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 Africa’s 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…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Fatamata Mansaray has appeared before Magistrate Julia Mary Gbloh at Pademba Road Court No. 5 in Freetown after being arrested for the alleged offence of child stealing. The accused was arrested on 21st February 2026 and charged with child stealing contrary to Section 56 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861….
Warm greetings to you, esteemed members of the All People’s Congress (APC). As our respected party continues its internal electoral process, the Dr. Ibrahim Bangura’s (DIB) Movement wishes to address the wider membership regarding the tone and conduct that should guide us during this important democratic exercise. The internal elections of our party should be…
NPRA Announces New Fuel Prices On March 6, 2026, the Sierra Leonean government, through the Ministry of Information and Civic Education and the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), issued a press release announcing a necessary adjustment in fuel prices. The price of petrol at the pump will rise from NLe28.50 to NLe32.00 per litre, reflecting…
