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30/04/2023

My educational background has nothing to do with my nomination - Papa Njie Tunkura

By Ousman A. Marong

Papa Njie Tunkura, the NPP - chosen candidate to run for the Kerewan Area Council (KAC), Chairmanship election has said that his educational background has nothing to do with his nomination.

"My educational background has nothing to do with my nomination," he said.

"Contesting for the Chairmanship election the constitution stated that the requirement is a high school leaving certificate. It's not a matter of holding a degree. We have seen people with degrees and they cannot deliver anything. I am ready to work with and council and will make sure that the council's money is going to be put to good use," he remarked.

He made these remarks at the Kerewan Regional Administrative Office while filling in for his nomination credentials.

He said that come May 30 he is going to be announced the victor with a landslide victory.

*On Development Pan*

Talking about his development plans Tunkura highlighted three (3), key areas namely waste management system, water extension, and electricity.

Administrators reminded him (Papa Njie Tunkura), that any objection from the public towards him would be notified.

He was further advised to abide by the IEC code ethic which he had signed and agreed on.

"A Breach of the code of campaign itinerary shall result in cancellation of the nomination," said the IEC Kerewan Chair.

17/11/2022

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16/08/2022

Body Of Drowned Fisherman Still Not Seen

By Mam Jarra Camara & Ousman A. Marong

The search for the body of Mustapha Ngum, a fisherman who drowned in the sea at Barra, on Sunday afternoon is still not seen.

Mustapha Ngum, alias "Nguruban" believe to be in his mid-30s a native of Medina Kanuma in the North Bank Region (NBR), is still missing.

The Association of the Fishermen in Barra, teamed up with the youth to search for the drowned missing fishermen whose boat capsized on Sunday afternoon in the waters of Barra during a fishing expedition, but their search was futile.

The causes surrounding his death are still not known, but sources said his death was not natural meaning there was some foul play.

One of our sources informed us that there was a longstanding dispute between the deceased and one unknown man who happened to hit his boat leading to his ultimate death.

"There was a rift between the duo. There was an altercation between them before they go to harvest fish. As soon as they left moments ago we heard and saw Mustapha screaming for help. He jumped out of his boat and we saw a running boat that landed on him in the waters and he drowned. Again this unknown man managed to escape by swimming. They were three (3), in numbers and after several struggles, the other man managed to save this unknown person while Mustapha, remained in the water. The man who safe this unknown man is identified to be from Medina Kanuma the same village as the deceased," said our source.

27/03/2022

IOM Supports Government Of The Gambia To Strengthens Migration Governance

By Ousman A. Marong

The International Organization for Migration, IOM, in close partnership with the European Union (EU), has on Friday 25th March 2022 donated communication equipment to the Ministry of Information Communications and Infrastructure (MOICI), as its contribution to support the government spokesperson in combating misinformation around migration and support in providing accurate, timely information on migration including the return, readmission and reintegration to the public.

The consignment amongst other things includes, two (2) Laptops, two (2), HDMI Cables, Overhead Projector, Screen with Bluetooth Speakers and one (1), Microphone, two Wireless routers with data, External Hard Disc (1TB), One Printer, One Ink cartridges, Camera kits and accessories, Two Samsung Galaxy Tablets, One branded Podium stand, etc were donated to MOICI.

"These items are being donated to support to government spokesperson in effectively and efficiently undertaking his responsibilities as the voice of the government, and these, of course, include strengthening migration discourse," said Fumiko Nagano, IOM Chief of mission in The Gambia.

"EURCAP, through which the donation was made possible is funded by European Union (EU).
The project is part of IOM’s ongoing technical support to the Government of The Gambia (GOTG) in strengthening migration governance, build the capacity of government stakeholders, media and civil society to communicate on migration-related issues, including return management," She remarked.

She revealed that the project has since April 2021, provided numerous training to government officials, Civil Society Organisation (CSOs), and Journalists' respectively.

"Since April 2021, the project provided the following training: "Nine (9) different training programmes for government information officers on areas such as Introduction to migration, Public Relations, Return and Reintegration, Migration and Health Crisis Communication I and II, Social Media Management etc.
Induction to Migration training for civil society organizations in all the seven regions of the country. Advanced migration training for journalists Migration advocacy workshop for civil society organizations and media
And next, we are organizing International Migration Law training for government communication officers, law students at the University of The Gambia and journalists.
Last year, we donated communication equipment to the Ministry of Information Communications and Infrastructure (MOICI) worth €125,000 for information officers," she posited.

She added: "Late last year, we started potential partnership engagements with Hon Spokesperson. As a strong voice for the Government of The Gambia, it is important he adds his voice to combating misinformation around migration and support in providing accurate, credible, timely information on migration including return, readmission and reintegration to the public."

On his part, Ebrima Sillah, Minister for Information Communication and Infrastructure thanked the IOM for their continuous support to his ministry as part of their effort to strengthen communication and visibility on migration in the Gambia.

"Like you, all know the Gambia is one of the tops Sub-Saharan countries with a high population of migrants to mainly Europe most of whom have taken some dangerous route popular called in this country " backway" to reach Europe. A number of them are there without papers is still a contentious issue, therefore, using the media to enhance the visibility around this issue paramount," he concluded.

22/03/2022

President Barrow Begins Nationwide Tour

By Mam Jarra Camara

The President of the Republic of the Gambia, Adama Barrow has on Saturday 19th March 2022 commenced his "meet the people's tour."

The tour saw President Barrow together with his cabinet and other political leaders who show support to him touring the length and breadth of the country.

His first appearance was in Barra where he held his first meeting.

Delivering his first political nation Address for his first time in office President Barrow thanked the people of Barra for being the key factors leading to his slim light victory of over seventeen thousand (17,000), votes he had scored in lower Niumi consistency in the recently concluded December 4th polls.

He was re-elected on December 4th with a slim lights victory. But a petition by the opposition, alleging irregularities in the vote, has been filed at the Supreme Court.

He urged the people of lower Niumi to vote for Tamsir Cham, as their "would-be lawyer maker."

Delivering his keynote speech in Barra, President Barrow asked the people of lower Niumi never to vote for the independent candidates arguing that they are selfish people working on their self-interests.

He further throw stones at the United Democratic Party leader whom he calls his political godfather to have slain him in the past Presidential elections.

He said his victory in Barra was clear and open to known.

The Gambian leader said people should not vote for independent candidates arguing that they (the independent candidates), will not bring any development to them.

"The petition filed by the UDP was baseless. In their petition they have alleged me of rigging the elections by allowing foreigners to vote, providing boreholes, milling machines and cooking pots to people. I want to ask you people did any foreigner vote during the elections."? People vote for leaders to bring development to their doorsteps. If they (the UDP), are saying my government should not assist you by providing you with such materials then what kind of government do you expect them to be when they assume office," asked the Gambian leader.

He promised that his government will bring more developments to the people of lower Niumi.

He named a few villages such as Buniadu, Branding, Ndungu Kebbeh, Medina Sign Mass, etc to benefit from an uninterrupted electricity supply from Statehouse.

Responding to the people's cry on the on again off again electricity system in North Bank President Barrow, said his OMVG project is already installed in Farafenni.

He said Barra will be connected with Farafenni via Karang through the Senelec project to provide them with enough power supply.

02/03/2022

Busura Threatens To Attack Talokoto If......

By Mam Jarra Camara

Alieu Faye, the Alkalo of Busura village in Kombo Central District of West Coast Region, WCR, has on Friday 25th February 2022 threatened to attack Talokoto Village in Kombo East District over land scrambling should the government of President Adama Barrow, fail to intervene in taming down the situation.

The villagers have accused one Olimatou Colley, believe to be the Alkalo (village head/leader), of Talokoto village together with her jolly-good-fellows of claiming land that he (Alieu Faye), believe to be land belonging to the people of Bushra.

The land hectares 68 and is located in Busura Community Forest.

He further accused Mrs Colley, of being in the habit of continually land selling allowing the buyers to build their houses in a posture they referred to as self-interest.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Luntang Jatta, the Chairperson for the Village Development Committee (VDC), of Busura village vowed there wouldn't be any compromise over the longstanding land dispute between them (Busura), and Talokoto.

