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#YNaija2017Review: Hurricane Harvey, Mugabexit, Libyan slave trade… See the top 10 events that shook the world
These 10 events sent shock waves around the world, leaving confusion, disarray and relief in their wake. Presented in no particular order. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria This year,…
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Jammeh departed Gambia on Tinubu’s plane
The former leader of Gambia, Yayha Jammeh who left the West African country on Saturday night was flown in a private plane owned by the national leader of the All Progressives…
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BREAKING: Jammeh leaves The Gambia
Former leader of The Gambia, Yayha Jammeh has finally departed the country. Jammeh, who has ruled the tiny West African nation for the past 22 years boarded the plane alongside…
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Jammeh set to leave Gambia for Equatorial Guinea
Former leader of The Gambia, Yayha Jammeh is expected to leave the country aboard a Mauritanian aircraft for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea on Saturday. “I have decided today in good conscience…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 21st of January
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I am stepping down – Yayha Jammeh (WATCH)
Former president of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh has confirmed that he will be relinquishing power. The decision followed Friday’s final peace move by Conde and Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.…
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Osinbajo briefed on situation in The Gambia
Acting president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been briefed about the situation in The Gambia. Special assistant to the Osinbaj on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande stated this on Friday evening…
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President Adama Barrow set to return to Gambia
Gambian President Adama Barrow has hinted that he may be returning to Gambia after seeking refuge in Senegal. Barrow in a tweet on Friday thanked the President of Senegal, Macky…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Jammeh asks ECOWAS to extend noon deadline Gambia's former president Yahya Jammeh has asked ECOWAS for an extension of the…
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BREAKING: Jammeh accepts to step down – report
French news agency, France 24 reports that defeated leader of The Gambia, Yayha Jammeh has agreed to leave office. According to Nicolas Germain, a France 24 journalist, who specialises in African news…
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Gambia: We will welcome ECOWAS soldiers with “cup of tea” – Army Chief
Gambia's army chief General Ousman Badjie has said that his men will not engage ECOWAS troops in a battle. Badjie said this on Friday while speaking to Reuters, stating that…
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Gambia: Sirleaf, Conde arrive Banjul to convince Jammeh to step down
Presidents of Liberia and Guinea, Ellen Sirleaf and Alpha Conde arrived Banjul, capital of Gambia to hold last minute talks with Yayha Jammeh to convince him to step down. ECOWAS…
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BREAKING: Jammeh asks ECOWAS to extend noon deadline
Gambia’s former president Yahya Jammeh has asked ECOWAS for an extension of the deadline given to him to vacate office from noon to 4 pm local time, Reuters reported on…
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AU Commission chief congratulates Barrow
Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has congratulated Adama Barrow on his inauguration as President of The Gambia. Zuma, who congratulated Barrow via her official Twitter…
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BREAKING: Senegalese troops enter Gambia
Senegalese troops have entered The Gambia to back Adama Barrow as president. According to the BBC the troops aim to oust defeated President Yayha Jammeh who has refused to step…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Buhari sent troops to Gambia without approval – Senator A senator representing Enugu, Chukwuka Utazi said President Muhammadu Buhari went…
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Nigeria Air Force jets fly over Gambia
Nigerian Air Force jets Augusta LUH and Beechrats jets have begun air surveillance over Gambia in preparation for military action. According to a source, the morale of the troops who are…
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Buhari sent troops to Gambia without approval – Senator
A Senator representing Enugu, Chukwuka Utazi said President Muhammadu Buhari went out of line by sending Nigerian troops to Gambia. Utazi, who stated this on Wednesday at plenary said Buhari…
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Botswana rejects Jammeh as Gambian president
The government and people of Botswana have rejected Yayha Jammeh as president of Gambia. Botswana becomes the first African nation to publicly reject Jammeh whose 22-year reign as president ended…
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Timeline: Yahya Jammeh, the disaster waiting to happen
Since losing his re-election bid on December 1, 2016, President of Gambia, Yayha Jammeh has been in the news daily. Jammeh who has ruled the tiny West African since 1994 was…
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Jammeh: 200 Nigerian troops head to Senegal (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed to Senegal as part of Nigerian contingent of Economic Community of West African States Military Intervention in Gambia (ECOMIG) – a standby force…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Gambia’s National Assembly extends Jammeh’s tenure for 3 months The Gambia’s National Assembly has extended the tenure of President Yahya…
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BREAKING: Jammeh declares State of Emergency in Gambia
President of Gambia, Yayha Jammeh has declared a state of emergency in the country two days before he is expected to relinquish power. In a letter dated January 17, 2016,…
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4 Gambian ministers resign from Jammeh’s government
Four ministers under the government of Gambian President have resigned, according to report on Tuesday. Gambia’s Ministers of Finance, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Environment have left their positions as regional…
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Jammeh begs Sirleaf, ECOWAS to allow judiciary decide his fate (WATCH)
President of the Gambia Yayha Jammeh has pleaded with chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ellen Sirleaf to allow the Gambia Supreme Court determine his fate.…
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Dog kills Gambia’s President-elect Adama Barrow’s son
Gambia's President-elect Adama Barrow, has lost his eight-year-old to a dog bite, BBC reports. Habibou Barrow is reported to have died on Sunday in Manjai on the way to the hospital near…
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Just In: Gambia’s Barrow to remain in Senegal until inauguration
Gambian president-elect Adama Barrow is set to remain in neighbouring Senegal at the request of West African leaders until his planned inauguration, Senegalese sources said Sunday. “Senegalese President Macky Sall…
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Buhari’s Gambia visit shifted to Friday
The visit of President Muhammadu Buhari and other West African leaders to Gambia on behalf of ECOWAS has been moved to Friday. In a statement on Tuesday by media aide…
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Buhari to lead ECOWAS leaders to Gambia on Wednesday
President Muhammadu Buhari will lead a delegation of West African leaders to Gambia on Wednesday. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema made the disclosure on Monday to State House correspondents…
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Buhari, 3 other African leaders meet over Gambia
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted three African leaders behind closed doors to discuss the impasse in Gambia. The meeting which held at the Presidential Villa Aso Rock had in…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy