By: Alimatu Jalloh The presiding Magistrate at the Pademba Road Court No. 2, Magistrate Santigie Bangura, has ruled that both the 5th and 6th accused persons will remain in the trial. This decision came after defense counsel Sidiki Kamara requested their discharge due to a lack of evidence linking them to the alleged crimes. Kamara...Read More
By: Alimatu Jalloh The systems and Data Analyst at the Cyber Crime Unit at the Criminal Investigation Department, Detective Sergeant 6890 Lebbie Sahr Fofay, has on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, tendered evidence before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No. 1 following the gang-related death of one James Conteh. Led in evidence by ASP...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Tuesday, February 4, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh lauded the proposed Fiscal Decentralization Policy, describing it as a vital tool for empowering Local Councils to drive development and service delivery at the local level. Speaking at the New Brookfields Hotel, Dr. Jalloh emphasized that the policy provides additional authority...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Lawyer M.S. Koroma, one of the defense counsels for Patricia Laverley, informed Magistrate Bangura of his renewed application at the High Court for a three-month extension of his client’s medical leave. Laverley, currently undergoing medical treatment in Ghana, requires additional time for her...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – High Court Judge, Honourable Justice Alfred T. Ganda, has concluded the opening session of the January 2025 High Court Criminal Calendar with 10 convictions out of 21 criminal cases. This session, known as the “Call Over,” allows the Presiding Judge to take pleas from all accused persons committed...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Over the past eight months, more than 100 cattle have been killed and stolen from a single herder in Makari Chiefdom, Bombali District. M.S. Jalloh, a distressed herder, revealed to Premier News that they lose two to three cattle every week to thieves in the community. If this trend continues, they fear...Read More
By Abdul Samba Brima Freetown, Sierra Leone: February 14, 2025 – The 11-year civil war in Sierra Leone reached its zenith in Kono district, a diamond-rich region that witnessed untold suffering and devastation. The elderly, women, and children bore the brunt of the conflict’s burden. Alongside the tragic death toll, job opportunities and access to...Read More
By John Baimba Sesay This week, Freetown is abuzz with activity as it hosts a significant event addressing climate change and urban heat. Under the leadership of Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, the city is convening climate advocates and regional mayors to delve into the growing impact of climate change and extreme heat on urban areas. Climate...Read More
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has called on schools to comply with the registration processes laid out by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Speaking during the weekly government press briefing on Tuesday, Minister Sackey outlined the necessary steps for registering students...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Mokamba, Sierra Leone – In the heart of rural Sierra Leone, the traditional art of salt processing remains an essential livelihood for many residents of Mokamba, a village on the outskirts of Mile 14. This ancient method, passed down through generations, is a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the...Read More
