Tag: Jammeh

Op-ed Editor January 21, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Biafra, Hillary Clinton and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…

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Op-ed Editor January 20, 2017

Okeoma Ibe: Why ECOWAS must not relent in showing Jammeh out

by Okeoma Ibe There are several reasons why the West African regional grouping ECOWAS should not allow Yahyah Jammeh to stay in office beyond January 19, but three stand out…

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Roqeebah January 20, 2017

As the chances of Yahya Jammeh fleeing increases, we go over all the runaway African leaders

Edward Anthony Gomez, Gambian President Yahya Jammeh's lawyer, in the heat of the battle over the inauguration of a new administration in the country, has fled to Senegal reportedly with…

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Op-ed Editor January 19, 2017

The Thread: Adama Barrow, president of The Gambia

Adama Barrow has been sworn in as the President of Gambia, meaning that Jammeh has no place in the country, except as a citizen, even though he still has not…

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Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija
Op-ed Editor January 19, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: The endgame in Banjul

by Olusegun Adeniyi Last Friday, leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demonstrated an uncommon resolve when, following their meeting with a recalcitrant Yahya Jammeh, they asked…

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Op-ed Editor January 19, 2017

Opinion: Jammeh’s Defiance, ECOWAS Mistake and Buhari’s Bad Example

by Jude Ndukwe As it is now, The Gambia is under emergency rule as declared by its president of 22 years, Yahya Jammeh. The emergency rule has become necessary in…

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Op-ed Editor January 18, 2017

Opinion: President Buhari and the laughable and hypocritical Gambian intervention

by Simon Utsu I'm going to outline at least 3 reasons why Buhari leading the pack of African leaders 'intervening' in the Gambia is the most laughable foreign policy decision…

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Roqeebah January 18, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 18th of January

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Op-ed Editor January 17, 2017

Reuben Abati: MMM, Sambisa and the boy died

by Reuben Abati Happy New Year, my brother” “What do you mean happy new year, more than two weeks into the New Year. Have I not been in touch with…

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Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija
Op-ed Editor January 12, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: Obazee, accountability and the Church

by Olusegun Adeniyi While only a few people would query the rationale for sacking Mr. Jim Osayande Obazee, the Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), the…

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Roqeebah January 4, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 4th of January

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Op-ed Editor December 21, 2016

Today’s Noisemakers: Yahya Jammeh, James Ibori, whistleblowers and others

1. Yahya Jammeh Oga Jammeh wants to give elder statesman Mugabe a run for his money. Stating he will not be intimidated and he will not climb down from that…

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Op-ed Editor December 13, 2016

Opinion: Buhari, Jonathan and Jammeh of Gambia’s U-Turn

by Jude Ndukwe Ever since former president Jonathan made that call to president Buhari congratulating him on his “victory” at the last presidential polls, and following the enormous goodwill that…

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