Economist, Prince Jacob Macauley, has announced plans to release a groundbreaking National Integrity Scorecard that will assess the performance, transparency, and accountability of government Ministries across Sierra Leone. The initiative follows months of independent surveys and citizen consultations conducted in several districts across the country. According to Macauley, the project gathered responses from hundreds of…
The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) plays a vital role in regulating the petroleum sector in Sierra Leone. One of its key responsibilities is monitoring illegal gas stations and ensuring that petroleum products are safely stored, distributed, and sold through licensed outlets. Illegal fuel stations are a growing concern, because they operate without proper licensing,…
The National Secretariat of the All People’s Congress (APC) has announced that the party will withdraw from all engagements with the Government, citing concerns over the lack of progress in implementing the Tripartite Committee recommendations. This was contained in a public notice issued on 12th March 2026 following two high-level consultative meetings held at the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The Deputy Minister of Information and Civic Education, Bockarie Abdel-Aziz Bawoh, has updated the public on key decisions taken during the Cabinet meeting held on 4th March 2026, highlighting several agreements and development projects approved by government. Speaking during the weekly government press conference at the Miatta Conference Centre, Deputy Minister Bawoh…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The alleged incitement case involving Zainab Sheriff continued before Principal Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No.1, where the prosecution presented digital evidence and later closed its case. Sheriff made her fourth appearance in court and is facing charges of incitement and threatening language contrary to Section 30(1) of the…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Forty years old Lamin Dabor, a sierra Leone travel consultant based in UAE, has been sent to Pademba Road prison by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No.2 on nine count charged: one count of conspiracy and eight ranging from Obtaining Money by false pretense contrary to Section 32 (1)…
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…
