The issue of overcrowding in our detention facilities – cells and correctional centers – is not new. The country’s post-war history is replete with this malaise. It is the biggest challenge the Legal Aid Board has had to grapple with since its inception in May 2015. It comes as no surprise the priority of the Board...Read More
The Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, on Saturday February 26, 2022 at the Bintumani Hotel, Aberdeen in Freetown held an ‘International Music Evening’. The Evening which was graced by over seven different nations, including: Sierra Leone, China, Guinea, India, The Philippines, Turkey, Egypt etc. brought various acts – singing, dancing, etc. through which their...Read More
Magistrate Peter Gorgra of Pademba Road Court No.6 in Freetown has issued a bench warrant against George Koyama, a senior male staff at the Human Resources Department of the Ministry of Lands and Country Planning, after he failed to appear before him on Monday. The accused , George Koyama was dragged to Court for insulting and...Read More
The newly appointed Resident Minister for North-West Region, Alhaji Alpha Sahid Bakar Kanu has said on Monday that, he would not necessarily return to the All People’s Congress (APC) party because it seems like the party did not need him any longer. He made this statement while commenting on his appointment and plans while serving as Minister for the...Read More
A female high court judge in Freetown, Justice Manuela Harding has explained how she was beaten up, abused and humiliated by a bike rider Patrick Gospel Koroma at Hill Station in December 2021. An allegation the accused Patrick pleaded guilty to before Magistrate Isata Sellu Tucker of Pademba Road Court No.3 for which he was remanded...Read More
