| By AFP Dutch prosecutors said Monday they were seeking to confiscate a record 221 million euros ($253 million) from one of Europe’s most notorious drug barons, thought to be hiding in Sierra Leone. The illegal assets amassed by Jos Leijdekkers, also known as “Bolle Jos” or “Chubby Jos”, were proceeds from cocaine trafficking, as well as...Read More
On the evening of Friday, May 30, 2025, the Sierra Palms Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown, was transformed into a vibrant concert venue as the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA) hosted its highly anticipated Jazz Evening. This event was more than just a musical performance; it was an immersive celebration of rhythm, harmony,...Read More
On Friday, May 30, 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined the Paediatric Association of Sierra Leone (PASL) in commemorating the Association’s first anniversary at the New Brookfields Hotel in western Freetown. The event highlighted PASL’s unwavering commitment to promoting child health in Sierra Leone. Themed “Breaking the Cycle: Ending Childhood Malnutrition in Sierra...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a male-dominated field where few women dare to venture, Fatimata Binta Barrie is defying the odds as a trombonist, challenging societal expectations and paving the way for female instrumentalists in Sierra Leone. Speaking to Premier News on May 29, 2025, Barrie shared her struggles and triumphs...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, June 2, 2025 – Abdul Sesay, a 46-year-old welder, has made another court appearance before Magistrate Mamakoh Saio Kallon at Pademba Road Court No. 3 in Freetown. He faces one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, contrary to Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act of 1861. Incident...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Monday, June 2, 2025 – Following the tragic building collapse at Pentagon, Off Regent Road in Freetown, and the efforts to rescue those believed to be trapped, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) confirms that at approximately 1:00 AM this morning, the bodies of the contractor and one of his...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, June 2025 – The Sierra Leone national women’s football team has secured a historic 1-0 victory over Senegal, clinching the WAFU Women’s Championship title for the first time. The hard-fought triumph marks a monumental achievement for the nation, symbolizing strength, resilience, and unwavering belief in Sierra Leonean football. A Victory...Read More
Story by Subhrajit Roy Sierra Leone Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has extended strong support for India in its fight against terrorism and assured to raise the issue at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Jalloh also assured that his country will use the United Nations Security Council and its position in the African Union to raise the...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Koya Chiefdom, Sierra Leone – June 2025 – As Sierra Leone continues expanding its infrastructure and economic development, Odhav Multi Industries (SL) Limited is a leader in transforming the nation’s construction sector. Located near the Songo Toll Gate in Koya Chiefdom, Odhav operates Sierra Leone’s first fully automated steel manufacturing plant,...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, June 2, 2025 – Santigie Kamara, an Operational Support Division (OSD) officer, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 in Freetown on charges of murder. The case, involving the killing of Francis Amara Kanneh, falls under Section 1 of the Offences Against the Person Act of...Read More
