Minister Wurie Exposes Bias For Prof. Philip Kanu A Response to the Minister of Technical and Higher Education Recent statements attributed to Sierra Leone’s Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr Haja Ramatulai Wurie, concerning Professor Philip John Kanu, demand serious public scrutiny. If the Minister is alleging that Professor Kanu personally forged or altered…
State House, Freetown, Thursday, 10 September 2026 – His Excellency, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has called on Government and development partners to strengthen coordination, close critical financing gaps and accelerate implementation of national development programmes to deliver greater results for the people of Sierra Leone. Speaking at the Presidential Development Partners Committee (DEPAC) meeting…
Freetown, Sierra Leone— The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has formally commenced the 2026/2027 Judicial Year with a special Muslim prayer and thanksgiving service at the Freetown Central Mosque, bringing together the Hon. Chief Justice, Justice Komba Kamanda, judges, judicial officers and staff to seek divine guidance and blessings for the year ahead. The prayer service…
In a commendable act of community service and commitment to education, the Deputy Opposition Leader of Sierra Leone’s Parliament for Tonkolili District, Hon. Aaron Aruna Koroma, has donated an extensive array of learning materials to over 500 pupils across Constituency 048. This generous gesture aims to alleviate the educational challenges faced by vulnerable families in…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — 11 September 2026 By Staff Reporter Jagaban’s humanitarian healthcare interventions are reaching patients, health workers and communities across Sierra Leone, with his support extending from life-saving medical procedures and free healthcare to the rehabilitation of health facilities and the training of future medical professionals. APC flagbearer aspirant Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu…
The recent controversy surrounding the Sierra Leonean government’s handling of a US$76,000 solar project in Lungi has ignited a firestorm of concern and suspicion about transparency, accountability, and integrity within the country’s public financial management. As the nation prepares for the upcoming ECOWAS Summit, questions are being raised about whether public resources are being managed…
Monday/ 7th, September, 2026. The leadership of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), led by Director General, Chernor Mamoud Jalloh, and his Deputy, Mohamed Bangura, on Monday, 7th September 2026, engaged with the newly appointed Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Umaru Napoleon Koroma Esq., at the Ministry’s Headquarters in New England…
Chief Justice Kamanda Warns Against Traditional Gender Roles In Judicial Reasoning THE LEAD HOTEL, FREETOWN — 7 September 2026: The Honourable Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has called on African judiciaries to adopt stronger, gender-sensitive approaches to the interpretation and enforcement of women’s health and reproductive rights. Chief Justice Kamanda…
Police Sergeant Fredrick (full name withheld), a 29-year-old officer in Freetown, played the Mercury Daily Special Lotto draw on Tuesday, September 8 2026, and won a whopping Nle240,000 (Two Hundred and Forty Million Old Leones). Sergeant Fredrick, who said he has been a loyal Mercury International customer, playing both Lottery and Sports betting games, became…
In recent years, Sierra Leone’s Port of Freetown has undergone a remarkable transformation, positioning itself as a more efficient, competitive, and modern maritime gateway for international trade. This significant progress is largely attributable to the exemplary leadership of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), a dedicated Board and management team committed to strategic…
