By Ibrahim S. Bangura Oxon Hill, Maryland (24 February 2025) – Neneh Ada Koroma, popularly known as QueenNak, a Sierra Leonean Hollywood Afrobeat artist, humanitarian, and cultural ambassador, is set to headline the 4th Annual Sierra Leone Independence Masquerade Ball Festival. This vibrant celebration of Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage aims to unite the diaspora and global influencers. The much-anticipated event will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Oxon...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Moyamba, Sierra Leone (22 February 2025) – The Sierra Leone Seed Certification Agency (SLeSCA) has concluded a three-day training program on rice field inspection protocols and the seed certification process in Moyamba. Held from 20 to 22 February 2025, the training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the rice seed certification process and improve the quality of rice seeds distributed to farmers nationwide. Fifty participants, including...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone (24 February 2025) – Police Sergeant 9715 August Robert has tendered the statement of Mohamed Kargbo before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2. Kargbo is accused of stealing over NLe 55,000 from the Royal Ark Foreign Exchange Bureau. Mohamed Kargbo, a 27-year-old student and farmer, faces a charge of larceny contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916. According to...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Bo District, Sierra Leone (22 February 2025) – In a significant political development, Mrs. Ann Marie Baby Harding has been overwhelmingly elected as the Chairman of the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) in Constituency 081, which comprises Wonde, Jaiama, and Bongor Chiefdoms in the Bo District. The election, held on February 22, 2025, saw Mrs. Harding securing 21 votes while her opponent garnered 9 votes in...Read More
By Desmond Tunde Coker Freetown, Sierra Leone – Bai Bureh Warriors finally secured their first Premier League win of the season, defeating Mighty Blackpool 4-1 in a thrilling match. This victory comes after almost 10 matches in the ongoing league. Goals from Mohamed Mansaray, Capio Bangura, Koleko Aber, and Mohamed Kamara sealed the win for the North-westerners, while Sulaiman Conteh netted the lone goal for the Tis Tas Boys. Despite...Read More
