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SIERRA LEONE PUSHES FOR LOCAL MINERAL PROCESSING AT AFRICA OIL WEEK
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter ACCRA — Sierra Leone has called for an end to Africa’s export of raw minerals, urging greater value addition and domestic processing to create jobs and grow local industries. Speaking at Africa Oil Week 2026 in Accra, Deputy Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Umaru Napoleon Koroma, told delegates, investors…
NRA SEALS MINERET OVER US$1M TAX DEBT
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter The National Revenue Authority has sealed Mineret Company Limited over an outstanding tax debt of US$1 million. The enforcement action was carried out on Monday, September 1, 2026, by the NRA’s Non-Tax Revenue Department. It marks the beginning of a wider compliance drive targeting businesses with unpaid liabilities. According to…
TWO JAILED OVER $10,700 FAKE CAR DEAL IN FREETOWN
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN — Two men have been remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 over an alleged $10,700 vehicle fraud. Mohamed Musa, 64, and Yankuba Koroma, 27, are facing charges of conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretences. Both did…
TOCU BUSTS LARGE TRAMADOL CONSIGNMENT IN CENTRAL FREETOWN
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Transnational Organised Crime Unit has intercepted a large consignment of suspected Tramadol tablets during a raid in central Freetown. The operation was carried out on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Patton Street, via Mama Yoko Street, and was led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Brima Kanneh and other…
BUSINESSMAN REMANDED OVER Le100,380 ALLEGED FRAUD AND FORGERY
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter A 44-year-old businessman, Mohamed Sankoh, was remanded at the Male Correctional Centre on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2. Sankoh faces charges of fraudulent conversion, forgery of a document, and uttering a forged document linked to an alleged Le100,380…
A Precious Soul Remembered
Funeral Arrangements for Ms. Aminata Glorious Bangura (aka GenZ Reporter) Who passed away on 25th August, 2026 Age:21 years old. FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS: * Venue:The Gateway Evangelical Church, Back of Hotel 5-10 * Date: 7th September 2026 * Time: 2:00 PM. * Interment: Rokel Cemetery. Though young, Glorious lived with purpose, passion, and light. She…
“Indeed, To Allah We Belong And To Him We Shall Return”
With hearts full of faith and remembrance, we regret to announce the death of a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Mr Sheku Dukuray, formally of 84 Regent Road, off Circular Road. The sad event took place on 25th August, 2026. Age: 42 years. He is survived by his wife Mrs Hannah Dukuray Children:…
Remembering Our Beloved
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT With deep sorrow and total submission to the will of God Almighty, we announce the death of our beloved sister ANN MARIE JOHNELLA KAMARA, formally of Elim Corner, Water Street Congo Town. Sunrise: 25th April 1998 Sunset: 26th August 2026 Age: 28 years old. Ann Marie was a beautiful soul, full of light,…
SIERRA LEONE, 5 WEST AFRICAN NATIONS LAUNCH $5M RICE FUND IN KIGALI
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone and five other West African countries have launched a $5 million Rice Investment Facility at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 to scale financing for competitive rice value chains. Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh joined the regional roundtable on “Scaling Innovative Finance for Competitive Rice Value Chains”…
SIERRA LEONE, 5 WEST AFRICAN NATIONS LAUNCH $5M RICE FUND IN KIGALI
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone and five other West African countries have launched a $5 million Rice Investment Facility at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 to scale financing for competitive rice value chains. Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh joined the regional roundtable on “Scaling Innovative Finance for Competitive Rice Value Chains”…