By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN – Five individuals accused of conspiring to assassinate the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, Musayaroh Barrie, have been further remanded in custody following a court appearance on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. The accused—Albert Sheriff Soloku, Foday Turay, Musa Kamara, Augustine Rashid Kelfal Josiah, and Kadiatu Kamara—are facing...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh FREETOWN – Umar Kargbo, Manager of Saboath Construction General Merchandise, appeared once again before Magistrate Brima Jah Stevens at Pademba Road Court No.1 on Monday, June 23, 2025, to answer to 52 charges involving alleged embezzlement, cheque forgery, and uttering forged documents. Kargbo is charged with multiple offences, including Larceny by Servant,...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka ABUJA — Sierra Leone’s President, H.E. Julius Maada Bio, has been elected Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), following the conclusion of the 67th Ordinary Session held on June 22, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. President Bio succeeds Nigerian President...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh FREETOWN — The third prosecution witness in the ongoing theft case involving the LEOCEM Cement Factory, DPC 11213 Mohamed Kandeh of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Ross Road Police Station, on Monday, June 23, 2025, tendered a charge statement as evidence before Magistrate Augustine Brima Samura at the Pademba Road Court No....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN — In an inspiring reflection on courage and perseverance, 19-year-old musician Victoria Khan has opened up about her journey to recovery and renewed purpose following a major health setback that temporarily interrupted her blossoming musical career. Speaking to Premier News on Sunday, June 22, 2025, Victoria recounted her experience undergoing...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka FREETOWN — A major step toward addressing Sierra Leone’s growing addiction and mental health crisis was taken over the weekend with the launch of the ‘Centre of Addiction and Advocacy for Mental Wellbeing’. The ceremony, held at the Jane Dave Complex on Saturday, June 21, 2025, drew a diverse crowd of stakeholders,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu FREETOWN — Fresh questions have emerged over the eligibility of Aminata Bangura to contest for the presidency of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), as legal and ethical scrutiny intensifies ahead of the August 2, 2025 elective congress in Lungi. Despite being named among four cleared candidates by the SLFA Electoral...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN — In a powerful stride toward inclusivity and representation, 21-year-old fashion model and activist Daniella Boima Garrick will represent Sierra Leone at the inaugural Mr & Miss Albinism Africa 2025 pageant, scheduled to take place in Zimbabwe from June 23 to 28. The event forms part of the broader African...Read More
FREETOWN — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and compassion, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has extended emergency relief to over 500 individuals affected by recent fire incidents in three communities in Freetown—Kroo Bay, Blackhall Road, and Congo Town. The humanitarian effort, held under the banner of love and empathy, saw the distribution of essential...Read More
The Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, has called for the full inclusion of women in peace-building and governance, urging West African nations to transcend tokenism and position women at the core of decision-making. Speaking at the Conflict Prevention and Sustainable Peace Forum at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in...Read More
