By: Alimatu Kargbo A wealthy couple accused of fleecing two Italian businessmen of US$210,000 in a sophisticated gold scam are desperately clutching at legal straws, arguing that prosecutors have “grossly insufficient” evidence to send them to trial. Admire Frances Bio Jalloh, 45, and her husband Dauda Jalloh, 42, years old also known as Alhaji Dausy,…
Chief Justice Kamanda Urged To Protect Complainant In recent times, Sierra Leone’s judiciary has embarked on a commendable journey of reform, aiming to restore public confidence, uphold the rule of law, and project an image of integrity both domestically and internationally. Under the leadership of Chief Justice Komba Kamanda, there have been notable strides addressing…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The ongoing preliminary investigation into the alleged US$210,000 gold fraud involving Admire Frances Bio Jalloh, 45, and her husband, Dauda Jalloh alias Alhaji Dausy, 42, has moved closer to a ruling after the defence indicated that the prosecution had failed to establish a case against the accused. The two accused are standing…
By: Alimatu Kargbo The ongoing preliminary investigation into the alleged US$210,000 gold fraud case involving Admire Frances Bio Jalloh, 45, and Dauda Jalloh alias Alhaji Dausy, 42, was on Monday adjourned after the driver attached to the complainants testified and was cross-examined before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1. The accused…
Magistrate Harold Commits Hassan Kalokoh to High Court By Mohamed Muckson Sesay (The One) August 3, 2026: The Magistrate Court Holden at Mile 91 has committed Hassan Kalokoh of Mile 91 Town to stand trial before the High Court in Moyamba after finding that the prosecution established a prima facie case against him in connection…
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….
