By: Augustine Koroma Journalist and Communications Practitioner The recent High Court judgment against Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) is more than a legal victory for Lawyer and Lecturer Amadu Alusine Kpaka. It is a significant affirmation of the rule of law, justice, and accountability in Sierra Leone. In its judgment, the…
By Alimatu Kargbo Four accused persons have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on four counts of conspiracy, store breaking and larceny, and receiving stolen goods. The accused are: 27-year-old unemployed, Mohamed Kargbo, alias Bowl Pan; 44-year-old labourer, Abdul Kargbo, alias Chicken; apprentice, Albert Harding, alias…
By Alimatu Kargbo A 38-year-old man, Andrew Kargbo, has appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on a charge of fraudulent conversion involving US$9,114 from the sale of a vehicle. Kargbo is charged with one count of Fraudulent Conversion, contrary to Section 20(1)(iv)(a) of the Larceny Act,…
Citizens Demand Restoration Of Status & Confiscated Properties In recent times, the political and economic landscape of Sierra Leone has been marred by allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and abuse of office involving high-ranking officials of the National Revenue Authority (NRA). Among the prominent figures caught in this web of suspicion is Abu Kamara, a former…
High Court Orders EBKUST To Reinstate A.A. Kpaka Esq & Pay All Arrears By Chief Thomoh Kapen Legal practitioner and lecturer, Amadu Alusine Kpaka Esq., has won a landmark legal battle against the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST), after the High Court declared the suspension of his salary and benefits unlawful….
By Alima Kargbo Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 has admitted a video recording into evidence in the ongoing trial of businessman Mohamed Nicol, who is accused of obtaining Le311,000 by false pretences in an alleged Canadian visa scam. Nicol, 41 years old, is facing one count of obtaining money…
By Alima Kargbo A businessman has testified before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown in the ongoing larceny case involving the alleged theft of his Infiniti Jeep. The accused, Amadu Jalloh, is facing one count of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. According…
By Alima Kargbo Four women have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown on multiple charges, including wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The accused persons, Memunatu Turay, Mariama Silah alias “Ya Marie,” Aminata Silah, and Adama Silah, are facing eight counts, including wounding and assault…
By: Alimatu Kargbo A 23-year-old unemployed man, Alpha Umaru of No. 1 Kroo Bay, Freetown, has appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 on allegations of stealing and damaging government property belonging to the Ministry of Finance. Umaru is facing two charges of larceny, contrary to Section 2 of…
Magistrate Fornah Orders Complainant To Appear In Court By: Alimatu Kargbo Three men have appeared before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 in Freetown to answer allegations of malicious damage to property at Hill Station. The accused are Joseph Bunduka, alias Maada, a technician of Fadika Drive, Hill Station; Ibrahim…
