Serious constitutional and financial questions have re-emerged regarding Sierra Leone’s passport production arrangement, focusing attention on transparency and lawful procedure. The Government’s 2013 agreement with Netpage (SL) Limited, working alongside HID CID Limited, was ratified by Parliament in accordance with Section 105 of the 1991 Constitution, giving it full legal effect. The approved contract did not include any royalty payments, even as passport costs rose substantially. Years later, Audit Service...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka Freetown, February 19, 2026 – Honourable Justice Mark Ngegba of the High Court has sentenced Mohamed Jalloh to 18 years imprisonment after convicting him for unlawful possession of drugs, contrary to Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act of 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008). Jalloh was arraigned on charges that on October 30, 2025, in Freetown, he was found with 170 wraps of kush weighing...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Freetown, February 18, 2026: In a landmark move to strengthen Sierra Leone’s military and improve the welfare of service personnel, President Brigadier (Rtd.) Julius Maada Bio, Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), has announced a 25% salary increase for all ranks, effective April 2026. The announcement was made during the 17th Armed Forces Day celebrations at Julius Maada Bio Parade Square, Wilberforce,...Read More
By Alusine Sesay Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) Chairman Batilo Songa has reaffirmed his commitment to party unity and discipline as the SLPP positions itself for the 2028 general elections. Speaking in a recent interview with Premier News, Songa emphasized that his leadership reflects the party’s founding principle of “One Country, One People.” Leadership Amidst Internal Challenges Despite his focus on strengthening the SLPP, Chairman Songa has faced internal resistance...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – February 2026 – Salone Hidden Gems, one of Sierra Leone’s renowned theatre groups, has hosted a Folklore Storytelling and Cultural Dinner at Stafford Lodge, Hill Station, in a bid to preserve and revive the country’s rich oral traditions. The event blended storytelling, cultural dances, music, drama, and poetry, offering an immersive experience that celebrated Sierra Leone’s heritage. Guests described the evening as...Read More
