By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the court-martial of seven military personnel concluded with one acquittal and six severe sentences. The seventh accused, Sergeant Baimba Bangura, was acquitted and discharged by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba and the board on five counts, including committing a civil offense and mutiny. Acquittal...Read More
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday 12 February 2025 – Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has met with the leadership of Elcome International LLC to discuss proposals for expanding internet access across the country as part of the government’s digital transformation efforts. Chief Minister Dr. Sengeh, who also serves as Sierra Leone’s Chief...Read More
Freetown. 13 February 2025: The Sierra Leone Broadcasters’ Association (SiLBA) joins the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), the Government of Sierra Leone, other local partners, and the global community to celebrate this day. The global theme of this year’s World Radio Day celebration, ‘Radio and Climate Change’ addresses climate change and its negative impacts...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Mohamed Kabba appeared before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No. 1, facing two counts of possession and sale of prohibited drugs. The charges were brought under the National Drug Control Act of 2008 following the discovery of 50.5 grams of ‘kush’ in his possession at...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Monday February 10, 2025 – Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, the Chairman of the Energy Governance Coordination Group and Energy Sector Lead, recently conducted an inspection tour of the Kingtom and Blackhall Road power stations. This visit aimed to assess the conditions of the thermal plants, which are undergoing major government-funded repairs,...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, February 12, 2025 – Mohamed Barrie’s late goal clinched Kamboi Eagles’ first Premier League win of the season, defeating Freetonians SLIFA 3-2 in an intense match in the ongoing Leone Rock Premier League. Kwami John opened the scoring for the Eagles, but Issa Kargbo quickly leveled for SLIFA. Barrie then...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Major Patrick Abu Ordende Sesay and Corporal Mohamed Koroma were sentenced to 75 years in prison each by Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba after being found guilty on charges including mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny, and desertion. The verdicts were handed down by the president and members of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the Choithram International Foundation awarded scholarship grants to 282 students from various schools across the country. The recipients included pupils from primary schools, as well as junior and senior secondary schools. Harish Agnani, the Financial Controller of Choithram Group, disclosed that the scholarship program was initiated...Read More
Rokontha Village, Yoni Mabantha Chiefdom – In a heartwarming ceremony held on Monday, 10th February 2025, the Supreme Islamic Council (SIC) Community Primary School in Rokontha Village officially opened its newly constructed four-classroom building, complete with an office. The project, funded by the Westend Baptist Church in Nova Scotia, Canada, also includes additional facilities such...Read More
By George M.O. Williams Monrovia, Liberia – Sierra Leone’s President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been awarded the “Distinguished Service Order” by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, in recognition of his long-term military prowess and statesmanship in the region. The prestigious award ceremony took place on Tuesday, February...Read More