He gave a 3-days ultimatum to the powers that be to resolve the problem or them risk attacking Talokoto Village.

"When the dispute erupted the governor asked the chiefs to give injunctions. Our chief gave his injunction and their chief also did the same thing and they were asked to stay off the land, but their Alkolo, Olimatou Colley, failed to adhere to the order from the chiefs. She started selling and cutting down the cashew trees that were planted on the land," he alleged.

22/02/2022

GAMBIA REFUGEES ASSOCIATION EUROPE BRANCH



22nd February 2022.



Press Release

The Gambia Refugees Association Europe Branch wishes to inform its members and the general public that it has confirmed information from the Director of Diaspora and Migration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Musa Camara, that there is no deportation going on at the moment, despite the rumors being spread around on social media.

Mr. Camara has further clarified that there is a request from Germany to deport a few Gambians whose asylum cases were rejected but the Gambia government has not yet agreed to this request. He said they are trying to review the EU Good Practice document, to enhance it to the benefit of both the EU and The Gambia. Mr. Camara also urged Gambian asylum seekers to keep calm, focus on their work and avoid the misinformation going around on social media.



Additionally, the GRA Europe Branch has gathered information about a particular group of individuals who are planning to organize a demonstration against deportation in the Gambia on Friday. However, we wish to clarify that the GRA Europe Branch is NOT organizing any demonstration for now and is not part of the said planned demonstration.



Our Executives are working very hard to dialogue, engage and make consultations with government officials who are responsible for Migration and Deportation issues, and hopefully, a meeting will be scheduled soon to discuss urgent matters.



We, therefore, call on all our members and supporters not to be part of any demonstration in whatever form until further notice. We are working very hard to get results and we should not be distracted by anyone or group. Equally, we urge Executive members of GRA Europe not to join any such demonstration. Whosoever takes part in such without approval from the association, the person(s) will be reprimanded accordingly.

Thank you.



Signed..

Kalifa Suwareh

……………………………

Secretary-General.

GRA Europe Branch.

28/01/2022

Marong To Contest Assembly Election As Independent Candidate

By: Habib Sonko & Mam Jarra Camara

Ousman A. Marong, the General Manager (GM), of Niumi FM the first-ever private radio station in the rural Gambia has said that he is ready to contest as an independent candidate in his native region of North Bank in lower Niumi District in the upcoming Assembly election in the country.

He said these during an interaction with these reporters on Niumi FM on Thursday 27th January 2022.

"I have the singular honour to unveil to you my intention in contesting the Upcoming National Assembly Elections as an independent candidate for lower Niumi District. I am ready to fight the Assembly poll, I will face the poll from whichever seat is deemed suitable for my candidature. I am ready to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Assembly election in the country on whichever seat is deemed suitable for me," he said.

Marong, who is a journalist and doubles as a media manager said he is throwing his heart into the ring just to recuse his people. He continues: I want to join politics because I want to change the livelihood of my people. I want them to live like the people of Kombo and those setting around the Senegambia areas. I want to bring that rapid development to my end. My people cannot continue to live in a situation where electricity is compared to a jumping light. Just look at the Banjul/Barra ferry crossing points. These two points have ever been a headache to many Niumika's and I want to be the first, ever youngest MP to change that narrative," he concluded.

If you want to know more, please follow us on Niumi FM this coming Saturday the hours of 16:00 - 17:00 local time, and you will hear more from the horse's mouth.

27/01/2022

Marong To Contest Assembly Election As Independent Candidate

I have the singular honour to unveil to you my intention in contesting the Upcoming National Assembly Elections as an independent candidate for lower Niumi.

I will face the poll from whichever seat is deemed suitable for my candidature. I am ready to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Assembly election in the country on whichever seat is deemed suitable for me.

03/11/2021

Breaking News: IEC Says PDOIS Leader Is The Only Candidate Who has Presented All The Required Document

By Sheriff Saidykhan

Alieu Momarr Njai Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has today Wednesday 3th November 2021 pronounced before members of the Commission that the National Assembly member for Serekunda Central honorable Halifa Sallah is the only presidential candidate who has so far presented all his required documents before the electoral body (IEC).
This is a developing story and Niumi FM will bring you up to speed shortly.

