Local News
Swift Police Action in Kono District Results in Arrest for Cannabis Possession
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Mohamed Sesay, a resident of Titambaya Village in Nimikoro Chiefdom, has been arrested by police from the Motema Division in Kono District for allegedly possessing nine bundles of dried leaves believed to be cannabis sativa, commonly referred to as “jamba.” The arrest occurred on Saturday, April 6, 2025, following credible information…
Escapee George Brown Faces Assault Charges in Court Following Alleged Knife Attack
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter George Brown, a prisoner who escaped during the failed coup attempt on November 26, 2023, appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Monday, facing serious charges of wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The charges stem from an alleged knife attack on businessman Mohamed Alie…
Over 4,000 Students Risk WASSCE Amid Education Ministry Oversight
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Tonkolili Network Movement for Families Empowerment Organization (TNMFEO) has raised alarm over a critical issue affecting education in Sierra Leone. More than 4,000 students may miss the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) scheduled for June 2025 due to an oversight in the approval process. These students, whose Continuous…
Stakeholders Unite to Combat Rising Lawlessness and Indiscipline
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter In response to the alarming rise of lawlessness and indiscipline throughout the nation, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Morie Lengor Esq., convened a critical stakeholder meeting on April 7, 2025. The gathering aimed to address the deteriorating situation and its potential implications for national security. During the meeting, Minister Lengor emphasized…
IFC Invests $12 Million in Sierra Leone’s First Commercial-Scale Onion Farming Operation
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a significant investment of $12 million to support the establishment of Sierra Leone’s first commercial-scale onion farming operation in partnership with Pee Cee Holding Ltd. (PCH). This funding is poised to transform the agricultural landscape of the country, enhance local food production, and reduce…
PFMU Procurement Scandal: IPRP Refers Findings to Anti-Corruption Commission
By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter The Independent Procurement Review Panel (IPRP) has concluded its investigation into a procurement issue involving the Projects Fiduciary Management Unit (PFMU) and has referred its findings to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for possible prosecution. This decision follows an appeal from Smart Network Solution SL, Ltd. and Computer Shop regarding the PFMU’s…
Tripartite Steering Committee Drives Momentum for Democratic Reform and Unity
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Tripartite Steering Committee Secretariat (TSCS) is intensifying efforts to implement key recommendations outlined in the Tripartite Report and Unity Agreement, signaling a renewed momentum towards democratic reform and national unity. In a recent briefing with Attorney General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay, TSCS Coordinator Ngolo Katta likened the ongoing…
Freetown City Council Implements New Sanitation Bylaws to Enhance Garbage Management
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Freetown City Council (FCC) is set to enforce new sanitation bylaws designed to improve garbage management throughout the city. Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr announced that the laws have come into effect after passing through Parliament unopposed for the required 21-day period. Under the new regulations, every resident must register with approved…
Minister Kpaka Launches Mechanized Farming Initiative to Boost Agricultural Productivity in Kono District
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On Friday, April 4, 2025, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, the Minister of Agriculture, inaugurated a pivotal investment in mechanized farming aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity in Kono District. The initiative, spearheaded by agribusiness entrepreneur Madam Siita Kaikai, includes the introduction of six new tractors accompanied by a comprehensive set of modern…
Bumbuna Hydroelectric Dam Faces Power Generation Crisis Amid Environmental Challenges
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter A group of journalists recently visited the Bumbuna Hydroelectric Dam to investigate the alarming drop in its power generation capacity, a situation attributed to climate change and unauthorized human activities upstream. The expedition was led by Dr. Martin Gbonda, a senior official from the Office of the Presidential Initiative on Climate…