Mudiwa Hood has denied accusations of being gay made by Susan Mutami. Hood responded to the claims in a now-deleted tweet.
He said people with different opinions are often accused of being thieves, gay, or corrupt. Hood called the person running Mutami's account a liar.
The celebrity stated he is a straight Christian man who grew up in Chitungwiza. He also denied having a relationship with the Vice President.
Hood explained it is normal to greet everyone at an inauguration. He added he has never had a private conversation with the VP.
Human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has responded to former president Yahya Jammeh's recent comments. Jammeh tried to downplay efforts to bring him and his associates to court.
Jobarteh said Jammeh has only one thing left to do for The Gambia. He must go to court. There, he should be sentenced to life in prison. This would be for murder, torture, rape and looting.
"Everything else Jammeh says is just the imagination of a lonely criminal," Madi stated. "He committed the worst crimes in society. He is forever tainted here, now, and in the afterlife."
Madi thinks Jammeh's remarks should push President Adama Barrow to act. Barrow's government should speed up the process of extraditing and trying Jammeh before the Special Tribunal. They...
Minister Ebrima Sillah is upset. People are using the new OIC roads for business, and he wants the police to remove them quickly.
Minister Sillah started a nationwide tour on Saturday. He is inspecting ongoing road projects. His ministry staff and the National Roads Authority went with him. The tour will help him learn about the construction progress.
They visited Bundung Highway and other OIC roads. These roads are being built in KM and West Coast.
The minister told reporters he is happy with the 50km roads. But he wants the contractors to finish the rams soon and fix and clean the drains, as some drains were not built properly.
"We are worried," he said. "People have turned the finished roads into business centers. This is...
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) stated on January 24 about a Central Bank employee arrested with a large sum of cash. The arrest took place at the Jenoi checkpoint around 4:15 pm GMT.
DLEAG officers worked with State Intelligence Services (SIS), the Gambia Police Force, and a military intelligence officer. They arrested Lamin Marong, Lamin Darboe, and Famara Njie. Marong works at the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG).
The suspects were in a private vehicle heading to Mandory, North Bank Region. During a routine check, officers found $57,800 and 370,000 dalasis in a bag.
Marong said a senior CBG official gave him the dollars to deliver to his father. He did not know the reason for the large amount.
Marong also had 290,000...
Authors Support Government's School Book Printing Contract.
The Association of Gambian Authors for Schools (AGAS) backs the government's book printing deal with GPPC. This comes after the Gambia Teachers Union (GTU) criticized the contract.
GTU said schools lack enough books and subject range. They also cited poor delivery. However, AGAS claims these issues are not true.
The authors say the contract aimed to cut waste. In the past, money was given to principals to buy books. But they did not always supply them properly.
So, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) turned to GPPC and AGAS. GPPC is the national printer, and by law, it must print all government school materials.
Top officials, including the vice...
Government Cancels Kamalo Extension Land Allocations.
The government has canceled all land allocations at the Kamalo Extension. This was the prime industrial area along the Banjul-Serekunda highway.
A multi-sectoral task force investigated claims of improper land deals there. Lands Minister Hamat Bah shared the findings yesterday.
All Kamalo Extension plots have been revoked. People who landed there will be notified in writing. This does not impact the main Kamalo Proper area.
However, anyone with multiple plots in Kamalo Proper will lose the extra allocations. Kamalo Proper plots without ministry approval are also void.
"Kamalo has 40 plots total. 12 have been forfeited to the state. All 28 Kamalo Extension plots are canceled,"...
Gambian President Adama Barrow declined to clarify his stance on seeking a third term during an exclusive interview with Star FM's Alpha Karaga. The interview, set to air at 9 pm, features Barrow responding to questions on his political future with measured ambiguity.
When asked about calls from National People's Party supporters urging another term, Barrow laughed and expressed gratitude. "I thank them for the honor," he said. Pressed further, the president remarked, "A long silence is a response. Even though I have the decision to make, it is gratifying that people have their wishes."
Addressing foreign relations, Barrow shared recent discussions with Senegal's new president, Basiru Diomaye Faye. He cited Faye's commitment to...
British pressure on The Gambia to implement justice reforms has sparked debate about sovereignty and international influence. The issue emerged during West Coast Radio's Coffee Time program on January 22, 2025, where reports indicated Britain urged President Barrow's administration to act on recommendations from the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), including prosecuting former President Yahya Jammeh.
Critics view this pressure as reminiscent of colonial-era interference. They point to historical examples, such as the 1950s disenfranchisement of rural voters, as evidence of Britain's past overreach in Gambian affairs.
The TRRC process itself faces scrutiny. Unlike similar commissions in Ghana, South Africa, and...
Critics question President Barrow's silence following former dictator Jammeh's recent outburst. The administration's lack of response marks a sharp contrast to its swift reactions against other political opponents.
Yahya Jammeh launched verbal attacks against President Barrow 48 hours ago, calling his administration corrupt and incompetent. Jammeh even declared he would return to The Gambia without consequences. The government has remained notably quiet.
This stands in stark contrast to the administration's typical response pattern. When opposition leaders like Ousainou Darboe or Essa Faal raise concerns, President Barrow and his officials react immediately. Government representatives, including Deputy Speaker Seedy Njie and...
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