01/11/2021

UDP Leader Presents Nomination Credentials To IEC

By Sheriff Sheriff

The leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), lawyer Ousainou ANM Darboe has on Monday 1st November 2021 presented his nomination credentials to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

The veteran lawyer cm politician was accompanied by senior dignitaries of the party and supporters to the Elections house along the Bartle Harden Highway.

Shortly after presenting his credentials, the UDP leader was unable to be interviewed due to a disorganized press house at the scene.

Upon presenting his credentials lawyer Darboe was cheered by thousands of supporters from the IEC premises to his residents in Pipeline.
In a separate story the leader of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), Mai Ahmed Fatty, also presented his nomination certificates to the electoral body.

Speaking to waiting reporters Mr. Fatty highlighted the significance of democracy.

He added that the upcoming presidential election is not about crowd competition.

He said this year’s presidential election is based on ideologies geared towards defeating the sugared of crime rates in the country.

“This year’s election is not about crowd, wealth, or fame. It is about you the ordinary Gambians. It is about your health, education, security, and your stomach. The election is about the contest of ideas. It is not a contest of the crowd as important as it may be. It is not the crowd that is going to govern the nation. It is intellect, a policy it is to put an end to the cascading crime rates in the country,” he pontificated.
Furthermore, Dr. Biran Jagne, All People’s Party (APP), withdrew his candidature at the IEC to ally with the citizen's alliance.

10/10/2021

It's Bad to Swallow One's Vomit

I read in the newspapers that Pres. Barrow said that he visited Kanilai out of respect for former president Yahya Jammeh. This confirms to me, once again, the saying that 'democracy makes strange bedfellows.

Just recall a few years ago when Gambians decided that enough is enough and mustered the courage and willpower to vote Yahya Jammeh out. He and his cronies vowed to make sure that Barrow will not be sworn-in to office in this country.

Chief among those who kept making these pronouncements was one Seedy Njie who had been appointed minister. He spoke repeatedly about Yahya Jammeh not moving an inch. Tensions became high and there was fear that civil war will break out. He now has Barrow's ear.

Gambians in their tens of thousands fled and became refugees in the subregion. It took hundreds of battleready ECOMIG troops to make Yahya Jammeh relinquish power and go into exile in Equitorial Guinea, 'in the interest of peace', he said.

Well, Barrow got sworn-in in foreign land in Senegal and came home to be innogurated only after Jammeh had gone into exile. He set up a Commission of Inquiry into the financial dealings of Jammeh and his close associates. That Commission found that these people were using the public purse as their personal property.

Another Commission, this time on the violations of Human Rights, was also set up. This one shocked the nation as the commission of unimaginable rights violations were revealed. Mass graves were uncovered, tens of maimed victims interviewd and so many other evils.

For five years, Pres. Barrow hadn't visited the Victims' Centre. To now see him visit the family of Yahya Jammeh in Kanilai and turnround to say that it is out of respect for the former president is indeed strange! It's like swallowing one's own vomit.

What length won't Barrow go to in order to win the next election - an election he vowed never to be part of?

*The Watchman*

09/08/2021

Greetings Esteem Followers, Niumi FM Radio Station, NFRS, is pleased to inform you that we are back on the air on Monday morning 11 August 2021.

We are proud to hit back the airwaves after being affected by a bolt of a lightning strike that broke our signal on Sunday morning.

Niumi FM has been working behind the scene both day and night in ensuring that its people are educated, entertain, and informed.

There's a proper collaboration between us and Our partners both home and abroad to ensure the day-to-day effectiveness of a vibrant media house where inclusiveness is observed.

We say a very big "Allhamdouli" to "Ya-Allah" and all our esteem followers and fans cheers to you all👍.

28/07/2021

He was one of us struggling here in Germany for a better life. God said his last breath will be in Germany. He die here his family are looking foward to transport his death body to The Gambia. Please any amount you chip in will help him to have a fitting burial in The Gambia.

*Help send Buba‘s dead body to The Gambia*

https://gofund.me/7ab60249, mit einer Spende unterstützen oder mit anderen teilen würdest.

