Jammeh Succumbs To Pressure, Goes Into Exile As Barrow Is Sworn In As President In Senegal

Adama Barrow, the man who won The Gambia’s disputed election, was sworn in as president yesterday in Senegal. This is just as former President Yahya Jammeh has succumbed to pressure and gone into exile. Barrow took the oath at the country’s embassy in Dakar, Senegal, ordering Gambian soldiers to remain in their barracks. Jammeh had […]

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Reality star, Blac Chyna flaunts hot and dazzling curves in beautiful new Photos

Barely two months after giving birth to her baby, Dream Kardashian, Blac Chyna has blessed the media with another sexy photo shoot. This time, the 28-year-old reality star shared three sensual shots in which she dons a curve-hugging satin two-piece set. Photo: Informationng

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As UN backs ECOWAS intervention, African troops enter The Gambia

According to Africanews, Senegalese and other African troops have entered The Gambia on Thursday evening after the United Nations Security Council backed an ECOWAS intervention to ensure President Adama Barrow assumes power in the country. The Senegalese army spokesman, Colonel Abdou Ndiaye confirmed to Reuters that they have entered The Gambia. The 15-member UN Security Council cautioned ECOWAS to […]

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Adama Barrow took oath of office as Gambian president (Photo)

Mr. Adama Barrow, winner of December 1, 2016 presidential election has taken the oath of office as Gambia’s new president. He was sworn-in on Thursday, about 5pm Senegalese time at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal. A Photograph on his Twitter handle shows him taking the the oath of office. He succeeds Yahya Jammeh, who lost in […]

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Police invade Premium Times premises, Arrests Publisher, journalist

The Nigerian Police has invaded the premises of Premium Times, an online media outfit, and arrested the Publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi along with another journalist. The police, during the raid, said they were acting based on a petition issued by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai. When contacted, Premium Times said that the […]

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As America and the world wait for Trump, By Folu Olamiti

Few hours from now Donald Trump will step into the White House as the 45th American President. The Americans are in fever-pitch anticipation, waiting for a man whose conduct, so far, has been contrary to the norm. Trump is a novelty in American politics, nay the world. His victory shocked the pundits and soothsayers, whose […]

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African forces set mid-Friday as deadline to remove Jammeh from Presidential Villa

According to Vanguard, African forces have set a Friday midday, January 20, 2017, deadline for defeated but sit-tight long-reigning leader Yahya Jammeh to quit or be forcibly ejected from the Gambian Presidential Villa in Banjul, reports said. A report in the Nigerian newspaper, Vanguard quoted Marcel Alain de Souza, head of the Economic Community of […]

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Gambia’s Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Ousman Badjie may have been sacked

FreedomNewspaper reports that, unless Yahya Jammeh rescinds his decision, this medium can say that the Army Chief of Defense Staff, Major General Ousman Badjie, has been dismissed with immediate effect. Mr. Badjie, who was touring military barracks across the country, received his marching orders before close of business yesterday. He was informed while on tour that […]

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Suspected killers of Colonel Anthony Okeyim in Ibadan nabbed, paraded

The 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, paraded six people suspected to be involved in the murder of the Commandant of Command Secondary School, Apata, Ibadan, Colonel Anthony Okeyim, in December 2016. The arrested suspects include Solomon Agada Emmanuel (20), Bibisoye Kehinde a.k.a. Efrebor (27), Ewere Andrew (25), Ephraim Obi (38) and Udobata […]

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Jammeh on his own, Gambian army not going to fight African troops -Chief of Defence Staff, Ousman Badjie

Gambia’s army chief Ousman Badjie said he would not order his men to fight other African troops if they enter Gambian territory. He spoke Wednesday as Senegalese and other troops massed on his nation’s borders. The Senegalese troops backed by Nigerian Air Force and other African troops were on standby to move into The Gambia […]

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Buhari begins short leave, will seek medical attention in the UK -Adesina

Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to receive medical attention in the United Kingdom, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said this afternoon. According to Adesina’s press release issued in Abuja, “President Muhammadu Buhari leaves for the United Kingdom today on a short leave, which is part of his annual vacation. He is […]

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Jammeh stubbornly remains in power as deadline expires, regional troops at the border

A midnight deadline has passed in the Gambia, leaving the African country in flux with two presidents and West African troops massed on the border. Outgoing President Yahya Jammeh has refused to step down since losing December election to rival Adama Barrow, who was due to take power on Thursday. Troops from several West African […]

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Actress Rosaline Meurer, accused of wrecking Tonto Dikeh’s marriage states her side of the story

After rumours went viral last week that Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh’s marriage was in serious crisis, her colleague, actress Rosaline Meurer was fingered as the PA behind it all. Certain posts and comments on Rosaline’s Instagram page about Tonto’s husband Churchill had fuelled rumours of an affair between them, a development which allegedly caused strife […]

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“My wife actually toasted me” -Veteran actor, Yemi Solade (Photos)

There is no gainsaying the fact that actor, Yemi Solade, has a beautiful wife. His better half used to be an actress known as Hannah Marsh, and a lot has been written about their union. However, many do not know how the affair actually kick started, but Yemi revealed that much recently on a television […]

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Banker charged for allegedly battering his wife and denying her sex for 2 years (Photos)

A 41-year old bank staff, Raymond Olisa Okani has been arrested and charged before a Lagos court for allegedly battering his wife, Nkiruka, 36, after denying her sex as punishment for two years in Lagos State. The incident happened at 511 Road, Gowon Estate in Egbeda, Lagos where they reside. His arrest and arraignment followed […]

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