Local News

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S In a historic move, Pujehun District is set to unveil its first-ever clock tower, fulfilling a key developmental promise made by District Council Chairman Foday Kandeh Rogers Sr. The project, currently under construction at Gobaru Main Junction, represents a significant milestone in the district’s journey towards modernization and infrastructure development….

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S A 33-year-old man, Momoh Fofanah, has been granted bail in the sum of Five Hundred Leones (Le500) after spending four months in custody. Fofanah was remanded by Magistrate Sahr Kakura of the Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 for allegedly possessing explosive and chemical weapons. Fofanah faces two serious charges….

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Kono Students Union (KonSU) has publicly contested a recent statement made by Koidu Holdings regarding its scholarship provisions for students in the Kono District. In a press release dated May 10, 2025, KonSU addressed an excerpt from Koidu Holdings’ corporate social responsibility statement, which asserted that the company “provided…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Parliament of Sierra Leone has summoned the Minister of Health to brief Members of Parliament on the country’s readiness to manage the ongoing Monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak. The session is scheduled for today, May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Chamber of Parliament. This meeting follows the last adjournment…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S A delegation from the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA), led by Deputy Chief Director Mr. Charles Vandi, recently visited Koindu and surrounding communities to evaluate the impact of the ongoing Yenga border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea. The mission included representatives from the Republic of Sierra Leone…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S Sierra Leonean innovator Abu Gibrilla Conteh is poised to unveil an AI-powered robot as part of the Chief Minister David Sengeh’s Radical Inclusion AI Network of Robots (RAINBOTS). In a Facebook post, Sengeh praised Conteh for challenging conventional stereotypes surrounding ability and inclusion with his latest creation: a double amputee…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S Several fatalities have been reported along the Mile 91-Moyamba highway following a serious accident involving a 40-foot container truck on Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses indicate that the vehicle, registered as ARN-557 and reportedly owned by an individual named Maada, lost control due to brake failure, veering off the highway and crashing…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Abdul Milton Mustapha, a 30-year-old fuel supply supervisor at the Kenema branch of Pavi Fort Construction Company, has been remanded at the Kenema Male Correctional Centre following his initial court appearance on Monday, May 5, 2025. Mustapha, a resident of Heigbema Layout in Kenema City, appeared before Magistrate Brima Jah…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter, D.S The Ministry of Health has convened a high-level Validation Meeting to finalize the inaugural National Hospital Strategy, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at redefining hospital service delivery and bolstering the nation’s healthcare infrastructure. During his keynote address, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sartie Kanneh described the National Hospital Strategy as a transformative…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter, D.S In a significant move to enhance accountability and transparency within the judicial system, Chief Justice Honourable Komba Kamanda has issued a directive stating that no executions shall be conducted by the Under Sheriff’s Office without prior approval from Supervising Judges. This memorandum, communicated by Deputy Master and Registrar Mrs. Huliamatu…