President Adama Barrow on Thursday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the new minister of Public Service, Administrative Reform and Policy, Baboucarr Bouye and three newly appointed Permanent Secretaries from the Ministries of Health, Foreign Affairs and Fisheries. The ceremony took place at the State House in Banjul. Addressing the […]
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INVESTIGATION: Notorious arms dealer, wanted in Nigeria, lands multi-million dollar deal in Senegal
Article written by Chikezie Omeje. A contract seen by OCCRP shows how Aboubakar Hima, who allegedly skimmed millions from $240 million in corrupt arms deals in his native Niger, may be up to his old tricks further from home. At the beginning of this year, a Senegalese state agency signed […]
Nigerian govt criticises US over travel advisory, says America also unsafe
Article written by Chiamaka Okafor. The Nigerian government has insisted that the country including the capital Abuja is safe for citizens and foreigners, contrary to an advisory by the US and UK governments. The government also criticised the updated advisory by the US government, saying each country has its security […]
GACH Global CEO Abubakary Jawara files lawsuit against former SG Momodou Sabally, claims D8M damages for alleged slander and defamation
The CEO of GACH Global, Abubakary Jawara has filed a lawsuit against Momodou Sabally, a former Secretary General and head of the Civil Service. Mr. Jawara is claiming damages for defamation and slander against the plaintiff Mr. Sabally. The case is expected to be heard in court on 14th November […]