Freetown, Sierra Leone — Ibrahim Samura, a bike rider, was remanded to the male correctional facility on Thursday, September 19, 2024, after he had been formally arraigned before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 and charged him with the alleged murder of fellow cyclist Alfred Jusu. Samura faces a charge of murder under the...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura New Life Movie, a prominent film production company in Sierra Leone, has debuted its latest film, Fatima, aimed at supporting the government’s initiatives for girl child education, combating early marriage, and addressing gender-based violence. These issues significantly impact the progress of young girls in the country. Lamin Jalloh, known as Lamtec, the...Read More
Ombudsman Urges Chiefs to Uphold Justice By Sallieu S. Kanu Moyamba, September 14, 2024 – In his campaign to promote and strengthen administrative justice, accountability, and good governance in Sierra Leone, the Ombudsman has called on Paramount Chiefs in the Southern Region to uphold justice, accountability and good governance. Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq. made this...Read More
Sierra Leone Makeup Artist Yei Yongai Breaks Guinness World Record By Ibrahim S. Bangura Mary Yei Yongai, a renowned Sierra Leonean makeup artist from Freetown, has achieved global recognition by breaking the Guinness World Record for the “Most Cosmetic Makeovers by One Artist in 24 Hours.” Yongai made history by applying makeup on 111 individuals, surpassing...Read More
Freetown Filmmaking Awards Celebrate Sierra Leone’s Rising Stars By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Sept. 15, 2024 – The vibrant heart of Sierra Leone’s capital came alive on Sunday as ‘Uniting Through the Lens’, a key organization in the nation’s filmmaking scene, hosted its inaugural awards festival at Freetown’s City Hall. The event, which aimed to honor...Read More
