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By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S A 38-year-old former teacher, Musa Turay, appeared before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens at the NASSIT Court in Freetown on Tuesday, facing grave charges of sexual penetration involving two young victims. The alleged offenses involve two girls, aged 12 and 14, occurring between February and March 2024. Turay, who previously…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The 2023 Audit Report by the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) has uncovered substantial instances of ghost workers across various government departments, including the Office of the Vice President, the Sierra Leone Police, and the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources. These discrepancies have led to significant financial losses, exacerbating…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Government of Sierra Leone has joined forces with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to transform the nation’s agricultural landscape and address food insecurity challenges. This strategic collaboration aims to revamp Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector by enhancing research partnerships, adopting innovative agricultural technologies, and mobilizing resources to promote…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S A new treason trial commenced on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the High Court before Justice Alhaji Momoh Jah Stevens. The defendants, Alie Badara Kanu and Thaimu Bangura, are accused of conspiring to overthrow the government. Key testimony was provided by Inspector Abubakarr Kargbo from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s Minister of Communication Technology and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, visited Creative Hub Africa (CHA) on Monday to gain firsthand insight into the initiatives of local entrepreneurs and innovators. The visit took place at CHA’s location on Freetown Road, opposite the Lumley Police Station, and underscored the hub’s vital…

The case of Abdul Kpaka, a businessman accused of beating his girlfriend, Sia Fatu Kamara, leading to her death, took a significant turn in court last week. This case first gained widespread attention in August 2024, prompting Kpaka’s arrest and subsequent charges following serious allegations that surfaced on social media. After an initial hearing in…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has successfully concluded a three-week peace support operational training course, conducted by a short-term training team from the Coldstream Guards, the British Army’s oldest continuously serving regiment. The training program involved 63 men and 9 women from the RSLAF, equipping them with…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced that it will conclude its medical support in the Bombali and Tonkolili districts of Sierra Leone by the end of September 2025. This transition will see the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other health partners fully assume management of medical activities in…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) in the Makeni Division have apprehended two individuals and confiscated a significant quantity of illegal drugs during a recent operation. Under the leadership of CSP Abu Bakarr Magona, officers seized 170 parcels of cannabis sativa along with NLe 68,000 in cash. The operation was prompted…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Mohamed Bangura, a security guard, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Center following his recent court appearance on serious charges of office breaking and larceny. The allegations against Bangura arise from an incident reported on January 25, 2025, when he was accused of unlawfully entering the store and inventory…