I wish to join the thousands of other Gambians and non-Gambians alike to extend my condolences to President Adama Barrow and his administration on the demise of our beloved Vice President, Badara Alieu Joof. His death had been mourned by everyone across the political and social divide in this country,[Read More…]
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Tribute To Badara Alieu Joof
Implement the Badara Principles for Public Service! It is indeed heartwarming to hear and see the barrage of beautiful homages paid to the late Vice President Badara Alieu Joof. It was indeed spectacular to see long lines of public officials, political leaders, and citizens take to the desk to write[Read More…]
Barrow Confers On Late VP Joof Posthumous Member Of G.C.R.G
President Barrow posthumously conferred the insignia of G.C.R.G of the Republic of The Gambia to the Late Vice President, H.E Alieu Badara Joof, at a State Funeral at the National Assembly in honour and appreciation for his patriotic service to the nation. It was a sombre moment as the late[Read More…]
Late VP Joof’s Body Expected In Banjul Today
The Gambia Armed Forces personnel is expected to receive the body of the late Gambian vice president at the Banjul International Airport this evening. The body will be subsequently escorted to the mortuary of the country’s main referral hospital in Banjul. Meanwhile, preparations were underway for the laying-in-state of the[Read More…]
A Tribute To A Life-Long Friend
I had known the late Badara Alieu Joof for more than 50 years. We first met at the Yundum College in 1972 to train as teachers and we were not only batchmates, but we also built quite a strong bond of friendship which survived up to the very last day[Read More…]
Update On The Funeral Arrangements For Late VP Badara Alieu Joof
Press Release Dated: 20th January, 2023 Update on the Funeral Arrangements for Late Vice President Badara Alieu Joof The Gambia Government wishes to update the public that State Funeral arrangements for the late Vice President (VP), Badara Alieu Joof are progressing accordingly. The body of the late VP is expected[Read More…]
Late VP Joof’s Official Vehicles Removed From Banjulinding Home
The official vehicles of the late Gambian Vice President were this morning removed from his Banjulinding home shortly after the announcement of his demise by the Presidency, this medium can report. The two dust-blanketed vehicles were reportedly taken away at around 9am as the nation was still trying to process[Read More…]
VP Joof Passes Away
The State House has announced the death of the Gambia’s Vice President Dr. Alieu Badara Joof. He passed away in India after a long battle with illness.
Is VP Badara Joof Bedridden?
The Gambia’s Vice President Alieu Badara Joof is currently bedridden, unconfirmed reports say. Sources hinted JollofNews that VP Badara Joof has fallen sick and is now confined to bed. The VP has not been reporting to work for quite a while now, sources said. Though, the nature of his reported[Read More…]
People’s Miseries Should Not Be Politicized!
Governance, we’re told, is a collective responsibility. It was just yesterday when Vice President Badara A. Joof visited flood-affected areas to see for himself the human miseries engendered by the floods. And to, of course, report back to government so that it can immediately set upon the task of coordinating[Read More…]