By John Koroma Leading mobile money service provider, Afrimoney, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, launched a Next-of-Kin Service to make it easier for families and designated individuals to access information and deal with funds held in an Afrimoney account when a subscriber dies or becomes incapacitated. The new service allows subscribers to nominate a next…
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…
By Patriot The recent revelation that alleged kidnappers in Freetown have been released on bail, despite facing serious charges, demands urgent reflection and action from Sierra Leone’s justice system and society at large. This disturbing development not only threatens the life of the victim, but also undermines public confidence in law enforcement and the judiciary….
By: Alimatu Kargbo A wealthy couple accused of fleecing two Italian businessmen of US$210,000 in a sophisticated gold scam are desperately clutching at legal straws, arguing that prosecutors have “grossly insufficient” evidence to send them to trial. Admire Frances Bio Jalloh, 45, and her husband Dauda Jalloh, 42, years old also known as Alhaji Dausy,…
Presidential working visit highlights government’s drive to transform rice production, strengthen food security and accelerate the implementation of Feed Salone. has undertaken a working visit to assess progress on the Torma-Bum Irrigation Scheme and the development of integrated rice processing infrastructure. He also toured the ‘Fambul Rice’ and Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces’ Rice…
SLRSA Boss Engages Nigerian High Commissioner Tuesday 11th August 2026 Freetown, Sierra Leone www.slrsa.gov.sl The Executive Director of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA), Mr. James Bagie Bio, has held a high-level meeting with the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency, Ambassador Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, at the Nigerian High Commission in Freetown. The…
Jagaban Commits To Transform Sierra Leone’s Communities By Alex Lawrence Koroma In a major stride towards sustainable development and community empowerment, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed “Omodu” Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, the leading flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC), has officially launched a pioneering solar lighting initiative across Sierra Leone. This groundbreaking project aims…
Chief Justice Kamanda Urged To Protect Complainant In recent times, Sierra Leone’s judiciary has embarked on a commendable journey of reform, aiming to restore public confidence, uphold the rule of law, and project an image of integrity both domestically and internationally. Under the leadership of Chief Justice Komba Kamanda, there have been notable strides addressing…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Deputy Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Sarjoh Aziz-Kamara, has reaffirmed the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to transforming the country’s education system by placing greater emphasis on technical and vocational education, skills development and job creation. Speaking during the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s weekly press briefing, Aziz-Kamara said the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The ongoing preliminary investigation into the alleged US$210,000 gold fraud involving Admire Frances Bio Jalloh, 45, and her husband, Dauda Jalloh alias Alhaji Dausy, 42, has moved closer to a ruling after the defence indicated that the prosecution had failed to establish a case against the accused. The two accused are standing…
