Leadership By Merit or Representation? By Chernor Jalloh BA (Hons) Broadcasting and Journalism MSc Diplomacy and International Relations As the conversation around gender equality continues to grow in Sierra Leone and across the world, many advocates are calling for women to occupy at least 30 percent of leadership positions in public and private institutions. Supporters…
Abass Huballah Implicated By Amin Kef (Ranger) According to an in-depth investigation conducted by this medium, serious allegations have emerged against Abass Huballah, the Proprietor of Besto Trading located on Free Street in Freetown, over what sources describe as a carefully orchestrated business scheme involving eight containers of frozen chicken. Also learnt was that through…
The general public is hereby informed that the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) is the only authorized institution responsible for announcing petroleum pump prices in Sierra Leone, in consultation with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance. The public is therefore advised that the approved pump price remains at NLe 32.00…
In a crucial public notice issued by the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), the citizens of Sierra Leone have been reminded that the NPRA is the only authorized body responsible for announcing and regulating petroleum pump prices in the country. This announcement, made in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry…
In a significant display of faith and political vision, Bai Mamoud Bangura, one of the leading contenders for the 2028 Presidential Race under the main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC), hosted his second Iftaar conference. The event, held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the City Hall in Freetown, brought together a diverse…
The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has launched an enforcement operation targeting vehicles operating at mining sites across the country in a move to ensure strict compliance with road safety regulations. According to a statement issued by the SLRSA Public Relations and Outreach Unit on Wednesday 11th March 2026, the authority has begun conducting…
Youths Encouraged To Take Ownership Of Africa’s Future By Marian Magdalene Bangura Strategic Communication Unit – Ministry of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) Young leaders, policymakers, and development experts from across the region converged in Freetown for the West Africa Youth Symposium, a high-level forum aimed at advancing youth-driven solutions to some of Africaโs most…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Foray Sonill has been arrested and charged to court for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and malicious damage, contrary to Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 and Section 51 of the Malicious Damage Act 1861. According to police reports, the accused allegedly committed the offence on Wednesday 17th…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Magistrate Julia Mary Gbloh of Pademba Road Court No.5 has sentenced Mustapha Kpaka to 40 months imprisonment after finding him guilty of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the particulars of offence, Kpaka stole several construction materials on 31st January 2026 at No. 9 Old…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Fifty two years old Nathan Alimamy Sillah, a business man, made his first appearance before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No.2 on two count charges, ranging from Obtaining Money by false pretenses contrary to Section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act 1916 According to the particulars of offense: on…
