The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, today heard a heated cross-examination in the ongoing civil matter between GACH Global Trading, Kaddijah Kebbeh and Saikou Drammeh. The Plaintiff is claiming the sum of D58,961,150, alleging fraudulent acquisition and unlawful retention of petroleum-related funds. Additional claims include[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia Gov’t ‘Withdraws’ Support For Ba’s ICJ Judge Bid
The Gambia government has withdrawn its support for Ba Tambadou’s bid for a strategic role in the ICJ, a highly-placed government official confirmed to JollofNews. Former Gambian justice minister Abubacarr Ba Tambadou has his eyes set on the ICJ judge position, which is up for election later this year. Mr[Read More…]
Acquitted Gambian Murder Suspect To Be Honoured In Nigeria
Sainabou Mbye, who garnered notoriety for her alleged involvement in the cold-blooded murder of her sister’s child, is expected to be honoured in Nigeria next month. The Banjul High Court sometime last year acquitted and discharged Sainabou of murder charges after spending months in detention at the State Central Prison[Read More…]