Nigerian police pursue Yoruba Nation agitator sponsors, parade detainees
In a bid to crack down on the recent unrest sparked by Yoruba Nation agitators, Oyo State Police have intensified...
Month: April 2024
Gambian police arrest 21 Nigerians for alleged illegal possession of communication devices
In a targeted operation on Saturday, April 14, 2024, the Gambian Anti-Crime Unit executed a raid leading to the arrest...
Sudanese refugees in chad struggle to survive
In the wake of renewed civil strife in Sudan, a haunting tale unfolds in Chad's refugee camps, where survival has...
Irish maestro Mullins gallops to grand national glory, eyes historic title
Irish maestro Willie Mullins secured a thrilling victory at the Grand National on Saturday at Aintree, propelling him to the...
Banjul Mayor, Malick Lowe, leads youth climate crusade with Bloomberg philanthropies
In response to growing concerns among global youth about climate change, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has announced that Banjul will...
Gambian police arrest suspect in student murder case
The Piccadilly Police Post has detained a 60-year-old man following the suspected murder of 17-year-old student Fatou Drammeh from Latrikunda...
Nigeria makes history with world’s first rollout of revolutionary meningitis vaccine
Nigeria has become the pioneer nation to introduce a cutting-edge 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis, a vital step hailed by the...
Nigeria: Chaos in Oyo as O’odua Nation agitators attempt to take over state assembly
Chaos has erupted at the heart of Oyo State's administrative center as a group of suspected O’odua Nation agitators, donned...
Tensions escalate, global concerns rise as Iran threatens strike on Israel
In the wake of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, multiple governments worldwide have been on high alert, with fears...
Breaking: Nigerian socialite Bobrisky sentenced to jail for naira abuse
The Federal High Court in Lagos has handed down a six-month jail sentence without the option of a fine to...
Inaugural Africa youth tourism festival draws 10 nations
The inaugural Africa Youth Tourism Festival is set to launch with participation from 10 countries, including Rwanda, Kenya, Botswana, and...
Air Peace : A Triumph of Nigerian Spirit Over Exploitation in the Skies
By Folorunso Fatai Adisa “That boy calls you father. Do not bear a hand in his death.” The airplane touched...
S’Africa: Zuma criticizes Ramaphosa’s absence from court
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has voiced sharp criticism against the country's judiciary, alleging bias due to the absence...
Eid-ul-Fitr: President Barrow felicitates Gambians, highlights global concerns, national development
President Adama Barrow has extended warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Gambians at home and abroad, emphasizing the significance of gratitude, compassion,...
Nigeria Police Force emerges best at US training programme In Jordan
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have clinched the top spot in the US Special Program for Embassy Augmentation Response...
Former Newcastle boss, Kinnear dies at 77
Former Newcastle and Nottingham Forest manager, Joe Kinnear, has at the age of 77, his family said on Sunday. Republic...
Nigeria: FG declares Tuesday, Wednesday public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
In a move aimed at fostering religious harmony and celebration among Nigeria's Muslim population, the Federal Government has officially declared...
Senegal: 25 ministers, 5 secretaries of state appointed
Senegal has unveiled its new government lineup with the appointment of 25 ministers and 5 secretaries of state across key...
10 Things To Know About President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, born in Senegal, is a renowned literary figure celebrated for his profound engagement with African culture and...
ECOWAS Parliament’s 6th Legislature inaugurated in Abuja
In a momentous event at the Abuja International Conference Center, the official inauguration of the 6th Legislature of the ECOWAS...
Senegal: General Birame Diop appointed defence minister
General Birame Diop, a highly decorated veteran with over three decades of military expertise, has been appointed as the new...
North Dorsale Interconnection Project to enhance electricity trade across West Africa
In a bid to bolster electricity connectivity and economic growth across West Africa, the North Dorsale Regional Power Interconnection Project,...
Gambian father appeals for help to reunite with daughter lost in England
Malang Camara, a Gambian national, is reaching out to the public in hopes of reconnecting with his daughter, Millie Adama...
IGP Touray leads task force to combat proliferation of “Kush” in Gambia
In a concerted effort to combat the proliferation of "Kush," Inspector General of Police Seedy Mukhtar Touray convened a crucial...
Gambia: President Adama Barrow chairs 12th cabinet session, deliberates on digital infrastructure, maritime safety
H.E. President Adama Barrow took the helm of the twelfth Cabinet Session at the Presidency in Banjul, overseeing pivotal discussions...
Senegal’s new president announces comprehensive audit of oil, gas, mining sectors
Senegal's newly inaugurated President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, declared in a televised address on Wednesday that his administration will undertake a...
7.2 magnitude earthquake shatters Taiwan, kills 4 people, injures hundreds
Taiwan was struck by a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, marking the most severe tremor to hit the island...
Senegal: President Faye appoints opposition leader Ousmane Sonko Prime Minister
In a groundbreaking move signaling a shift in Senegal's political landscape, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a left-wing pan-Africanist, was inaugurated as...
Ethiopia to repatriate 70,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia
In a significant move to address the plight of its citizens abroad, Ethiopia has announced plans to repatriate approximately 70,000...
Rwanda: 7 major parties endorse President Kagame for 4th term in office
In a significant political development ahead of Rwanda's upcoming presidential election in July, seven prominent political parties have thrown their...
President Barrow praises Gambia-Senegal ties, calls for continued unity under new Senegalese leadership
In a testament to the enduring bond between The Gambia and Senegal, President Adama Barrow returned from Senegal's historic inauguration...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu, ECOWAS Commission President Touray witness swearing-in of Senegal’s new President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
In a historic ceremony marking the transition of power in Senegal, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria and...
Nigeria: Armed robbers set bus ablaze with 59 passengers
59 passengers aboard an Abakaliki-bound luxury bus faced a nightmare on Good Friday night as armed robbers descended upon them...
Nigeria: Muslim community distributes senatorial palliatives across 33 LGAs
The Muslim Community in Oyo State orchestrated a momentous distribution of palliatives on Monday, graciously provided by three esteemed Senators....
Bobi Wine extends Ramadan gesture, fosters unity with iftar dinner
In a gesture of solidarity and communal harmony, Ugandan human rights activist and opposition leader, Bobi Wine, continued his tradition...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Jobs NYC: Connecting More New Yorkers to Good-Paying Jobs
Since day one, this administration has had a clear mission: protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make our city...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Social Media and Youth Mental Health
New York City has always been a hub for technology and innovation. And while technology has helped create jobs, opportunities,...
Why are things so expensive?
By Akeem Alao Yusuf Amuda, a diligent tricyclist operating within Lagos State, Nigeria, exemplifies resilience amidst economic challenges. Despite generating...
Bloodshed in Chad as herder-farmer clashes claim 23 lives
Clashes between herders and farmers in southern Chad have left a grim toll, with at least 23 lives lost. The...
Adama Barrow, arrives in Dakar ahead of historic presidential inauguration
H.E. President Adama Barrow of The Gambia made a significant diplomatic stride as he arrived in Dakar on Monday afternoon,...