By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone has witnessed a sharp increase in fire incidents in 2025, with 201 outbreaks recorded nationwide between January and March,. These incidents resulted in 31 fatalities across 13 fires. Chief Fire Officer Nazir Kamanda Bongay told a regular news conference in Freetown on Tuesday that the Western Region reported the...Read More
Corruption at the University of Sierra Leone has been exposed and defeated, following a damning investigative report that revealed major procedural breaches and financial improprieties. The findings have sent shockwaves through the academic community, prompting a retaliatory smear campaign against the Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Dr. Ramatulai Wurie. Dr. Wurie, a distinguished academic...Read More
Fatima Kpaka The Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Energy has engaged the Ministry of Energy in an intensive session to examine the partial concession plans for the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Discussions focused on transparency, efficiency, and the potential impact on the public. Deputy Chairman of the committee, Hon. Charles Abdulai, clarified the distinction...Read More
The Project Fiduciary Management Unit (PFMU) is a unit within the Ministry of Finance, which is charged with the responsibility for managing fiduciary—procurement and accounting activities of select donor projects funded by the World Bank, the African Development Bank, BADEA and others. The institution is staffed with professionals including accountants, many of which are chartered,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Ibrahim Idrissa Fornah, a sales agent at Excel BioLife Limited, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No.2 on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, for a fraud case involving over NLe 460,000. Fornah is facing two charges: fraudulent embezzlement under Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act of 1916, and money laundering...Read More
Reliable sources within the Accountant General’s Department have disclosed that a significant backlog of payment vouchers for contractors and suppliers remains unprocessed. Reports indicate that these documents have been accumulating on office shelves, while the Ministry of Finance continues to withhold payment authorizations. Among those affected are contractors responsible for supplying rice to the Republic...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura London Fashion Week, a global hub of style and innovation, has once again captivated the world, showcasing the creativity of 112 designers and brands over five days of runway presentations. Among the fashion powerhouses like Burberry, Erdem, Paul Costelloe, and Harris Reed, one name making waves is Foday Dumbuya, a Sierra...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Makeni, Sierra Leone – Rising cultural artist Princess Kandeh has successfully launched her much-anticipated album, Ba Mi Laneh, in a spectacular event held on April 12, 2025, at the RC Primary School in the Masongbo community. Organized in collaboration with Masongbo Youth, the launch turned into a vibrant celebration of Sierra...Read More
Abu Bakarr Kanu Oko Environmental Holding Limited, a tree plantation and forestry investment company, continues to expand its operations in Sierra Leone, contributing to environmental sustainability and economic development. Established in 2022, the company has accelerated its reforestation and climate resilience initiatives across five chiefdoms in Port Loko District: Bakeh Loko, Bureh, Kasseh, Tainkatopie, Makama,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Magbenteh, Sierra Leone – Rafael Kamara, Program Officer at the Polio Development Organization (PDO), has called on the Sierra Leonean government to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities beyond political seasons and implement sustainable support systems. Speaking to Premier News on April 13, 2025, Kamara highlighted the persistent struggles faced...Read More
