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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Chief Executive Officer of Media Tech Company, Mr. Walid, has donated solar lights to the Sierra Leone Police Training School, enhancing visibility and safety within the facility, particularly during nighttime hours. The donation was formally handed over during a brief ceremony attended by senior police officials. Speaking at the event, Mr....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — March 3, 2026: The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has successfully convened a landmark roundtable discussion between the Government of Sierra Leone and the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC), aimed at easing political tensions and advancing electoral reforms. The meeting, held at the New Brookefields Hotel...Read More