We sadly announce the death of Buba Sisawo. Buba was 32 years old and a… Fara Peccerella needs your support for Help send Buba‘s dead body to The Gambia

13/07/2021

11/07/2021

Would PAP Be On Political Stand Or Not?

Would they or won't they be registered?

If you want to know join us on Niumi FM on the frequency modulation of 94.0 with Ebrima T. Manneh, the leader of the People's Alliance Party (PAP).

Manneh, 50 a UK-trained certified economist has thrown his hat into a keenly awaited presidential race scheduled for December 4, 2021.
The show is at 16:00 - 17:00 do not afford to miss it.

03/07/2021

In few minutes time we will play you Honorable Halifa Sallah's statement on Gambian been the epicenter for peace or war between Senegal and Cassamance.

01/07/2021

PLEASE JOIN US TO WISH OUR CEO & FOUNDER HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂🥳.

Dear boss, your dedication, determination, and vision inspires us to always give our best. We appreciate having someone wonderful like you at the helm of affairs of NIUMI FM RADIO.
We, as your employees, count ourselves lucky to have you as our boss. You bring so much energy and joy into the work and push us to achieve greater heights. We wish you the very best that life has to offer. Also wish that you remain the awesome person you have always been to NIUMI FM RADIO STATION 94.0.

Have a wonderful birthday! May today, as well as everyday, contain an element of surprise and wonder.

30/06/2021

"Peace is not a luxury. It was earned when we were almost at the tip of national disintegration. We should recast our minds to those days when we seated here to consult and dialogue to prepare and chart apart for 2021, for ourselves. This country cannot afford Gambian's fighting each other because we lose The Gambia. Casamance is right there, Senegal is right there and The Gambia is the epicenter of war or peace between these sides. If we go into war Northern South would be drag into it and you will lose your Gambia," said PDOIS leader Honorable Halifa Sallah.

Niumi FM, will air honorable Sallah's full statement on Saturday at 16:00 - 17:00 local time.

30/06/2021

"If you consider your ethnic is the origin you are a minority in this country. The only majority constitutes the citizens of the country (all of us). We constitute the majority and that is the education we should have received 56-year ago, but we did not receive it. Until today we have not received that education and that is the source of our instability, the source of violence, the source of insecurity, etc. The challenge now is to fast-track that education so that each of us will know that power resides in us," said honorable Halifa Sallah.

If you want to know when and where he uttered such words join us this coming Saturday on Niumi FM, 94.0 at 16:00 - 17:00 local time.

23/06/2021

Independent Aspirant Candidate Manneh Vows To Reshape The Country to "Serve All Gambians"

The People's Alliance Party (PAP), leader Ebrima Tabora Manneh, alias 'Kamburama' has vowed to reshape the country to "serve all Gambians", should he be elected President.

Manneh, who is the founder of PAP, wants to set up two seaports one on the South and North Bank to give the smaller entrepreneurs a seat at the table and has also proposed giving free border trades an official status within the ECOWAS member countries something they currently lack.
Would he or won't he? If he can how did he intend to do it?

If you want to know how then join us this coming Sunday at 16:00 - 17:00 on Niumi FM, 94.0 with Ousman A. Marong.

20/06/2021

Why is it that the leadership of the United Democratic Party(UDP), hopeful that they will emerge victorious in the December 4th Presidential race to the country's highest office?
Why do they think UDP should be vote for instead of NPP and other political parties? What do they think they can do better or are doing better that the NPP are not good at? If you want to know more join us today on Niumi FM, on the frequency modulation of 94.0 at 16:00 with Falang Sonko, UDP, KMC Regional Chairman.

19/06/2021

Radio has historically been the most widespread media in The Gambia and much of Africa, radio's role in enabling communication between political actors and citizens has grown even more pertinent.

Join us this coming Sunday on Niumi FM, 94.0 between the hours of 16:00 - 18:00 with our 'would-be guest' Falang Sonko, United Democratic Party (UDP), Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Regional Chairman.

All ears should be glued to all the Radio sets in town as if they're super glue to it.

Do not miss our chit-chatting with the UDP's political pundit/punditry, missing it means missing the first whistle blown of a Champions League match.