In the heart of Sierra Leone’s bustling rural communities, a new paradigm of leadership and development is taking shape—one that emphasizes active participation, community engagement, and sustainable investment in agriculture. At the forefront of this movement is Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, whose recent direct involvement in the rice harvest in…
MMTU Chancellor Displays Disrespect For University Act 2021 Developments at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) have ignited a heated debate over governance, legality, and respect for institutional authority within Sierra Leone’s higher education sector. At the center of this controversy is the conduct of the university’s Chancellor, Ing Mohamed A Jalloh, whose actions appear to…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Three people accused of publicly insulting a couple at Regent Road in Freetown have continued to face prosecution evidence, with a prosecution witness telling the court about a heated confrontation that allegedly involved abusive language and threats. Yainkain Kargbo, a petty trader, Kadiatu Kabia and Lansana Bakarr, all Sierra Leoneans, were arrested…
Magistrate Sends Two Drivers On Remand By: Alimatu Kargbo Two drivers, Alie Kamara and Abubakarr Koroma, have been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on two counts. The two face charges of Conspiracy to Commit a Felony contrary to law, and Larceny…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Thirty-four-year-old Maurice Jenner Mohamed Seisay and thirty-five-year-old John Mans, both barristers, are standing trial before Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on two counts of conspiracy to defraud and obtaining property by false pretences, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Larceny Act 1916. According to the particulars of…
By Ibrahim Alieu Kanu A President who intends to superintend over the affairs of a nation like Sierra Leone must have three things: strong leadership, unshakable integrity, and a clear vision. These are the traits that guide a nation through prosperity and through crisis. Dr. Ibrahim Bangura embodies all three. In both his private and…
Freetown, Sierra Leone — The Citizens Advocacy Network (CAN), a prominent civil society organisation, has formally informed the Sierra Leone Police of its intention to hold a peaceful protest and procession on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The demonstration aims to express public concern over alleged constitutional violations related to the ongoing process of amending the…
The issue of granting bail in serious criminal cases often sparks intense public debate. On the surface, it may seem counterintuitive to allow individuals accused of grave offenses temporary freedom while awaiting trial. However, a closer examination reveals that bail is not a declaration of innocence, but a legal mechanism grounded in fundamental principles of…
Dr Ibrahim Bangura Calls For Withholding Of Presidential Assent August 14, 2026 Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, Leader of the DIB Movement and Flagbearer Aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC), has called on President Julius Maada Bio to withhold assent to the recently passed constitutional amendment bill pending the Supreme Court’s interpretation of constitutional questions arising…
MMTU Chancellor Undermines President Bio’s Education Agenda Barely two months after Parliament intervened in the leadership crisis at Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) and called for the reinstatement of Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Philip John Kanu, Chancellor, Ing. Mohammed A. Jalloh, has issued another unilateral letter directing him to cease holding office. The Chancellor’s letter,…
