By Alimatu Jalloh Freetown, Sierra Leone – Abdul Kamara, popularly known as Bigitel, is reportedly on the run after being granted bail alongside Ishmail Koroma, a teacher, and Sallieu Bangura. The three are currently facing trial before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens at NASSIT Court in Freetown for allegedly being in possession of Kush and cannabis sativa, totaling 15.8 grams, without lawful authority. Failure to Appear in Court During proceedings...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, Sierra Leone – Musa Joseph Sesay, the Human Resource Officer at Bloom Bank Sierra Leone Limited, and Joshua Gbanyah, a student at the College of Digital Excellence (CODE), faced Magistrate Shar Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 on Wednesday, 19 March 2025. The two are accused of embezzling six hundred and nineteen thousand new Leones (NLe 619,000) from the bank. The accused individuals face 42 charges,...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The night of Thursday, March 13, 2025, was an artistic revelation at the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, where history was made with the country’s first-ever contemporary dance theatre performance. The Logie Wright Auditorium at the academy, an intimate space echoing with anticipation, became a stage for innovation, emotion, and movement. A diverse audience of music and art enthusiasts, clad in a mix of...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, March 2025 – Odhav Multi Industries (SL) Limited, Sierra Leone’s first fully automated steel manufacturing plant, has addressed and dismissed allegations regarding the quality of its iron rods, which have been circulating on social media. The company has unequivocally stated that the claims are baseless and inaccurate. In a statement, the management emphasized that the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau has conducted thorough evaluations of its...Read More
Freetown, March 2025 – The Association of Carbon Conservation and Reforestation (ACCR) has officially launched as a trade organization, bringing together Sierra Leone’s six largest private sector carbon developers. This move aims to unify efforts in restoring the natural ecosystem and improving livelihoods across rural communities in the country. The association began operating as a single voice for the private sector in discussions and consultations on carbon finance in November...Read More
