By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The Court of Appeal has upheld the findings of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) led by Justice William A. Atuguba, dismissing the appeal filed by former Minister of Works and Public Assets, Hon. Kemoh Sesay. In a ruling delivered on Monday, the court confirmed that Sesay had unlawfully acquired properties…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. FREETOWN—Mohamed Kargbo, a 27-year-old student and farmer, appeared in court on Monday, February 24, 2025, facing charges of theft from the Royal Ark Foreign Exchange Bureau. He is accused of stealing 53,000 Leones in cash and a mobile phone valued at 2,700 Leones, bringing the total to 55,700 Leones. The…
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. FREETOWN—The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has successfully launched a BRIDGE training program designed to enhance the capabilities of electoral administrations. This initiative includes a comprehensive professional development course in election administration, representing a significant step toward capacity building. The program aims…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Concerns are escalating regarding Councillor Ibrahim Owen Bangura’s involvement in a land dispute in Grassfield, Tokeh, especially given his status as a key suspect in an ongoing murder investigation. The councillor was arrested recently alongside ten others following a violent altercation that resulted in the death of a young man….
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Dr. Seyyed Abdul Fattah Nawwab, the Supreme Leader’s Representative for Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs in Tehran, reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Sierra Leone during a recent meeting in Tehran. Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to Iran, His Excellency Salamu Koroma, focused discussions on Islamic unity, the Hajj pilgrimage, and…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. FREETOWN—The Minister of Internal Affairs, Rtd AIG Morie Lengor, announced on February 25, 2025, that police officers are now authorized to arrest both bike riders and their passengers who violate the ban on entering the Central Business District (CBD) in Freetown. This decision follows the conclusion of a grace period…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S As the UN designates 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, financial cooperatives, or credit unions (CUs), are positioned to play a vital role in enhancing financial inclusion in Sierra Leone. Despite a population of 8.6 million, a significant portion remains financially excluded, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. According to the…
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S The search for five-year-old Joseph Elvis Amara has ended in tragedy. The young boy, reported missing on Sunday, February 23, was found dead in a well on Monday, February 24, 2025. Joseph disappeared around 5:00 PM on Sunday, prompting a frantic search by his family and community members. Tragically, his…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Three individuals have been arrested in Bo City for their alleged involvement in a money-doubling scam that defrauded a local resident of Le 18,200. The suspects—Alhaji Kutubu of Hanson Road, Abubakarr Jah of Hard-up Lane, and Paul Max Bio, also known as Wizzy, from New Site—were apprehended following a report…
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Paragons Foundation–Sierra Leone successfully convened its 7th Annual Summit at the Malachy Motel in Moyamba. The event commenced with a keynote address by Mr. Joseph Gbogba, followed by speeches from Mr. James Foh, representing the Former United Methodist Young Adults (FUMYA), and Rev. Michael Columba, Regional District Superintendent. As…
