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By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Rtd. Lieutenant General Patrick K. Lavahun, the newly appointed High Commissioner to Kenya, and Rtd. Major General Dauda Fred Alpha, the Deputy High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, officially took leave of office today during a formal farewell ceremony at State House. The occasion marked an important transition for both individuals as…

The Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE), is set to revolutionize the educational landscape in Sierra Leone by providing high-speed internet and solar energy to 403 schools nationwide. This initiative, known as Project Giga, is being undertaken under the leadership of President…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA) has initiated a comprehensive meter inspection campaign in Freetown, targeting individuals involved in electricity theft. Recent video footage circulating online captures EDSA staff actively inspecting meters, revealing what officials describe as a significant issue with illegal electricity connections. Reports from the inspection teams…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The Kenema Young Women Governance Network (KYWGN) is taking decisive action following the recent assault of Aminata Kamara, a young woman from Koya. Reports indicate that Aminata was sexually assaulted after rejecting advances from a man, who subsequently attacked her with a machete, leaving her with severe injuries. In the…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. The Parliamentary Committee on Tourism and Cultural Affairs praised Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis for her accomplishments during her brief tenure and pledged their support for her vision for the future of the sector. The committee convened with the Minister and her team in Parliament to discuss the ministry’s progress and…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is undergoing extensive upgrades to align with international standards, aimed at enhancing its impact on wildlife protection and environmental preservation. Nestled in a scenic forest reserve, the sanctuary is renowned for its commitment to conserving endangered species. Recent enhancements include the construction of a new road…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. Koidu Limited has been compelled to suspend its operations and transition into a Care and Maintenance phase due to an ongoing industrial strike, which the company has labeled as illegal and disruptive to its operations. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Employment, Labor, and Social Security, Hon. Mohamed…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. A tragic incident occurred in Komrabai Waterloo Village, Maforki District, on March 24, 2025, when three boys, aged 13 to 15, were caught in a deadly bomb explosion while searching for mangoes in their farming area. The boys, believing they had found harmless scrap metal, unknowingly stumbled upon a dangerous…

By: Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. In a landmark ruling at the High Court on Monday, March 24, 2025, Honorable Justice Momoh-Jah Stevens sentenced two accused individuals, Alie Badara Kanu (alias Captain Makeni) and Thaimu Bangura, to 120 years each for treason and misprision of treason. The 12-member jury unanimously returned a guilty verdict on both…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued an urgent evacuation order for a partially collapsed two-storey building located at 27 Garrison Street in Freetown’s Central Business District. The structure, owned by expatriate Dr. Onodi William, exhibits severe cracks that pose significant risks to the safety of occupants and pedestrians…