Defence To Make No-Case Submission By Alimatu Kargbo Two barristers accused of defrauding a businessman of US$114,000 in three Toyota 4Runner vehicles have completed the prosecution stage of their trial, with the defence now set to make a no-case submission. The accused, 34-year-old Maurice Jenner Mohamed Seisay and 35-year-old John Mans, are facing two counts…
By Alimatu Kargbo A Calaba Town resident, Kawusu Jabbie, is facing trial before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown over allegations of carrying out construction and development without the required approvals. Jabbie is facing charges including unauthorised construction, unauthorised development in an environmentally sensitive area, failure to comply with…
By Alimatu Kargbo The Political Parties Registration Commission (PPRC) has come under a fresh legal challenge before the High Court No. 1 in Freetown, where four members of the All People’s Congress (APC) are asking the court to compel the Commission to issue a written decision on their appeal and halt further electoral processes in…
By Oswald Coker Dr. Ibrahim Bangura stands out as a remarkable figure in the political arena. His journey illustrates a blend of dedication, integrity, and a genuine commitment to serving the people. With a focus on transparency and accountability, he has garnered trust among citizens from various walks of life. Strong Leadership Dr. Bangura demonstrates…
MMTU Chancellor Violates University Act Recent developments at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU), bordering on allegations of unlawful conduct by the university’s top leadership, have sparked intense debate over governance procedures, adherence to statutory provisions, and respect for institutional authority. The controversy centers around the actions of the university’s Chancellor, Ing Mohamed A Jalloh, who…
By Alex Lawrence Koroma In a spirited session of Sierra Leone’s Parliament on Thursday, August 20, 2026, opposition Member of Parliament, Hon. Abdul Karim Kamara, popularly known as AKK, called on the newly appointed Minister of Finance, Karefa AF Kargbo, and the government to give urgent priority to the development of the Kent Port project….
Parliament Unanimously Approves His Appointment As Finance Minister By Alex Lawrence Koroma In the vibrant political landscape of Sierra Leone, few appointments have stirred as much enthusiasm and hope as the recent nomination and subsequent approval of Karefa Ansumana Francis Kargbo as the country’s new Minister of Finance. This historic event not only marks a…
ILRAJ. LAWYERS. The Inter-Religious Council. The Labour Congress. SLAJ. CAN. CHRDI. The Opposition. Leading lawyers. Prominent politicians. Concerned citizens. Different voices. Different constituencies. But increasingly, the same concern about what happened in Parliament and the same hope that President Bio will not assent to the Bill. Oumar Farouk Sesay reflected that thirty years after President…
The Government of Sierra Leone has convened a two-day National Consultative Workshop to develop a comprehensive roadmap for preventing and responding to mobile money fraud and other forms of cyber-enabled financial crime. The workshop, organised by the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation in partnership with the National Communications Authority (NatCA), is being held from…
By Tamba Amadu Matturie The contest for the flagbearership of the All People’s Congress (APC) should be approached with seriousness, maturity and a clear understanding of what is ultimately at stake. The question is not simply who can prevail over the other aspirants in an internal contest. The more important question is: who is best…
