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Dismissed Lecturers Sue UTG for GMD 5 Million Over “Wrongful” Termination
Dr. Alieu Gibba, UTG Lecturer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Hon. Justice Sarah Aryee, has granted bail to the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Prosecution Tenders Paulo Djabi’s Seized Vehicles, Motorcycles, and Jet Ski into Evidence
Businessman Paulo Djabi
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The prosecution has submitted twelve vehicles, three motorcycles, and a Jet Ski confiscated from Paulo Djabi as evidence in an ongoing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“Police Have No Power To Beat Citizens” Justice Jaiteh Stresses In Court
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
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Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court of The Gambia has asserted that members of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) have no legal authority!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…