Incinerated farmlands, flying rocket-propelled grenades, refugee influx, drone attacks, shooting of civilians, gun battles along the frontier and others, we could not mention here, have become stark reminders of the conflict at our doorstep. Yes, we are effectively in war times and it’s a war that’s not our war! Unlike[Read More…]
Year: 2022
Statement By The National Security Adviser (NSA)
Members of the Press and Media Houses, Members of the National Security Council here represented by: The Chief of Defence Staff The Inspector General of Police and The Director General State Intelligence Service Good afternoon, Following the unfortunate and regrettable alleged coup plot to overthrow the democratically elected Government of[Read More…]
In Times of Security Crisis, Check Government Closely Lest Human Rights Suffer!
A coup d’état is undoubtedly illegal as a means of change of government both by national and international laws. A coup, plotted or attempted is a significant security concern as it aims to end the life of an existing government in place. It poses a clear and present challenge to[Read More…]
So, The Boys Have Strong Backing & Superior Firepower?
The operational framework of the alleged coup attempt as outlined by the National Security Adviser suggests a strong support for the coup efforts and availability of military hardware. The details of the alleged coup attempt as given by the NSA have convinced us here at JollofNews that L/Cpl. Sanna Fadera[Read More…]
Philanthropist Given After Giving For Many Years
Philanthropist Dr. Abubakary Jawara is renowned for his charitable disposition and the millionaire entrepreneur was on Thursday a beneficiary of a gift created to recognize and appreciate his contributions to Gambia’s development. For all these past years, young Gambian artist Modou Lamin Cham has been keenly following the humanitarian works[Read More…]
Gambia Gov’t Redeploys Six (6) Permanent Secretaries
Press Release Dated: 29th December, 2022 Banjul, The Gambia — Consistent with its regular practice of enhancing efficiency in Public Administration, The Gambia Government has, effective Wednesday, 28th December, 2022 redeployed six (6) Permanent Secretaries. Accordingly, Permanent Secretary (PS) Saikou Sanyang from the Youth & Sports Ministry replaces PS Ndey[Read More…]
Alleged Coup Plotters Plan To Seize & Seal Off State House
The National Security Adviser (NSA) has revealed that Cpl. Sana Fadera and alleged accomplices had planned to seize the State House with further plans to take Cabinet ministers and senior government functionaries hostages to forestall any intervention.
D.A Jawo Can Seek Redress Through The Courts
So, Alhaji Alieu Momar Njie and his vice chair Joe Colley are keeping the Gambian voters’ list close to their chests? We don’t seem to be getting it! After confirming that the voters’ list qualified for the category of a public document, the two IEC top officials are now denying[Read More…]
Nat’l Security Adviser Hints At Conspiracy Between Military & Civilians In ‘Coup Attempt’
The National Security Adviser, Abubakarr Suleiman Jeng, has hinted at suspected elaborate web of conspiracy between civilians and some members of the Gambia’s army in an “attempt to overthrow the democratically-elected government of President Adama Barrow”. Though, he did not name names of the civilians suspected of collaborating in the[Read More…]
Pele: Brazil Football Legend Dies Aged 82
Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup[Read More…]
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