Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a bold move, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, announced that all opposition Members of Parliament will immediately suspend participation in parliamentary proceedings until the APC National Secretary General is released from detention.Hon. Kargbo confirmed that the Secretary General is not the only party official in…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Popular entertainer and All People’s Congress (APC) member Zainab Sheriff has warned that she will take legal action if the APC settles a fine imposed on her behalf by the Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC). The warning follows a PPRC decision to fine the APC a total of NLe350,000 over violations…
UBA Sierra Leone on the 23rd &24th January,2026 held its 2026 Annual Strategy Session, bringing together staff from across all departments to review performance, align strategic priorities, and set a clear direction for the 2026 business year. The session emphasized execution, teamwork, customer focus, and digital innovation as key drivers of growth. The Board Chairman,…
Heirs Holdings Appoints Two New Non-Executive Directors Leading pan-African investment company, Heirs Holdings, has announced the appointment of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi as Non-Executive Directors. The new directors bring extensive expertise in finance, energy, governance, and global markets, and their appointments demonstrate Heirs Holdings’ ongoing commitment to strong corporate governance. Sola Yomi-Ajayi has over…
Africell will help researchers at Oxford University investigate the economic and social impact of AfriGPT, Africell’s innovative SMS-based AI service. 27 January 2026, Oxford and Freetown | Africell and Oxford University have agreed to collaborate on a groundbreaking research project into the economic and social impact of AI tools in West Africa. Funded in part…
In a significant step towards achieving food self-sufficiency, Pee Cee Agriculture Limited is set to revolutionize agriculture in Sierra Leone with its ambitious onion farming project in Lungi. With an investment of $12 million backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the company is currently cultivating 70 hectares of onions twice a year, totaling 140…
By: Mohamed Pope Kamara, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, APC. Monday, 26th January 2026. SLPP Operatives never cease to amaze right-thinking Sierra Leoneans! The insolent article from Uncle Sankara is not merely misguided; it is a brazen signal of the ongoing betrayal by the SLPP machinery and its captured Electoral Commission towards our traditional democratic partners….
On Wednesday, a significant announcement emerged from the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) during a press conference held by its Director General, Brima Baluwa Koroma. The fuel prices have seen a slight adjustment, moving from NLe27.4 to NLe28.5 per liter, which represents an increase of NLe1.1. Yet, rather than viewing this adjustment as a burden,…
On Saturday, 24th January 2026, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), Lieutenant General Amara Idara Bangura, officially launched the 2026 RSLAF Planting Season at Yonie Village in Kamajei Chiefdom, Moyamba District. The process started with 60% payment to Nguala Agricbusiness Development Company in Moyamba Junction, Fakunia…
High Court Holden in Portloko District, 29th January 2026: The High Court of Sierra Leone, sitting in Kambia, has sentenced Finda Aziz Turay to five years imprisonment following her conviction for illegal possession of drugs. The convict was arraigned before the court on four counts, including unlawful possession of drugs contrary to Section 8(a) of…
