The trial of Logistic Manager of Bimex resumed at the Banjul Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Mr. Cosmail Hayek is accused of making false declaration to the immigration department service. He earlier denied the charge brought against him by the state. Under cross-examination by the State Prosecutor Mam N Jobe, Mr. Hayek […]
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Waa Juwara Returns To The Dock
The dismissed former Minister of Lands, Regional Administration and Traditional Rulers on Tuesday returned to the dock. Testifying before Magistrate Hillary Abeke at Banjul Magistrate’s Court in the ongoing trial of Lamin Waa Juwara and Co. was Saikou Sanyang, the deputy Permanent Secretary at the Lands Ministry. Sanyang, who said […]
The Struggle Before The Revolution
Every revolution, every change of a status quo through out the history of human social co-existence, nation building or organisational formations must be understood to have gone through such phases that would overlap one another, diverge at some points and finally converge to a focal point of understanding, an understanding […]
University Chief Fooled MPs
The Vice Chancellor of the University of the Gambia had fooled Members of Parliament, investigators proved. “It has been revealed that the National Assembly Select Committee on Education paid a visit to the University of the Gambia following an elaborate report presented to the Assembly by Professor Muhammadu Kah. However […]
‘Don’t Spread Lies About Those Fighting With You’
No matter how messy the fight turns out, it is never acceptable to spread lies about people who have been fighting against a dictator. Those were the remarks by Stockholm-based Gambian activist. Jainaba Bah, who last week resigned from the Committee for the Restoration of Democracy in the Gambia (CORDEG), […]
CORDEG: Fatal Blow of GDAG’S Departure
By Mathew K. Jallow The shocking resignation from CORDEG, of GDAG, the principal organizer of the historic Raleigh Conference, under the leadership of Alkali Conteh, followed soon by more resignations of three senior CORDEG executives; Jainaba Bah, Lamin Tunkara and Demba Dem, is significant in many ways. It is significant […]
‘CORDEG Antagonises Opposition’
The leadership of the Committee for the Restoration of Democracy in the Gambia (CORDEG) has been accused of deviating from the Raleigh Accord as well as antagonising the opposition. Mr. Alkali Conteh, whose Gambia Democratic Action Group (GDAG) pulled out of CORDEG, said the Committee did not only deviate from […]
'CORDEG Antagonises Opposition'
The leadership of the Committee for the Restoration of Democracy in the Gambia (CORDEG) has been accused of deviating from the Raleigh Accord as well as antagonising the opposition. Mr. Alkali Conteh, whose Gambia Democratic Action Group (GDAG) pulled out of CORDEG, said the Committee did not only deviate from […]
Nigeria President Assures Player Bonuses
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has assured the country’s senior players at the World Cup that the squad will be paid their bonus money. The president’s guarantee comes a day after after the Super Eagles players boycotted training on Thursday. BBC Sport understands Nigeria’s players fear they will not be paid […]
Snakes Flush Out Boko Haram Fighters
Snakes and bees have been doing what the Nigerian army could not – flush out Boko Haram Islamist fighters out of Sambisa Forest. Boko Haram has been wreaking havoc on north-eastern Nigeria, kidnapping girls, raiding and killing villagers and detonating bombs in major cities. The group’s attacks have killed so […]
Jammeh Disrespects Gambian Women
By Lamin Saddam Sanyang, The Netherlands According to President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, he cares about Gambian women and that he is ready to help them by all means. He also expressed his readiness to ready to die in protecting Gambian women. Well my fellow countrymen and women, I am wondering […]
Dearth Of Academic Freedom At Gambia University
By Seedy Fofanah Universities cannot achieve their potential nor fully contribute to the emerging knowledge-based society without academic freedom. Academic freedom is far from secure. Even colleges and universities in western democracies face subtle but significant challenges from privatisation and commercialisation of research and from the complexities of the […]