Can the Nigerian Senate suspend a member? – Here is what the law says
On February 20, 2025, Nigeria's Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) to be “thrown out” of...
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Politics
FACT-CHECK: Gloria Akuffo, Atta-Akyea fired?
Claim: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Gloria Akuffo and Minister of Works and Housing Samuel Atta-Akyea sacked. Source: Online news portal, bestnewsgh.com Verdict: False....
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National Assembly Election: IEC has NOT printed the picture of Prez Barrow on the ballot drums of all NPP candidates
Claim: IEC prints the picture of President Barrow on the ballot drums of all NPP candidates Source: Viral screenshot Verdict: FALSE Researched by...
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National Assembly Elections: Gambia goes to the polls
The Gambia goes to polls today April 9, 2022, to elect 53 legislators on a 5-year term, barely 4 months...
Read moreDetailsELECTION 2021: Brief profiles of candidates contesting Gambia’s Presidential election
Gambians will head to the polls on December 4 to elect a president who will manage the affairs of the...
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FALSE: Citizens’ Alliance has NOT endorsed President Adama Barrow
Claim: Citizens’ Alliance endorses President Adama Barrow Source: Facebook post Verdict: FALSE Researched by Awa Macalo A Facebook page, State House Link- Banjul has...
Read moreDetailsELECTION 2021: Countering hate speech and violence in Gambia’s electoral process
On December 4, Gambians will line up to vote in a highly contested presidential election, with the opportunity to select...
Read moreDetailsA brief political history of The Gambia: 3 presidents in 56 years
Did you know that 56 years after The Gambia gained independence from colonial rule, the country has only had 3...
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ELECTION 2021: Gambia goes to the polls despite COVID-19 pandemic, as IEC assures of safety protocols
Gambians will be going to the polls on December 4, 2021, to elect a new leader despite the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
Read moreDetailsELECTION 2021: Seven ways to spot Fake News
On December 4, 2021, eligible voters across The Gambia will line up at the 1,554 polling stations to vote for their preferred...
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