The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced an immediate nationwide suspension on the construction of gas stations in a move aimed at controlling the rapid spread of unregistered and unauthorized fuel facilities. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Authority said the decision takes effect immediately and is intended to address the growing…
Aviation Authority (SLCAA) finances, significant discrepancies have been uncovered in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report, which scrutinizes the Auditor General’s findings for the financial year 2023. This report, presented by Hon. Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the PAC, has raised serious concerns about revenue management, tax compliance, and overall financial governance…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Kemoh Sesay, has firmly defended the conduct of Sierra Leone’s soldiers during the recent border standoff with Guinea, insisting that restraint prevented a potential war between the two neighbouring states. Speaking during the weekly government press conference, Maj. Gen. Sesay dismissed claims of weakness within…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Government has reaffirmed Sierra Leone’s diplomatic commitment to Guinea amid recent border tensions, insisting that the long-standing relationship between the two nations remains strong despite temporary misunderstandings.Speaking at the weekly press briefing held at the Miatta Conference Centre in Freetown, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Kabba, addressed…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The alleged incitement matter involving Zainab Sheriff has been adjourned by Principal Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah of Pademba Road Court No.1, who also denied a renewed bail application filed by the defence.Sheriff made her third appearance in court, facing charges of incitement and threatening language contrary to Section 30(1) of the Public…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Mustapha Kpaka a Tiler and laborer made another appearance before Magistrate Julia Mary Gbloh of pademba Road Court No.5 on a count charge to with Larceny contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916 According to the particulars of offense on Saturday 31st January 2026 at #9 old railway line…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Sinneh Dumbuya, now popularly known as the “Plastic Man,” appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown, facing charges of larceny under the Larceny Act of 1916. According to the police file, the accused allegedly broke into a home at No. 2 Rock Lane, Brookfields,…
In a landmark ruling, Justice Fisher sentenced five armed robbers to lengthy prison terms, with one convict receiving 40 years behind bars. The convicts, Mohamed Mansaray, Umaru Momoh Kanu, Momoh Kabba, Musa Kargbo, and Mohamed Kamara, were found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery with aggravation, two counts of robbery with aggravation, and shooting with…
By Marion (Rion) Bangura The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) on Friday, 27th February 2026, officially certified its members in the Eastern Province during a well-attended ceremony in Kenema, marking another milestone in the association’s expansion and institutional consolidation since its establishment in 2022. The event brought together broadcasters, journalists, station managers, and media regulators…
The CEO of Orange Sierra Leone, Madam Aicha Toure, paid a courtesy visit on the Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Hon. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, to reaffirm the company’s steadfast commitment to driving digital connectivity and inclusive growth across the nation. During the meeting, the CEO reassured the Vice President of Orange’s continued…
