By George M.O. Williams Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a groundbreaking appointment, Madam Susan Baby Koker has been named the first female Deputy Director General of the Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS). During a heartfelt thanksgiving service at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Wilberforce on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Koker dedicated her new role to...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Former Sierra Leone International and renowned footballer, Mohamed Kallon, has been recommended by the appointment committee of the Sierra Leone Football Association to take on the role of head coach for the Sierra Leone senior male football national team, Leone Stars. This recommendation follows the resignation of Amidu Karim and his...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Revenue Authority (NRA), through its Domestic Tax Department (DTD), hosted a workshop on Monday, February 3, 2025, at The View Restaurant, Freetown City Hall. The aim was to educate and sensitize taxpayers on the key changes introduced in the Finance Act 2025 and promote compliance...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Frank John Langba, 19, was sent to the High Court for further trial by Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 on Monday, February 3, 2025, for alleged burglary and larceny. Langba faces charges of burglary and larceny contrary to sections 25 (1) and 13 (a)...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Solicitors of the High Court of Sierra Leone and legal consultants from Premiere Chambers have issued a formal legal notice to Mohamed Kamarainba Mansaray, currently residing in the United States, over defamatory statements he allegedly made in an audio recording published on February 2, 2025. The legal team, consisting of Patrick...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Businessman Musa Koroma testified yesterday before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court against three accused persons in a case involving the alleged theft of $7,000 from the home of Kai Kamara. The accused, Abubakarr Turay who is Kamara’s caretaker, his wife Fatmata Bangura, and their daughter Kadiatu...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Kabala, Sierra Leone – In a significant development for community broadcasting in northern Sierra Leone, Radio Bintumani in Kabala has received a 1,000-watt transmitter, a 1,500-watt output meter, and four new studio microphones, thanks to the generous support of an Italian organization dedicated to strengthening independent media in the country. In...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a remarkable show of support for Sierra Leone’s artistic community, several government officials have praised the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) for its significant contributions to the country’s cultural heritage and the nurturing of young talents. During a special ceremony at BAMPA’s premises...Read More
By Sallieu S, Kanu On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Fourah Bay community celebrated a significant milestone as Ady Macauley, a prominent legal expert and APC 2028 flagbearer hopeful, generously donated 200 bags of cement towards the expansion of the Jamiul Atiq Mosque. The occasion drew widespread appreciation from religious leaders, community elders, and government...Read More
By: Aaron Bundu Lahai – Head of Media & Public Relations Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Sierra Leone’s Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, launched the construction of an extended four-story Jamiul Atiq Mosque on Davies Street in the Fourah Bay Community. In his address, Vice President Jalloh reflected on his...Read More
