November 13
Gambia: Bai Dodou Fallow Unveils Manifesto As GNOC Election Approaches
The Point
President of The Gambia Volleyball Federation and Director of Scientific Affairs at the Food Safety and Quality Authority of The Gambia, Bai Dodou Jallow, has unveiled his… Read more »
North Africa: Dr. Tangara Addresses Arab-Islamic Follow-Up Summit
The Point
The minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, while speaking on Monday, 11 November 2024 at the Arab-Islamic Follow-up… Read more »
Gambia: GCCI Engages Fisherfolks On Challenges
The Point
In a bid to get first-hand knowledge on some of the challenges affecting local fisherfolks in the country, The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) last week played host… Read more »
Gambia: Trade Ministry Enlightens UTG Students On AfCFTA
The Point
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment recently engaged students in the School of Business and Public Administration at the University of The Gambia… Read more »
Gambia/Comoros: Scorpions Start Training Ahead of Comoros Match
The Point
The Gambia senior national team yesterday started intensive training prior to their 2025 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match at home to Comoros Islands on Friday… Read more »
Gambia: 'Special Economic Zones Can Spot Gambia As Regional Trade Hub'
The Point
Mr. Essa Jallow, deputy commissioner general and head of Domestic Taxes Department has observed that special economic zones can position The Gambia as a regional trade hub,… Read more »
Gambia: African Journalists Visit Jinhua TV & Broadcasting Center
The Point
32 Journalists from ten English-Speaking African Nations, who are currently participating in China Omni-Media Seminar recently visited famous Jinhua Television (TV) and… Read more »
Gambia: Journalist Manneh Case - Judge Urges Out-of-Court Settlement
The Point
Justice Sonia Akinbiyi of the Banjul High Court Annex has urged the parties in the D50 million civil suit involving journalist Kebba Ansu Manneh and Environment Minister Rohey John… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Vows to Demolish Buildings On Green Areas in FCT
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that any unauthorised building erected on green areas in the nation's capital city will be demolished… Read more »
Nigeria: NSA Eulogises Late Coas, Says Nigeria Lost One of Its Best Officers
Leadership
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as one of the best military officers that Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: $700k Fraud - EFCC Arraigns 2 Suspects for Impersonating Olukoyede
Leadership
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two members of a suspected syndicate, Ojobo Joshua and Aliyu Hashim, for impersonating and attempting to blackmail… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Gov'ship Poll - NGO Demands Easy Polling Unit Access to PWDs
Leadership
Ahead of the Saturday November 16, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), has called on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Pictorial - Navy Receives 3 Helicopters to Boost Operations
Leadership
The Nigerian Navy has received three newly acquired Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters to boost its operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Flags Off Maiden National Dry Season Farming in Cross River
Leadership
In an effort to tackle high rate of hunger which has bedeviled Nigerians in recent times, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has flagged off… Read more »
Nigeria: Appeal Court Affirms Udeze As Aa National Chairman
Leadership
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed Chief Kenneth Udeze as the National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA). Read more »
Nigeria: Armed Men Attack TCN Substation Under Construction in Kogi
Leadership
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that unknown armed men invaded the construction site of its ongoing 330/132/33kV transmission substation project in Obajana, Kogi… Read more »
Nigeria: Okpebholo's Cabinet - Edo Assembly Clears Osagie, Defers Oshiomhole's Confirmation
Leadership
The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Hon. Samson Raphael Osagie as the State's Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice-designate. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Launches Programme to Enroll 130,000 Jigawa Children in School
Leadership
The European Union (EU) has launched a project to address high rate of out-of-school children through which 130,000 Jigawa State children will be enrolled in school. Read more »
Nigeria: AA Chair Calls for Joint Action On 2030 Dev't Goals
Leadership
The national chairman of the Action Alliance (AA) party, Chief Kenneth Udeze, has called for strategic measures to help developing countries meet the United Nations' 2030… Read more »
Nigeria: #EndBadGovernance - NHRC Calls for Sanctions Against Officials Responsible for Detention, Trial of Minors
Premium Times
There have been growing calls from within and outside Nigeria for probes and adequate punishments for those responsible detention and trial of minors, who were arrested in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Gymnasts Win Medals in Portugal
Premium Times
Nigeria only had two athletes at the tournament, but they won one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - States in Panic Mode Over NLC Dec 1 Strike Notice
Vanguard
There is growing tension among states yet to implement the N70,000 new minimum wage, following the December 1 strike notice given by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to workers in… Read more »
Nigeria: 6 Million Nigerians Face Existential Threat As Cost of Diabetes Care Skyrockets
Vanguard
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria, DAN, has warned that six million Nigerians with diabetes are facing existential threat, following the skyrocketing cost of healthcare. Read more »
November 12
Nigeria: 33 Million Could Face Hunger Next Year
UN News
Three UN agencies appealed on Tuesday for lifesaving support in Nigeria, where record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts are projected to push the number of food… Read more »
Senegal: Former Rivals Sonko and Macky Sall Face Off Again in Senegal's Parliamentary Elections
RFI
In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Senegal scheduled for this weekend, former presidential rivals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former President Macky Sall will face off… Read more »
