By: Alimatu Kargbo Sierra Leoneans have been urged to be more cautious when using WhatsApp and other digital platforms, as cybercriminals increasingly exploit fear, urgency and emotions to defraud unsuspecting victims. The National Cybersecurity Coordinator, Mariama Yormah, gave the warning during the Government’s Weekly Press Conference, where she explained that many online fraudsters deliberately create…
MAFS Presents Comprehensive 12 Month Delivery Agenda On August 10, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) actively participated in a Delivery Clinic convened by the Office of the Chief Minister at State House. This strategic gathering brought together ministers, senior government officials, technical heads, and implementing agencies with the common goal of…
By Alex Lawrence Koroma Freetown, Thursday, 13 August 2026 — In a move to bolster digital security and protect consumers from the rising tide of online scams, Orange Sierra Leone officially launched a groundbreaking Scam Alert and Fraud Reporting Tool, accessible via the short code *505#. The initiative marks a concerted effort by one of…
In a display of leadership and commitment to Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector, Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, has taken direct action to support and invigorate rural farming communities across the country. His recent participation in the rice harvest in Bombali District exemplifies a new paradigm in development, one that emphasizes practical…
On Constitutional Reform, Electoral Reform, and the Preservation of National Unity We offer this advice as a voice of conscience, peace, and national responsibility at a moment when our beloved Sierra Leone is experiencing serious disagreement over constitutional and electoral reform. I do not speak for any political party, nor do I seek to determine…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A 24-year-old motorbike rider, Alie Sankoh, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after Magistrate Julia Mary Gbloh found him guilty of stealing a Samsung Galaxy A17 mobile phone from a passenger. Sankoh, a resident of Port Loko, was convicted at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 5 in Freetown for larceny,…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A rising eastern-based rapper John Koroma appeared on two serious charges, wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, after allegedly savaging his female neighbour in a daylight attack that left her bleeding from the head and nose. But if the 26‑year‑old artist expected celebrity treatment, Magistrate Idrissa Kamara delivered a swift reality…
Magistrate Jah Slams Le3BN Bail On 2 Lawyers By: Alimatu Kargbo Two lawyers facing allegations of fraud in connection with three Toyota 4Runner vehicles valued at US$114,000 have been granted bail totaling Le6 billion by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown. The accused, 34-year-old barrister Maurice Jenner Mohamed Seisay…
By Oswald Coker In recent discussions on national growth, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura emphasizes a crucial point: peace is not merely a political strategy; it is the very foundation of national development. This perspective highlights the importance of a peaceful society as a prerequisite for sustainable progress. The Role of Peace in Development Peace creates an…
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…
