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Freetown, Sierra Leone: The Director General of the Sierra Leone Ports and Harbours Authority (SLPHA), Yankuba Askia Bio, has rolled out sweeping reforms aimed at easing congestion at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay in Cline Town, Freetown. Through robust monitoring exercises, improved container handling procedures, streamlined stacking systems, and enhanced coordination among terminal operators, the Authority...
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By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone – Dr. Richard Konteh, popularly known as D-Unifier, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Standard Bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC). He made the announcement during an interactive session with fifty-two APC Members of Parliament, delivering his message with clarity, confidence, and conviction....
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By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 5, 2026: Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has admitted video evidence in the ongoing trial of actress and activist Yabu Zainab Sheriff, who faces charges of incitement and threatening language. Prosecution witness Sheku Turay, a detective attached to the Cyber Crime Syndicate at CID Headquarters, testified...
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By Fatima Kpaka Kono, Sierra Leone – Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura of the High Court in Kono has sentenced Alusine Kemoh to 15 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of unlawful possession of drugs, specifically kush. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Kemoh faced a single count charge under Section 8(a) of...
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By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — A damning investigation into Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) has revealed widespread irregularities in the recruitment and appointment of academic staff, raising serious questions about integrity and accountability within the institution. The MMTU Investigation Report, commissioned after mounting allegations, found evidence of tampered score sheets, selective interview invitations, and...
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