By Ibrahim S.Bangura On Monday February 12, 2024, His Excellency, President Brig. (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio, appointed Alhaji Amadu Bah, popularly known as LAJ, a renowned local rapper, as Peace Ambassador to foster peace in Sierra Leone and peace-related matters abroad. The appointment came few months after the rapper received a Presidential pardon which ensured...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh A 33-year-old man, Samuel Thullah who identified himself as a Civil Servant employed at the Ministry of Works, is presently being investigated by Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 on an alleged case of fraud.The accused is charged with the offense of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses.According to the particulars...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker In form Port Authority failed to secure their fourth win in a row in the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League after a dramatic comeback by resilient Real Republicans in a 2-2 draw at the Trade Centre playing field. The host took the lead by Musa N Kamara in the 20th minute...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana The Minister of Works and Public Assets said on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, that the Wellington/Masiaka tollgate fees will increase by March 1, 2024. Dr. Denis Sandy made this disclosure during a regular government press conference in Freetown. For some stations, there will be more than 150 percent increasement in fees....Read More
The Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL), Mrs. Patricia Narsu Ndanema on Monday, February 12, 2024, delivered a public lecture on fundamental human rights to approximately 500 National Youth Service Corps at the Peace Mission Training Center at Hastings in Freetown. She expressed gratitude to the management of NYSC for inviting...Read More
The Sierra Leone National Under-20 Football Team (Shooting Stars) has kicked off its preparations for the upcoming U20 Zonal Tournament, slated to take place in Monrovia, Liberia. The team officially commenced training today, assembling a formidable 26-man squad eager to showcase their talent on the regional stage. Scheduled from Saturday the 17th to Sunday the...Read More
Geneva, Switzerland, February 13, 2024 -Deputy Minister of Health 1, Professor Dr. Charles Senessie has highlighted Sierra Leone’s significant progress in combating communicable and non-communicable diseases during the ongoing Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR) at the World Health Organisation headquarters in Geneva. The meeting, spanning from February 13 to February 14, focuses on fostering...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Einoh Sesay, a driver, was on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 sent to prison by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No 2 for allegedly killing Alpha Kabbay Rogers while driving. The accused who made his first appearance was arraigned on two counts of manslaughter contrary to law and careless and inconsiderate...Read More
Tourism Minister Encourages locals to focus on rebranding By: SOCIALIST THULLAH The Minister of Tourism Madam Nabeela Tunis has on Monday February 12, 2024 during a program marking the finish line of the 2024 Budapest-Bamako rally encourage locals to focus on rebranding the Tourism Sector for the good image of Sierra Leone. The Budapest-Bamako-Freetown...Read More
