By Ibrahim S. Bangura The vibrant heart of Freetown’s artistic soul, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts (BAMPA), is poised to ignite the stage with “Small Giant,” a transformative contemporary dance theatre production. Taking place on the 13th and 14th of March 2025 at the Logie Wright Auditorium, this landmark event, meticulously crafted...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — For decades, music has served as a profound tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, and social change in Sierra Leone. From the golden days of weekend gumbe dances to the influence of renowned West African musicians, the country’s rich musical history has shaped generations. One individual deeply connected...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, Sierra Leone — The National Revenue Authority (NRA) announced on Tuesday that it has identified and commenced the implementation of twenty-one corrective measures aimed at closing revenue leakages and enhancing the integrity of revenue administration. This initiative seeks to improve revenue collection to fund the government’s development and security...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Kambia, Sierra Leone — In a recent High Court Criminal Session in Kambia, Honourable Justice Mohamed Bawoh convicted eight individuals on various charges while discharging three others. The session is part of the judiciary’s efforts to make justice more accessible by deploying judges to regions without resident judges. Justice Bawoh is presiding...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone — In a landmark decision on Wednesday, March 4, 2025, Appeal Court Judge Tonia Barnett discharged Hawa Madina Hunt, who had been brought to court on charges of cybercrime against First Lady Fatima Bio and President Julius Maada Bio. Judge Barnett also ordered that Hunt’s Canadian and Sierra Leonean...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone — Indigenous music has long been a cornerstone of unity, identity, and cultural preservation in Sierra Leone. However, with the rise of contemporary music, traditional musical forms are at risk of being overshadowed, raising concerns about the potential loss of cultural heritage. In an exclusive interview with Premier...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka On Monday, March 3, 2025, Police Inspector Abubakarr Kargbo presented the voluntary caution statements of the first accused, Alie Badara Kanu, before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens. Kanu, along with the second accused, Thaimu Bangura, is alleged to have conspired with others to overthrow the government of Sierra Leone. State counsel Yusuf...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Musa Turay, a former teacher, has been remanded in prison by Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens of the Sexual Offences Court No. 7 on Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown. Turay faces two charges: sexual penetration of a child contrary to Section 19 of the Sexual Offences Act 2012 (as amended by the 2019...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Ibrahim Idrissa Fornah, a sales agent, was remanded on Monday, March 3, 2025, by Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 for allegedly stealing over Le460,709 from Excell Biolife SL Ltd. Fornah made his first appearance and faced two charges: embezzlement under Section 17 (1) (a) of the Larceny Act 1916,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio met with the Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. This meeting, held ahead of President Bio’s visit to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Nigeria, focused on strengthening the partnership between Sierra Leone and Nigeria. The discussions...Read More
