The UN Security Council on Thursday affirmed that Adama Barrow is now the legitimate President of The Gambia, declaring that “former President Yahya Jammeh is out”. The President of the Security Council, Olof Skoog (Sweden), told the UN Correspondents after the adoption of the Resolution 2337
Troops from Senegal have entered The Gambia in furtherance of the mandate of the Economic Community of West African States to enthrone Adama Barrow as the president of the country. Barrow was sworn in as the president of The Gambia at the Gambian Embassy in Senegal. This followed the refusal of Yahya Jammeh to relinquish […]
The ECOWAS Commission, African Union and United Nations have congratulated the President of the Republic of The Gambia, Mr Adama Barrow, on the occasion of his swearing-in and assumption of office. This is following his victory at the presidential election of December 1, 2016 and in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of The […]
The Kwara State Government on Thursday confirmed that there was no outbreak of Lassa fever in all its 16 local government areas. The state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Atolagbe Alege, made the confirmation in llorin in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. Alege said the state government had put in place adequate measures, […]
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday held a meeting with his service chiefs behind closed doors at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport. On his official Twitter handle, the President tweeted: “Before leaving I met with the Security Chiefs. We will continue to work to fulfill our promise to confront all security challenges […]
Omooba Risawe A family from Melufon-Opowo ruling house in Ogijo town, Sagamu local government area of Ogun State has kicked against proposed installation of next traditional ruler of the town. The protesters under the Rogbuwa branch of the ruling house marched to the governor’s office Abeokuta to express their grievances over the planned installation. […]






