By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, March 5, 2026: Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah of Pademba Road Court No. 1 has admitted video evidence in the ongoing trial of actress and activist Yabu Zainab Sheriff, who faces charges of incitement and threatening language. Prosecution witness Sheku Turay, a detective attached to the Cyber Crime Syndicate at CID Headquarters, testified that the video allegedly involving the defendant was discovered during routine cyber surveillance on...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Kono, Sierra Leone – Justice Santigie Ibrahim Sorie Bangura of the High Court in Kono has sentenced Alusine Kemoh to 15 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of unlawful possession of drugs, specifically kush. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Kemoh faced a single count charge under Section 8(a) of the National Drug Control Act 2008. According to the indictment, he was arrested on...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — A damning investigation into Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) has revealed widespread irregularities in the recruitment and appointment of academic staff, raising serious questions about integrity and accountability within the institution. The MMTU Investigation Report, commissioned after mounting allegations, found evidence of tampered score sheets, selective interview invitations, and questionable appointment letters. The committee concluded that the process was “discredited by intentional and...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Chief Executive Officer of Media Tech Company, Mr. Walid, has donated solar lights to the Sierra Leone Police Training School, enhancing visibility and safety within the facility, particularly during nighttime hours. The donation was formally handed over during a brief ceremony attended by senior police officials. Speaking at the event, Mr. Walid reaffirmed his company’s commitment to supporting the Sierra Leone Police in various ways....Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Sierra Leone — March 3, 2026: The Independent Commission for Peace and National Cohesion (ICPNC) has successfully convened a landmark roundtable discussion between the Government of Sierra Leone and the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC), aimed at easing political tensions and advancing electoral reforms. The meeting, held at the New Brookefields Hotel in Freetown, brought together senior APC executives and Hon. Alpha Sesay, Attorney General and...Read More
