By: Alimatu Kargbo Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Komba Kaminty, a labourer, and his surety after both failed to appear in court for the hearing of an alleged visa fraud matter. Kaminty is standing trial on two counts…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A 23-year-old waste collector, Lawrence Williams, has been remanded to the Male Correctional Centre in Freetown by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 after making another appearance on three criminal charges. Williams is standing trial on three counts: wounding, contrary to Section 20 of the Offences Against the…
Defense Serves Court With No-Case Submission By: Alimatu Kargbo Businessman, Mohamed Nicole, has made another appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on a charge of obtaining money by false pretences, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the indictment, the accused allegedly,…
By Ibrahim Alieu Kanu Africa is changing and the change is centered around youthful leadership Across the continent, a new generation is rising. They are breaking the cycle of gerontocracy and the dangerous over-reliance on World Bank and IMF loans that keep nations in poverty. Driven by civic movements, tech innovation, and a bold demand…
SLRSA Promotes Responsible Driving Behavior Thursday 16th July 2026 www.slrsa.gov.sl Kissy Road, Freetown As part of efforts to intensify its annual rainy season road safety sensitisation campaign aimed at reducing road crashes and achieving the 50 per cent reduction in road traffic accidents prescribed under the African Road Safety Charter, the Sierra Leone Road Safety…
President Bio Makes Diplomatic History As the curtains drew down on the 69th ECOWAS Summit on Sunday, July 19th, at Lungi, across the Freetown estuary, President Bio and Sierra Leone have added another defining chapter to their diplomatic history. The successful hosting of the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State…
Ex-President Koroma Returns Home By Sheriff Mahmud Ismail ABUJA, Nigeria — Before dawn had fully broken over Nigeria’s federal capital on Sunday morning, a slender white aircraft sat quietly on the tarmac, its silhouette softened by the pale glow of floodlights still resisting the coming day. Around it, the air was remarkably still. Ground crews…
In a decisive move aimed at shielding Sierra Leoneans from the unpredictable swings of international oil markets, the Government of Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining affordable fuel prices across the country. Through substantial government subsidies, the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) announced that it will allocate approximately US$2.16 million for the period…
SLPHA Provides Seamless Ferry Transportation & Hospitality Services The Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to national development and regional integration by providing seamless ferry transportation and exceptional hospitality services in support of the 2026 ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit being hosted by the Government of Sierra Leone. As…
UBA-SL Eases Burden On Salary Earners 17th July, 2026 At UBA Sierra Leone, we believe that financial empowerment is key to helping individuals achieve their goals and manage life’s everyday needs. Through our Consumer Lending solutions, we continue to provide convenient financial support that enables customers to take care of their personal commitments with confidence….
