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Immigration Officers in Court for Misappropriation of Funds
By: Saidu Jalloh In a significant move to tackle corruption, two Immigration Department employees, Alpha Brima Timbo and Clifford Bola Thomas, are facing trial for misappropriating public revenue. The duo, attached to the Intelligence and Investigation Unit, allegedly diverted funds meant for the department into their personal accounts. According to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the…
President Bio and Jeffrey Sachs Discuss Sustainable Development
By: Tommy Sidikie President Julius Maada Bio met with world-renowned economist and sustainable development advocate, Jeffrey D. Sachs, to bolster Sierra Leone’s education sector. Their productive discussion centered around Sierra Leone’s progress in increasing access to education and exploring opportunities for international partnerships. Sachs, known for his innovative approaches to addressing complex global challenges, brings…
WASSCE 2025: Only 60 Schools Meet Continuous Assessment Score Upload Deadline
By: Edrie Caleb John In a shocking revelation, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) disclosed that only 60 out of 784 schools have successfully uploaded their students’ Continuous Assessment Scores (CASS) onto the West African Examination Council (WAEC) portal. With the September 30, 2024 deadline fast approaching, concerns are mounting. At a press…
Public Service Commission Chairman Takes Three to Court Over Theft
By: Edrie Caleb John Public Service Commission Chairman Kalilu Amara Bah has taken three men to court, accusing them of stealing assorted items from his residence. The accused – Ibrahim Jaffason Kamara, Sahr Abu Bockarie, and Abdulai Sankoh – face three counts of charges, including conspiracy, house breaking and larceny, and receiving stolen goods, valued at…
Former Police Officer Faces Murder Charges
By: Edrie Caleb John Former police officer Abubakarr Yillah has made another court appearance for an alleged murder case. Sergeant Sulaicin Mukeh Konneh, a key witness from the Homicide Unit, testified against Yillah, recognizing him as a former police officer. Konneh recalled receiving the murder case involving Fasineh Bangura on July 18, 2022, and conducting…
Bo Police Scandal: Officers Accused of Murder, Robbery
By: Tommy Sidikie Four police officers, including the Operations Driver for Bo East Police Station, are set to appear in court on September 26, 2024, to face serious charges including murder, conspiracy, and robbery with aggravation. The charges stem from their alleged involvement in the murder of two individuals during a violent armed robbery in…
Empowering Youth: Minister Barlay Calls for Inclusive Digital Future at UN
By: Saidu Jalloh Sierra Leone’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, H.E. Ms. Kenyeh Barlay, delivered a compelling keynote address at the “Summit of the Future Action Day 1” event, urging global leaders to prioritize youth empowerment through technology and innovation. The event, titled “Reimagining the Future: Cultivating Global Opportunities for Youth through Innovation and Impact,”…
“Save our Beaches”: Minister Tunis Urges
By: Tommy Sidikie On Friday, September 20th, 2024, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, made a bold promise to the people of Bureh Beach Village during her inspection visit to the World Bank-funded construction site under the Sierra Leone Development Program (SLeDP). Residents had voiced their frustrations about the devastating impact of…
Prosecuting Witness Tender Exhibits in Cocaine Case
By: Edrie Caleb John In a significant progress of unlawful possession of drugs, before Magistrate Shar Kekura, Court No 1 Pademba Road Freetown, the prosecution has on Thursday, 19th September 2024, brought its first witness. The prosecuting Counsel, Idrissa A. Kamara, led in his witness, Tapia Amara, Detective Police Constable attached at Transnational Organized Crime…
Businesswoman Remanded for Savage Attack on Partner
By: Edrie Caleb John Humunatu Agnes Gbla, a Freetown businesswoman, has been remanded in custody for allegedly unleashing a vicious attack on her partner, Ibrahim Tarawalli, leaving him with grievous bodily harm. On August 7, 2024, photographer Mohamed Kolleh witnessed the altercation at Parsonage Street, Kissy. Tarawalli was bleeding from the hand, while Gbla instructed…