Health Ministry & Partners Promote Blood Pressure Awareness PRESS RELEASE Ministry of Health, PATH and Sanofi’s Global Health Unit commemorate World Hypertension Day World Hypertension day was initiated in the year 2005 by the World Hypertension League (WHL) to increase awareness for Hypertension. Globally, May 17th is the day to commemorate this event and the…
20th February 2026 PRESS RELEASE Maccem Cement Company abysmally contravenes various labour law issues, human rights abuse, tax frauds and most importantly, environmental pollution with impunity Following series of complaints within and outside of the workforce and the community at large, concerns regarding the environmental pollution, health insurance of high risked staff and the allege…
On Wednesday February 25, 2026In Freetown, leading flagbearer aspirant for the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, shed light on the recent cross-border incidents involving the Guinean military and personnel from the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) in Kaliyereh Village, Falaba, including confrontations in the contested area of Yenga. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura…
A CALL FOR UNITY, STRATEGIC AND PEACEFUL RESOLUTION OF BORDER DISPUTE Freetown -25th February, 2026 I am deeply concerned about the recent cross-border incidents involving the Guinean military and personnel of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) in Falaba, including developments in Yenga. Reports of confrontations and the capture of Sierra Leonean military…
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Friday, 13th February 2026In a developing story that has raised serious concerns within the political landscape of Sierra Leone, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, a flagbearer aspirant for the All Peoples Congress (APC), has publicly expressed his alarm over the detention of Lansana Dumbuya, the party’s National Secretary General. Dumbuya was remanded to…
Heirs Holdings Appoints Two New Non-Executive Directors Leading pan-African investment company, Heirs Holdings, has announced the appointment of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi as Non-Executive Directors. The new directors bring extensive expertise in finance, energy, governance, and global markets, and their appointments demonstrate Heirs Holdings’ ongoing commitment to strong corporate governance. Sola Yomi-Ajayi has over…
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has put into effect new regulations aimed at protecting whistleblowers and witnesses who report corruption or provide evidence in corruption cases. The Whistleblower and Witness Protection Regulations, 2025, made under the Anti-Corruption Act, set out clear procedures for individuals who face threats, intimidation, or retaliation because they disclosed information in the…
Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE has strongly challenged the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) over the suspension of the Freetown City Council (FCC) Finance Officer, describing the action as unlawful, procedurally flawed, and disruptive to year-end financial operations. In a letter dated 5 January 2026 and addressed to the Acting Commissioner of the LGSC, the…
