Tag: The Gambia
Nigeria deploys 197 troops to ECOWAS mission in Gambia
“Nigerian peacekeepers have repeatedly earned global citations and medals for leadership, bravery and professional competence."
Four Nigerian professors appointed into key positions in Gambian varsity
The Professors and their positions include: Prof. Nazmat Surajudeen- Bakinde -Vice Chancellor, and Prof. Yusuf Abdulfatah – Vice Chancellor (Academics),…
‘How we were convinced we could stow away from Nigeria to Europe’
The Stowaways spoke when they were received by officials of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday in Ikeja after they…
Ex- Nigerian Chief Justice of The Gambia honoured as Democracy Icon
Fagbenle, a deeply religious man, was in the eyes of the storm in 2016 over the political impasse in The…
ECOWAS Commission condemns attempted coup in Gambia
“The Gambia Government announces that intelligence reports have shown that some soldiers of the Gambian army were plotting to overthrow…
Gambian delegation understudies Edo’s procurement system
The World Bank sponsors a delegation from the Government of the Gambia to understudy the Edo State Procurement system.
We will support The Gambia on procurement system – LASG
Olowo, who is also the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, commended the Gambian…
U.S. seizes Maryland mansion of ex-Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh
The United States intends to sell the property, and recommend to the Attorney General that the net proceeds from the…
16 Gambian players test positive for Covid-19 ahead of AFCON
The spike in positive cases has led the team to cancel their preparatory matches.
Gambians vote today, marbles replace ballot papers
Gambians understood the process of using glass marbles to vote. The system was introduced in the 1960s to avoid spoilt…
Gambia announces state of emergency, curfew over COVID-19
The Gambia Government has announced a 21-day state emergency effective from today, over the explosion in COVID-19 cases. A 10pm-5am…
COVID-19 guts government of The Gambia
Three cabinet ministers in Gambia have tested positive for COVID-19, the presidency said, an indication the virus is ripping though…
The Gambia confirms first coronavirus death, a Bangladeshi
The Gambia has confirmed its first death related to COVID-19, the country's health minister Amadou Samateh said Sunday.
Coronavirus: Foreign travels suspended for officials
To prevent coronavirus from entering The Gambia, government has announced the suspension of all the overseas travels of the public…
Gambia jails 8 coup plotters
A court martial in The Gambia has jailed eight former soldiers for plotting to overthrow Gambia’s president Adama Barrow in…