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In a dramatic turn of events, Ange Postecoglou, the newly appointed Tottenham Hotspur manager, faced his first taste of defeat as his team fell to Fulham in a gripping League Cup second-round encounter that ended in a nail-biting penalty shootout. The match, which took place on Tuesday, saw Fulham emerge victorious with a 5-3 penalty […]
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 […]
In a notable development, the widely-used instant messaging platform, WhatsApp, has announced a significant enhancement that grants users the ability to establish groups within the application without the requirement of assigning them conventional names. The announcement was made by none other than Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp. […]
In the aftermath of a controversial stomping incident that occurred during Nigeria’s encounter with the Lionesses in the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16, Super Falcons’ player Michelle Alozie has firmly denied engaging in a private dialogue with English forward Lauren James. Speculation had circulated that a private exchange took place between the two […]
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 […]
The New York Muslim community has announced the death of Imam Ayub Abdul Baki, a revered spiritual leader known for his dedication to faith and community. Imam Baki’s passing on August 22, 2023, at Jamaica Hospital in Queens has left a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him. Imam Shamsi conveyed the […]
This past week we made it official: outdoor dining is here to stay. New Yorkers were hungry for an outdoor dining program that was cleaner, safer, and healthier. And by signing a new bill to bring al fresco dining to all five boroughs, we’ve delivered for them. Our new outdoor dining program, “Dining Out NYC,” […]
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 […]
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the northern region of Tigray in Ethiopia has witnessed a devastating loss of human life as approximately 1,400 individuals succumbed to starvation. This dire situation stems from the suspension of vital food aid due to rampant theft within the area, a senior official has confirmed. The distressing scenario unfolded […]
UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an assault by Turkish Cypriot security forces on UN peacekeepers servicing the divided Mediterranean island. Mr Guterres, in a statement by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said several members of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) had been injured while UN vehicles had also been damaged inside the buffer […]
New York City is home to people from all over the world. We may eat different foods and speak different languages, but in the end, we all want things: jobs, good schools for our children, public safety, and a chance to live the American Dream. A central part of that dream is an affordable home, […]
In a noteworthy educational endeavour, students enrolled at the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET), situated within the confines of the Mansakonko Skills Training Centre Annex, have actively participated in a practical training initiative culminating in the creation of an innovative solar street light project. This was disclosed via the official page of […]
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat The wave of military coups in West Africa that had previously swept over Mali and Burkina Faso finally reached Niger Republic about 2 weeks ago, when soldiers in the presidential guard removed the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum to take over leadership of the country. Unlike in the past, when Economic Community […]
Niger Republic coup leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani has agreed to dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) after his meeting with Nigerian Islamic Scholars led by the national leader of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau in Niger Republic. According to Niger Republic’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane […]
The unfolding political crises in both Sudan and Niger present significant challenges for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders. As these regional bodies endeavor to mediate and foster stability, their actions carry immense weight in shaping the democratic trajectory of these nations. It is crucial […]
The Council of Imams and Ulamas in Kaduna state has raised concerns regarding the Senate’s decision to not confirm Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, as a ministerial nominee. The Senate recently withheld confirmation for El-Rufai and two other nominees due to pending security checks. The Council of Imams and Ulamas, however, expressed […]