Speaker’s Absence Sparks Wild Speculations Questions have emerged about the whereabouts of Sierra Leone’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Segepoh Solomon Thomas, after he did not attend a Supreme Court hearing on Wednesday in a significant constitutional dispute. The Speaker’s lawyer, Hon. Hindolo Gevao Esq., told the Court that his client was unable to attend…
The APC flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has pledged to lead the party to national victory and transform Sierra Leone, citing the country’s deepening socio-economic challenges and lack of opportunities, especially for women and young people. Speaking in Kono on Monday, 5th October 2016 during a nationwide consultation with APC stakeholders and supporters, Dr. Bangura…
Citizens Demand Answers On GWAN/GLAN SD-WAN Procurement Evaluation Questions are being raised over the transparency and consistency of the ongoing procurement process for the Government Wide Area Network/Global Local Area Network (GWAN/GLAN) SD-WAN infrastructure. Information reaching this newspaper suggests that the evaluation process may have been conducted in two separate stages by different groups of…
New Life Ministries Women Hold 26th National Conference FREETOWN — The New Life Ministries International Women’s Department is celebrating its 26th National Women’s Conference under the theme: “EMERGE,” bringing together women from across Sierra Leone for a week of worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship. The conference is being held at the New Life Ministries International…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Magistrate John Manso Fornah of the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 has sentenced Alpha Umaru Newland to 36 months imprisonment for stealing and maliciously damaging property belonging to the Ministry of Finance. Newland was sentenced to 36 months on the larceny count and 18 months on the malicious damage count. Magistrate…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Eleven people have been remanded at the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 over alleged riotous conduct, throwing missiles and disorderly behaviour during an incident in the Kroo Town Road area. The accused are: Foday Kargbo, Daniel Morrah, Alusine…
NEW YORK — Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s development model from dependence on foreign aid to trade, investment, entrepreneurship and private sector-led growth. Elumelu made the call during a fireside chat on the sidelines of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. The…
Orange Holds Breast Cancer Awareness Raising Campaign & Screening By: Alimatu Kargbo On 3rd October 2026, Orange Sierra Leone Foundation, in partnership with Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, launched its 2026 breast cancer awareness, free screening and surgery campaign, targeting more than 5,000 women across the country, with the aim of promoting early detection and improving…
From grassroots engagement to party organisation, Mohamed Omodu Kamara’s growing political footprint is reshaping the conversation inside the APC By Our Political Desk There comes a point in every political contest when a candidacy begins to represent more than the ambitions of one individual. It starts becoming a movement of people, expectations and ideas. For…
Alhaji Sowe Commits To Inclusive Leadership FREETOWN, October 6, 2026 Celebrations have swept through Fullah communities in Sierra Leone following the election of businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Amadu Juldeh Sowe, as President of Tabital Pulaaku International, a global organisation representing Fullah communities around the world. Sowe was elected at an international gathering in The Gambia,…
