By:Alimatu Kargbo Yeabu Zainab Sheriff has been remanded at the Female Correctional Centre following her fifth appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah, after the prosecution closed its case in the ongoing incitement matter. The accused is standing trial on charges of incitement and threatening language, contrary to Section 30(1) of the Public Order Act of…
By: Alimatu Kargbo At a recent press briefing, held at the Miata Conference hall by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, the Presidential Adviser on Gender Affairs, Isatu Kabba, emphasized that while every citizen has the right to speak and express themselves, this right must never be abused to harm others or create division….
By Abass Mahmoud Sillah Jr. A high-level Experts Preparatory Meeting ahead of the 20th Session of ECOWAS Ministers in charge of Telecommunications, ICT, and Digitalisation has opened with a strong call for enhanced regional cooperation and innovation to drive West Africa’s digital future. Delivering the opening remarks, Ambassador John Azumah, ECOWAS Resident Representative in Sierra…
Freetown 24th March 2026 www.slrsa.gov.sl The management team of the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has conducted a site visitation on its administrative building at Bai Bureh Road, Freetown. The team, led by the Executive Director, Mr. James Bagie Bio, and senior directors, inspected the ongoing construction work, assessing progress and discussed operational readiness….
financial sector, Commerce & Mortgage Bank (CMB) opened its headquarters to a high-profile interview session with Forbes Africa, marking yet another milestone in the bank’s journey of excellence, innovation, and national impact. The exclusive engagement brought together top executives and thought leaders, with the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer taking center stage to share bold insights…
Leading APC flagbearer aspirant, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, has marked the anniversary of Sierra Leone’s 11 years brutal war in solemn reflection in Kailahun district. It was here, in the border town of Bomaru that, on 23rd March, 1991, the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) of Foday Sankoh fired the first shot, starting a devastating conflict that…
Fatamata Mansaray has appeared before Julia Mary Gbloh at Pademba Road Court No. 5 in Freetown on allegations of child stealing. The accused was arrested on 21st February 2026 and charged with child stealing, contrary to Section 56 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. According to the police charge sheet, the alleged offence…
Thirty-eight-year-old Mohamed Allieu Jalloh, an IT technician; fifty-five-year-old Alie Kamara, a businessman; thirty-five-year-old Musa Turay, a businessman; thirty-six-year-old Sorie Sesay, a military officer; and forty-nine-year-old Ernest Allieu made their second appearance before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown. The accused persons were arrested and charged with three counts ranging…
By Oswald Mensah Coker Dear Comrades, As we stand at a pivotal moment for our beloved party, the All People’s Congress, I urge each one of you to rally behind Dr. Ibrahim Bangura for our flagbearer. It is time for us to unite and set aside our egos and self-centeredness. The Importance of Unity We…
The UBA Foundation, through UBA Sierra Leone, on the 13th March,2026, officially launched the 2025/2026 edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, the launch ceremony, held at the conference hall of New Brookfield’s Hotel in Freetown, brought together key stakeholders in the education sector including officials from the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary…
