainou Darboe along with...
Youth and Sports Minister Unveils Plans for a New Stadium
By: Alieu Jallow
During a question session at the National Assembly, the Minister of Youth and Sport unveiled plans for a new stadium for the country, considering the...
Papa Faal says he cannot change people’s minds amid ‘terrorist’ tag
Papa Faal said 'I cannot change people's minds' as he reacted to those calling him a terrorist with regard to his role in the December 30, 2014...
‘This is not true’: Hamat Bah warns they will not let ‘so-called’ observers smear...
By Dawda Baldeh
Hamat NK Bah, leader of the National Reconciliation Party (NRP), has frowned local election observers and accused them of given misleading information to the public.
He...
