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DLEAG Officer Cross-Examined Over Arrest of Paulo Djabi and Co-Accused
Paulo Djabi
By Landing Ceesay
Senior Counsel Sheriff M. Tambadou cross-examined Lamin Y.A. Sanneh, an officer of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG),!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ousainou Bojang Begins His Defence, Explains His Whereabouts on Night of Police Officers’ Killings
Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang at the high court in Banjul
By Landing Ceesay
Ousainou Bojang, who stands accused of the murder of two Police Intervention Unit (PIU) officers!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Dismissed Lecturers Sue UTG for GMD 5 Million Over “Wrongful” Termination
Dr. Alieu Gibba, UTG Lecturer
By Landing Ceesay
Dr. Alieu Gibba (1st Plaintiff) and Professor Matarr Njie (2nd Plaintiff), both former lecturers at the University of The Gambia!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“It Is Unacceptable, Disrespectful,”: Justice Jaiteh Criticizes Health Minister’s…
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court and Health Minister Dr. Samateh
By Landing Ceesay
Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court of The Gambia expressed strong disapproval over the Health Minister’s absence!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Magistrate Thomasi Grants Stay of Proceedings in Chairman Yankuba Darboe’s Sedition Case
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman, Brikama Area Council
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Magistrate Marcel L. Thomasi of the Banjul Magistrate's Court has granted an application by Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
High Court Grants Bail to Five Gambians in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Case
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh
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Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Gambia’s High Court has granted bail to five Gambian nationals facing conspiracy charges in an ongoing drug trafficking!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Abdoulaye Thiam Set To Testify In Lawsuit Against Aisha Fatty This December
By Landing Ceesay
Lead Counsel Lamin A. Ceesay, representing Plaintiff Abdoulaye Thiam, informed the court on Wednesday that his client is prepared to testify in his lawsuit against Aisha Fatty (1st!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Prosecution Submits Drug Analysis Reports In Paulo Djabi Case
Paulo Djabi, one of the accused
By Landing Ceesay
The State Prosecution has submitted weighing certificates and analytical reports for drugs allegedly seized from Paulo Djabi (the first accused) by the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
British National’s Drug Case Dismissed by High Court After Magistrate Court Conviction
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
By Landing Ceesay
The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has dismissed the drug case against Mark James Robinson, a British!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Lands Minister Granted D500,000 Bail Pending Criminal Case Outcome
Abba Sanyang, Former Minister of Lands, Regional Govts. And Religious Affairs
By Landing Ceesay
The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Hon. Justice Sarah Aryee, has granted bail to the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…