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, Forgery,...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 H.E....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. 8....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 emergency...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, including...Read More