By Fatima Kpaka Freetown – On Monday 7, 2025, Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No. 2 ordered the remand of Ebuden Chukwu Augustine Essay, a Nigerian, for allegedly defrauding one Destiny Mentor Nwaokoro of $48,000 in a fraudulent gold transaction. According to Inspector Ibrahim Bangura, the first prosecution witness led in evidence by...Read More
By Alimamy Lahai Kamara Freetown – The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) has made significant strides in implementing the recommendations outlined in the Tripartite Report and Unity Agreement. Coordinator Ngolo Katta briefed Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay on Thursday at his Guma Building office, highlighting progress and ongoing activities. Progress on Reviews...Read More
By George M.O Williams Lungi, Port Loko District – April 7, 2025: In a major stride toward enhancing food security and agricultural self-sufficiency in Sierra Leone, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed a landmark investment agreement with Pee Cee Holding Ltd (PCH), one of the country’s leading...Read More
By: Dr. Yakama Manty Jones (nee Mara) Every year, an increasing number of African businesses receive funding, training, and support. But few become the engines of structural transformation the continent needs. Despite the momentum behind private sector development (PSD) across Africa, as a cornerstone for sustainable and inclusive growth, the metrics that dominate—the number of...Read More
By George M. O. Williams Freetown, April 4, 2025 – In celebration of World Health Week, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided Sierra Leone with state-of-the-art medical equipment and logistics worth approximately $380,000. The official handover ceremony took place at the Youyi Building in Freetown. The donation, financed through the Global Fund, includes two...Read More
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone has initiated an investigation into Thomas Daddy Brima, President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), over allegations of embezzling $720,000 intended for football development. The probe also involves SLFA’s acting secretary general, Benson Bawoh, and chief finance officer, Ibrahim Bah. ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala announced on...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leonean musician Seydu Jalloh has announced that he is working on his much-anticipated album, I Pray, which he revealed will be released soon. The album draws inspiration from the socio-economic challenges facing Sierra Leone and the world, aiming to deliver a poignant message of hope, resilience, and unity. Speaking to...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka On Thursday, April 3, 2025, Abu Bakarr Kamara, the Provincial Secretary of Bumpe Gao Chiefdom, testified before Justice Alfred Tommy Ganda regarding the procedures for conducting chieftaincy elections in the chiefdom. The case, brought by petitioner Sakpa Jibao Gbekpa, challenges the legitimacy of Alfred Sovula Gbandoma’s election as paramount chief. The respondents...Read More
NCRA Reviews Strategic Plan By Sallieu S. Kanu On April 2, 2025, the National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) initiated a two-day internal review of its 2019–2024 Strategic Plan at the Sierra Palms Resort. This introspective exercise, supported by the World Bank/Global Financing Facility (GFF) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), marks a significant...Read More
By Ngozi Egenuka A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, remanded a Sierra Leone national, Ahmed Shaw, over alleged non-declaration of $90,000 to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). Justice Deinde Dipeolu remanded Shaw in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The one-count...Read More
