By The Consortium DIB Media Gurus Dr. Ibrahim Bangura (DIB), the leading flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC), has once again demonstrated why many Sierra Leoneans believe he is the right leader to guide the country toward a brighter future. On Saturday, 27th June, Dr. Bangura took his Heal, Unite, and Build message…
In Sierra Leone, the announcement of a recent reduction in fuel prices—petrol dropping from NLe35 to NLe33 per litre and diesel from NLe40 to NLe35—was met with widespread approval. For motorists, taxi drivers, commercial transport operators, traders, and ordinary citizens, this was a significant relief amid the rising cost of living and economic uncertainties. Yet,…
Is It Driven By Personal Vendetta? The ongoing crisis at the University of Sierra Leone (USL) has captured national attention, prompting debates that span administrative, financial, and governance issues. While much of the discourse has centered on funding shortages, leadership disputes, and policy disagreements, recent revelations from documentary evidence—specifically Evidence 4A and Evidence 5—shed light…
Let the Bios Breathe – Citizens Demand By The Patriot In recent years, Sierra Leone’s social media landscape has become a battleground of relentless criticism, unfounded allegations, and often malicious campaigns targeting prominent individuals. Among those most frequently targeted is the Bio family, a name that has, unfortunately, become almost synonymous with controversy in the…
Magistrate Fornah Slams 12 Months Jail Term On 2 Youths By: Alimatu Kargbo Two young men, Abdul Rahman Cole, a 21-year-old painter, and Santigie Kanu, an 18-year-old labourer, have been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment by Magistrate John Manso Fornah of Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown after pleading guilty to charges of conspiracy…
By: Alimatu Kargbo Sahid Kargbo, a student, has been sent to the male correctional facility in Freetown by Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah of Pademba Road Court No1 on three count charges, to wit: Conspiracy to defraud contrary to law, Forgery contrary to section 4 (1) Forgery Act of 1913 and Uttering forged document contrary to…
By Karamoh Kabba The Sierra Leone YPLS Africa Cohort‑13 Delegates paid a courtesy visit to the residence of the DIB Movement Leader, Dr. Ibrahim Bangura, for a brief but meaningful Award Presentation Ceremony in recognition of his outstanding contribution to youth leadership and civic engagement. The delegation formally presented the award recently conferred on Dr….
The Women Environmental Programme Sierra Leone (WEP-SL) has continued its advocacy against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) by engaging youths, teenage girls, traditional leaders, women groups and other stakeholders in the Kolley Town and Kroo Bay communities respectively, in Freetown. The community sensitization programme, held on Saturday, 20th June 2026, forms part of WEP-SL’s ongoing…
Freetown Mayor Champions Role Of Cities In Delivering Solutions By John Baimba Sesay Senior Comms Manager, C40 Freetown Office This week, Freetown Mayor and C40 Cities Global Co-Chair, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE, participated in London Climate Action Week 2026, championing the vital role of cities in delivering climate solutions. Key engagements included a closed-door roundtable with…
