By: Alimatu Kargbo Concerns over governance, service delivery, and national cohesion took centre stage at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press conference held at the Miatta Conference Centre, where key stakeholders addressed pressing national issues. The session featured statements from the Minister of Social Welfare, Melrose Karminty, the Director of the Decentralization…
Bo, Sierra Leone – The Chief Executive Officer of Africell Sierra Leone, Mr. Shadi Gerjawi, officially commissioned the newly renovated historic Bo Clock Tower, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in community development and cultural preservation. The commissioning ceremony, held in Bo, drew the presence of local authorities, community stakeholders, and residents…
By Patrick Samu Former Kenema District Council Chairman Alie Kabba is a principled and unwavering party loyalist. His dedication to SLPP began in his formative years, continuing through his days at Fourah Bay College and into his impressive professional career. He isn’t a Johnny-come-lately; his loyalty is etched in his history. As the National Campaign…
Mercury International Launches Long Awaited “Grand Battle” Promo By: Alimatu Kargbo Mercury International has officially launched its highly anticipated Mercury Bet Grand Battle, a major promotional campaign offering a life-changing grand prize of US$81,000 to one lucky winner. Speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Martin Edmond Michael, described the initiative…
Christian Blind Mission Commits To Support Vulnerable Groups By Mohamed Nagimu Deen The Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Sierra Leone celebrated its 50th anniversary of operating in Sierra Leone with the theme: “Empowering vision and inclusion,” at Family Kingdom Hall, Freetown, on March 31, 2026. CBM, which has branches in Kenya, Nigeria, Palestine, Ukraine, and other…
By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail 19th March, 2026 — Political tensions in Sierra Leone are resurfacing amid concerns that commitments made under the Agreement for National Unity and the Tripartite Committee on Electoral Systems Review, after the disputed 2023 elections, are not being fully implemented. The agreements, mediated by the Economic Community of West African States…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Mohammed Sheriff, who was previously declared wanted by the court, reappeared before Magistrate Mary Julia Gbloh at Pademba Road Court No. 5 in Freetown, where he took the witness stand as a factual witness in a land dispute matter involving allegations of trespass and malicious damage. A bench warrant had earlier been…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Two accused persons, Memunatu Bangura and Madam Dorty, appeared before Magistrate Mary Julia Gbloh at Pademba Road Court No. 5 in Freetown to answer to multiple criminal charges including larceny, assault, and threatening language. The matter between Alhassan Mansaray and the two accused, is before the court on three counts. The first…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The alleged incitement case involving Mohamed Moriba, a Politician belonging to the APC Party, was again adjourned by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No.2 on a count charge of Incitement- Contrary to Law. According to the police charge sheet, on Saturday, 27th December, 2025, at Kamalo Village in the…
Woman Dupes Vista Bank Staff Forty-three years old Umu Kutume Sauaqe, a business woman, has been sent to Pademba Road prison on alleged house rent fraud against Vista Bank Staff. The defendant is standing trial on a count charge, to wit: obtaining money by false pretenses Country to Section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act…
