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Jizzle electrifies GCCI grounds with Mobay Ta album launch backed by 1xBet
Gambian artist Jizzle performed before 7,000 fans at GCCI Trade Fair Grounds on June 14, 2025. The event marked the official launch of his new album Mobay Ta with backing from sponsor 1xBet. Fellow musicians Attack Gaye, Brikama Boyo, and Jali Madi joined the performance to create a festival atmosphere. The concert represented a significant cultural moment for the West African nation. Audience members participated in prize drawings organized by the sponsoring company. 1xBet distributed smartphones, wireless headphones, and portable speakers to lucky winners during the evening. Jizzle personally handed out gifts to recipients as part of the interactive experience. The brand maintains a long-term partnership with the musician based on...
Portugal backs Morocco autonomy plan, praises Sahara stability and Atlantic projects
Portugal endorsed Morocco's autonomy proposal for Western Sahara as the most viable solution to the territorial dispute. Foreign Ministers Nasser Bourita and Paulo Rangel signed a joint statement in Lisbon on Tuesday affirming this position. The Portuguese government acknowledged Morocco's diplomatic efforts through United Nations channels to achieve a lasting political settlement. Both nations expressed support for UN Security Council Resolution 2756, which calls for realistic compromise between all parties. Portugal praised the serious nature of Morocco's peace initiatives within the international framework. The Portuguese minister highlighted Morocco's Atlantic projects, particularly the Process of Atlantic African States and...
Malamin Bojang admits Kerewan council processed payments with no auditor for months
Former Kerewan Area Council chairman Malamin I.L. Bojang appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday. He revealed that his council functioned without an internal auditor for six months while continuing to process financial transactions. The auditor had been assigned to receive training at the Accountant General's office during this period. Bojang acknowledged that no audit activities occurred while payments continued flowing through the system. He confirmed that authorities received written requests for a replacement auditor. The council appointed a new auditor just three months before Bojang's tenure concluded in 2023. He submitted a February 8, 2021 letter from the council's CEO to the Ministry of Local...
NEA trains fuel station operators nationwide on safety and environmental rules
The National Environment Agency launched specialized training sessions for petroleum station operators on Tuesday at the National Nutrition Agency facility. Participants traveled from regions such as Basse, Jarasoma, and Farafenni to learn environmental management and emergency response protocols. The program addresses rising health, safety, and environmental concerns related to fuel retail operations across the nation. Lamin B.J. Samateh from NEA's Environmental Impact Assessment unit emphasized that operators must understand their Environmental and Social Management Plans requirements. He warned that petroleum's flammable nature creates serious hazards when combined with traffic congestion and elevated temperatures. Omar Sey from...
Brikama court orders Ajibou Bojang to pay Metta Camara D10000 in rent arrears
Magistrate K.B. Sambou ruled against Ajibou Bojang at Brikama Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. The judge awarded Metta Rotnicki Camara ten thousand dalasis for unpaid rental fees. Bojang must also provide one thousand five hundred dalasis to cover legal expenses. The court heard testimony about rent money that remained outstanding despite repeated requests for payment. Sambou accepted the financial arrangement both parties negotiated during proceedings. The agreed payment plan allows Bojang to settle the debt through monthly portions beginning in late August 2025. Bojang demonstrated good faith by submitting one thousand dalasis directly to the court. Camara accepted this initial payment while the case concluded. The magistrate formally...
Bundung court remands Malick Badjie for Abuko school car drifting injury
Malick Badjie appeared before Bundung Magistrates' Court on Tuesday after police charged him with reckless and negligent conduct under Section 190 of the Criminal Offences Act 2025. Magistrate Dibba presided over proceedings where Badjie entered a guilty plea for the vehicle drifting incident at Abuko School. The defendant struck Grade 9 student Abdourahman Bah while performing dangerous maneuvers within school grounds. Police prosecutors outlined case facts before the court postponed proceedings until Thursday for medical documentation and penalty determination. Badjie remains detained at Mile 2 Central Prisons awaiting his next appearance. The collision left the young victim with severe injuries requiring surgical intervention at a...
Kanifing court fines Salieu Mbacke, bans entry after Mercedes vandalism case
A Gambian court imposed financial penalties and territorial restrictions on Salieu Mbacke after his conviction for property destruction. Magistrate M. Sowe at Kanifing Magistrates' Court ordered the defendant to pay D15,000 and banned him from entering the country for two years. The court also demanded D70,000 in victim compensation, with failure to pay resulting in a two-year prison sentence at Mile II State Central Prison. Mbacke faced charges under Section 312 of the Criminal Code for his September 3, 2024 actions in Bakau. The defendant had dismantled a Mercedes Benz 190 belonging to Lamin Cherno Touray, converting the D275,000 vehicle into scrap metal. The destroyed car carried registration number KM 6994E and had been positioned...
Mnangagwa declares Chitungwiza crash a national disaster, pledges state aid
President Emmerson Mnangagwa classified the Chitungwiza road tragedy as a national disaster after 17 people lost their lives Tuesday morning. Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe delivered this announcement while meeting bereaved families at a Chitungwiza funeral parlour. The declaration enables immediate government assistance for affected families. State support will cover funeral expenses for all victims. This swift action demonstrates the administration's response to the devastating incident. The Insurance Council of Zimbabwe activated comprehensive coverage for families following the crash. Officials contracted funeral services to handle burial arrangements for the deceased across Zimbabwe. Families can access...
Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, mourned by family weeks after Villa Park farewell
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne died Tuesday at age 76 after battling Parkinson's disease for several years. The heavy metal pioneer passed away peacefully while surrounded by family members at his residence. His wife Sharon and children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis released a statement confirming the loss. The family asked for privacy during their grief while fans mourned the rock legend worldwide. Authorities have not disclosed specific details about his death. The Prince of Darkness delivered his final performance on July 5 with original Black Sabbath members at Birmingham's Back to the Beginning festival. Major acts like Metallica and Guns N Roses participated in the tribute concert before 42,000 fans. Osbourne overcame...

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