By Sallieu S. Kanu September 15, 2025 — Mayor of Freetown, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has publicly voiced strong opposition to proposed government plans to divide Freetown into two separate cities with two local councils, warning that the move would worsen service delivery and strain already limited financial resources. The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs is set to host a public consultation on the proposal at the Freetown City Council...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Yele, Tonkolili District — September 16, 2025: Rising tensions among Okada riders in Yele have sparked urgent calls for intervention from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, following allegations of electoral malpractice within the Sierra Leone Bike Riders Association. According to sources in the community, a growing number of riders are accusing Ishmael Sandy, National President of the association, of refusing to facilitate free and fair elections....Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh s Freetown, Sierra Leone — 16 September 2025 — In a case that has reignited concerns over fraudulent travel schemes, businessman Musa Seaport Kamara (27) and student Cecilia Briggs (24) were again arraigned before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No.2 on Tuesday. The pair face five counts related to conspiracy, fraud, and possession of passports for unlawful purposes. According to police charges, between 1st...Read More
By Alimatu Jalloh Sierra Leone — 15 September 2025: The Office of the President has announced the immediate suspension of Honourable Justice Allan B. Halloway, Judge of the Superior Court of Judicature, pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation. The decision, conveyed through an official letter signed by Secretary to the President Barba B. Fortune, was made in accordance with Section 137(6) of the Constitution of Sierra Leone, 1991 (Act...Read More
By Alieu Masaysay, Office of the Presidential Spokesman, State House, Freetown September 15, 2025 — In a recent interview with AYV Media, Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, underscored the transformative power of football in Sierra Leone, calling for increased investment in the sport and commending President Julius Maada Bio’s unwavering support for sports development. Dr. Abdulai emphasized that football is more than just...Read More
