By Fatima Kpaka The second group of seven military personnel, including Major Bai Sesay, Staff Sergeant Joseph Conteh, Sergeant Alimamy Alhaji Conteh, Corporal Alpha Wurie, Lance Corporal Ibrahim Kuyateh, Lance Corporal Lahai Kemoh, and Sergeant Baimba Bangura, are now awaiting judgment. Judge Advocate Mark Ngegba and the board members have listened to the closing addresses from the prosecution and defense counsels regarding their alleged involvement in the failed coup on...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Ibrahim Sankoh, a 29-year-old cleaner, was remanded in custody by Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Tuesday, 11th February 2025, for allegedly stealing over 100 boxes of medicine from the Cost Recovery Pharmacy at Connaught Government Hospital. Sankoh, who made his first court appearance, faces a charge of Larceny by Servant under section 17 (4) of the Larceny Act 1916....Read More
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, has emphasized the urgent need for radically new solutions to drive inclusive growth and development across the African continent. Speaking at the opening session of the World Governments Summit on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Dr. Sengeh addressed the topic: “New Economic Revolution: An African Perspective”. Dr. Sengeh highlighted the necessity for different policies, institutional reforms, and radical...Read More
On Friday, February 7, 2025, a significant milestone in community development was marked in Bonthe District, Sierra Leone, as the Minister of Sports, Madam Augusta James Teima, joined several key figures to officially launch various infrastructure projects in the region. The event took place in Tihun, Sogbini Chiefdom, and was attended by Director of Sports Haroun Mustapha Korgi, Madam Kenyah Balley from MOPED, Hon. Fatmata Bockarie, PC Lansana Bio, and...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka In a significant development in the Leicester Peak murder case, Detective Police Constable Bangura H. on Monday, February 10, 2025, presented crucial photographic evidence before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2. The evidence pertained to the gruesome murder of Nabieu Bangura, who was allegedly set ablaze by his wife, Hawanatu Hawa Koroma. Hawanatu Hawa Koroma faces a murder charge, in violation of section...Read More
