Court Admits Video Evidence in Le311,000 Visa Fraud Trial
By Alima Kargbo Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 has admitted a video recording into evidence in the ongoing trial of businessman Mohamed Nicol, who is accused of obtaining Le311,000 by false pretences in an alleged Canadian visa scam. Nicol, 41 years old, is facing one count of obtaining money…
Businessman Recounts Disappearance of US$7,000 Jeep in Larceny Trial
By Alima Kargbo A businessman has testified before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown in the ongoing larceny case involving the alleged theft of his Infiniti Jeep. The accused, Amadu Jalloh, is facing one count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According…
Four Suspects Appear In Court Over Alleged Assault and Wounding
By Alima Kargbo Four women have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on multiple charges, including wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The accused persons, Memunatu Turay, Mariama Silah alias “Ya Marie,” Aminata Silah, and Adama Silah, are facing eight counts, including wounding and assault…
Ministry of Finance Theft Case Returns to Court
By: Alimatu Kargbo A 23-year-old unemployed man, Alpha Umaru of No. 1 Kroo Bay, Freetown, has appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 on allegations of stealing and damaging government property belonging to the Ministry of Finance. Umaru is facing two charges of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of…
Over Alleged Le42,500 Property Damage…
Magistrate Fornah Orders Complainant To Appear In Court By: Alimatu Kargbo Three men have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown to answer allegations of malicious damage to property at Hill Station. The accused are Joseph Bunduka, alias Maada, a technician of Fadika Drive, Hill Station; Ibrahim…
In Alleged UK Travel Scam…
Magistrate Jah Grants Bail To Businesswoman By: Alimatu Kargbo A 28-year-old businesswoman, Yei Mebor, has been granted bail after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 in Freetown over allegations of defrauding a man in a purported overseas travel arrangement. Mebor is facing two charges of conspiracy to defraud…
Chief Minister Emphasizes Sierra Leone’s Preparedness To Host International Events
By Alimatu Kargbo Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has declared that Sierra Leone is now fully prepared to host major international events, describing the country’s transformation as a “system upgrade” driven by significant investments in infrastructure, security and national capacity. Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Conference Centre…
“Dangote Pledges US$48,000 to Vision 2030,” Chief Minister Reveals
By Alimatu Kargbo Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has disclosed that African business magnate, Aliko Dangote, has pledged US$48,000 in support of Vision 2030, describing the commitment as one of the notable outcomes of Sierra Leone’s recent high-level engagements. Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s Weekly Press Conference at the Miatta Conference Centre in…
Sierra Leone To Benefit From ECOWAS Regional Fund for Development
Sierra Leone has been designated as the latest beneficiary of the ECOWAS Regional Fund for Stabilization and Development, a strategic program aimed at supporting vulnerable communities directly. The announcement was made by Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Kenyeh Barlay, who described the initiative as a transformative step toward a more citizen-centered approach within the…
In Six Months…
Africell Supports Life Transforming Initiatives Of Over Thirty Thousand People By: Francis Kargbo Africell Sierra Leone sponsored more than 165 events across the country between January and June 2026, reaffirming its position as one of Sierra Leone’s leading corporate partners in education, entertainment, youth empowerment, sports, religion, health, and community development. For many Sierra Leoneans,…
