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A Brikama resident denied allegations that he stole an expensive smartphone worth twenty thousand dalasis after prosecutors accused him of unlawfully taking the device from its owner earlier this month. Muhammed Ndure entered his not guilty plea when Magistrate K.B. Sambou arraigned him on theft...

The National Council for Civic Education wrapped up sessions in Kerewan, teaching regional officials how decentralization frameworks intersect with constitutional protections, funded through European Union and United Nations development grants channeled via the GREAT accountability initiative...

PASTEF The Gambia marked Universal Children's Day by demanding stronger protections against exploiting minors during election campaigns, warning that young Gambians face manipulation as the 2026 vote approaches. The political movement praised existing legal frameworks like the Children's Act...

A Sierra Leonean man denied theft allegations after prosecutors accused him of stealing over $8,200 from a parked Toyota at Kotu in Kanifing Municipality. Gbassay Touray entered his not guilty plea before Principal Magistrate Sallah M'bai, following charges under the Criminal Offences Act for...

The Network Against Gender-Based Violence has deployed a regional ambassador caravan throughout the West Coast Region to combat widespread abuse, partnering with the Gambia Bureau of Statistics and backed by World Bank funding. During a stakeholders meeting at the Brikama Governor's Office...

Twenty-four girls abducted from their secondary school in Maga have been freed and are reportedly healthy, according to Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris. The official told reporters at Government House in Birnin Kebbi that authorities secured their release without any financial payment to the...

A Yobe State legislator has sounded alarms about mounting accusations of misconduct by medical staff at government clinics, particularly the Specialist Hospital in Damaturu. Kachalla Ajiya Maina, who chairs the assembly's health committee, condemned reports of patient mistreatment during budget...

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized continuous aerial surveillance across forest regions in Kwara, Kebbi, and portions of Niger State to combat escalating abductions and militant violence. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare confirmed that air force units received instructions...

Nigerian authorities have freed two dozen female students seized from a boarding school in Kebbi State after a deadly raid that left the institution's vice principal dead. Defence Minister Bello Matawalle disclosed that tactical units successfully recovered the kidnapped teenagers from...

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has submitted a spending plan worth N901 billion to the state assembly for consideration during the upcoming fiscal year. The proposal, labeled Budget of Innovation and Transformation for Greater Jigawa II, allocates N693.4 billion toward capital projects while...

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has disclosed a 1987 incident in which marijuana was covertly placed inside his vehicle at a mechanical workshop in Kaduna. The clergyman shared the account with his congregation in footage that later circulated online. According...

Nigeria's Lutheran Church of Christ has condemned the government's inadequate response to worsening violence, warning that inaction risks making criminal attacks appear acceptable across the nation. Archbishop Musa Filibus delivered the rebuke while leading the denomination's 200th General...

A prominent Nigerian politician has demanded transparency from state oil authorities and the finance ministry after official records showed massive petroleum expenditures despite claims that fuel price supports ended over a year ago. Senator Shehu Sani questioned how NNPCL could report 7.1...

Abia State lawmakers received a trillion-naira spending plan from Governor Alex Otti, marking a 13 percent expansion over current fiscal allocations as the administration seeks to accommodate thousands of newly hired government workers. The massive appropriation dedicates 811 billion naira...

Senior police leadership in northern Nigeria convened urgent tactical discussions with field commanders after criminal gangs intensified attacks across Kano State. Assistant Inspector General Ahmed Garba brought together intelligence chiefs and operational officers from Kano and neighboring...

Authorities in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have dismissed rumors suggesting government schools faced imminent closure, emphasizing that academic schedules remain on track despite viral misinformation. Lere Olayinka, representing the FCT Minister's communications office, firmly rejected...

Abia Warriors manager Imama Amapakabo has challenged his roster to export their fortress mentality beyond Umuahia Township Stadium after maintaining an unblemished defensive record at home while hemorrhaging goals during road trips. The tactician observed that his squad had surrendered seven...

Enyimba's caretaker manager, Lawrence Ukaegbu, vowed his struggling squad will reverse their downward spiral after absorbing a third consecutive winless outing against Katsina United. The nine-time domestic champions surrendered a defeat in Ilorin, leaving the interim boss frustrated over...

Reigning Nigerian Premier Football League champions Remo Stars have received glowing praise for captain Victor Mbaoma after the striker delivered four goals across six league appearances this campaign. Manager Sulaiman Folarin highlighted the 29-year-old forward's commanding presence both on the...

Nigeria's continental championship campaign has suffered a defensive setback after Benjamin Fredrick withdrew from the tournament roster with a knee problem sustained during club training sessions. The 20-year-old Belgian Pro League regular with FC Dender has established himself as a fixture in...