Health Ministry probes possible cough syrup link to deaths of nine children

India has faced scrutiny over the quality of its pharmaceutical exports after the World Health Organization linked cough syrups made by another company to the deaths of 70 children in Gambia in 2022. Indian authorities said on Saturday they are...

In Search Of FOI That Barks And Bites | TAIWO ADISA

On September 11, 2025, an Ondo State High Court presided over by Justice T.M. Adedipe gave a landmark ruling in respect of a request on the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The justice, who ruled on the applications brought before him by an...

GFF SG Lamin M. Jassey applauds sports journalists for remarkable work

"Sports journalists are playing a very pivotal role in updating the masses and also exposing the beautiful culture of teams and tribes of The Gambia,'' Secretary General Jassey said. Jassey noted that he saw videos online of fan clubs who came...

Coach Mckinstry reveals squad today prior to Gabon, Seychelles clashes

#Sports Oct 2, 2025, 12:18 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe Head Coach of The Gambia senior national team Jonathan Mckinstry will today, Thursday, 2nd October 2025 reveal his squad ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches against Gabon...

India: 3 states ban cough syrup after several children die

Three Indian states have banned a cough syrup after at least nine children died allegedly after consuming it, authorities said. The Indian Health Ministry said in a statement that tests samples of Coldrif cough syrup, made by Sresan Pharma in...

Nine children dead in MP, families blame contaminated cough syrup

Daijiworld Media Network - Bhopal Bhopal, Oct 4: Tragedy has struck Madhya Pradesh as nine children have died, with families alleging that contaminated cough syrups ‘Coldrif’ and ‘Nextros DS’ are to blame. The syrups, prescribed for fever and...

India probes possible cough syrup link to deaths of at least nine children

Indian authorities say they are investigating whether contaminated cough syrup caused the deaths of nine children, all aged below five years, in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan since late August. The investigation was ordered by the...

Indian states ban cough syrup linked to child deaths

New Delhi: At least three Indian states have banned cough syrup after several children allegedly died after consuming the product, said local authorities and reports. The death of at least nine children, all aged under five, since late August, in...

Justice, glamour and the Clooneys' London calling

Amal Clooney brought Hollywood glamour to London on Friday evening as she and husband George Clooney hosted the Clooney Foundation for Justice's annual Albie Awards at the Natural History Museum. The Albies, named after South African...

LAFC hosts Atlanta looking to continue late surge

With four regular-season games left, fan appreciation day at BMO Stadium won’t be the last time Los Angeles Football Club supporters watch their team at home prior to the MLS Cup playoffs. However, before the opening-round best-of-three series...

Princess Shyngle Stuns Fans with Her Latest Waist-Snatching Look

Gambian actress and socialite Princess Shyngle has once again left fans in awe with her latest jaw-dropping appearance. Known for her signature tiny waist and bold fashion choices, the actress shared new photos and videos that immediately sparked...

Princess Shyngle Looks Slimmer as She Glows in the US: “Where is Your Waist”

Gambian actress Princess Shyngle has shared new images showcasing a slimmer physique and glamorous fashion sense The actress posted striking images on Instagram featuring herself in a hot pink halter-neck cutout bodycon dress as she stepped out...

CJN Kekere-Ekun Says Judicial Appointments Now More Open, Transparent

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said the process for appointment of judges in the country is becoming more open and transparent. A statement by Mr. Tobi Soniyi, media aide to the CJN, said Kekere-Ekun made the...

Chief Justice orders Coroner’s inquest into death of Omar Badjie

Press release The Judiciary of The Gambia wishes to inform the media and the general public that, following an application by the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice under the Coroners Act, His Lordship Chief Justice Hassan B....

What Is Diethylene Glycol, Highly Toxic Chemical Found In 'Coldrif' Syrup In Tamil Nadu?

Last Updated:October 04, 2025, 17:22 IST Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu banned the sale of 'Coldrif' cough syrup after it was linked to the deaths of 11 children. Lab reports confirmed it contained diethylene glycol. Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma...

India probes cough syrup link to 9 child deaths

Indian authorities said on Saturday they are investigating if contaminated cough syrup caused the deaths of nine children in a central state after a batch of the medication was found to contain dangerous levels of a toxic chemical. The Health...

Kekere-Ekun: Appointment of Judges Now More Transparent 

Alex Enumah in Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that the process for the appointment of judges in the country is becoming more open and transparent. A statement by the media aide to the CJN, Mr. Tobi...

India probes possible cough syrup link to deaths of nine children

By Manoj Kumar and Rishika Sadam NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD (Reuters) -Indian authorities said on Saturday they are investigating if contaminated cough syrup caused the deaths of nine children in a central state after a batch of the medication was found...

‘Two different worlds:’ Eugene Renner bridges generational gaps

As a sea of eager 4-year-olds lined up in a classroom, their teacher grabbed a pen and wrote down their favorite foods. Words like pizza, ice cream and mac and cheese filled the list, but when it was finally Eugene Renner’s turn, he said,...

Malaysia fans fear Asian Cup blow as Fifa probe casts doubt on naturalised players

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian football fans are fuming: The country is facing its biggest debacle in the sport in years, just one week before its national team plays Laos in a pivotal qualifier for the AFC Asian Cup. On Sept 26, seven naturalised...