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APC Postpones Ward Elections Amid Funding Crisis
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Correspondent The All Peoples Congress (APC) has officially postponed its upcoming ward elections, attributing the decision to significant financial shortages and logistical hurdles that hinder the electoral process. In a letter issued on February 10, 2026, the party’s Internal Elections Management Committee (IEMC) announced that the elections, previously set for February…
President Bio Welcomes New AfDB Executive Director, Highlights Economic Success
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S State House, Freetown, February 10, 2026 President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has received Dr. Elsiddig Mohamed Rahma, the newly appointed Executive Director of the African Development Bank (AfDB), during a courtesy visit at State House. Joining them was Dr. Halima Yusuf Hashi, the outgoing Country Manager, marking her departure from…
Sierra Leone’s Passport System: $9 Million Generated, Little for the Government
By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S Despite generating between $7 million and $9 million annually, Sierra Leone’s government has failed to receive any revenue from its lucrative e-passport contract, according to a recent report by the Institute for Governance Reform (IGR). Citizens are charged some of the highest fees in West Africa for travel documents, yet…
Sierra Leone Loses $875,000 to WASSCE Absenteeism in 2025
By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S Sierra Leone’s government suffered a loss of approximately $875,500 in 2025 due to absenteeism and fraud linked to the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) entry process, according to Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey. The government finances $25 per candidate to sit the exam, leading…
APC Faces Suspension Today if NLe350,000 Fine is Unpaid
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S The All People’s Congress (APC) is at risk of suspension from electoral activities unless it pays an outstanding fine of NLe350,000 by today, February 11, 2026. The warning comes from the Political Parties Regulatory Commission (PPRC), which has stated that the APC failed to settle the fine despite repeated notifications….
Six Arrested in QNET Fraud Scheme Linked to Fake Travel to Canada
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) has apprehended six Liberian nationals linked to an international fraud scheme associated with QNet. The arrests took place on January 14, 2026, following a formal complaint that triggered an investigation. Among those detained are Darius Manley, Felicia Kuwana, Magret Wantoo, and others, who are…
ECOWAS Court Honors Speaker Thomas for Judicial Support
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter Freetown, February 9, 2026 – The Hon. Speaker of Sierra Leone’s Parliament, Segepoh Solomon Thomas, received a distinguished award from the ECOWAS Court of Justice during a courtesy visit from a high-level delegation today. This recognition highlights his unwavering support for regional judicial cooperation coinciding with the Court’s 50th anniversary….
Jagaban Invests in Baptist School with NLe 500,000 Contribution
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed “Omodu” Kamara, the APC flagbearer aspirant known as Jagaban, has reaffirmed his dedication to education through a significant investment in Baptist School. The initiative includes a NLe 500,000 donation, ten computers, and lunch for the students. This generous contribution, aimed at enhancing the educational environment for pupils…
Transforming Lives: MAPCO’s EU-Funded Project Boosts Rural Loans from 10,000 to 76,000 Leones
By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter, D.S Bumpeh, Sierra Leone On January 28, 2026, the Movement for Assistance and Promotion of Rural Communities (MAPCO) celebrated the closure of its transformative project aimed at enhancing the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Sierra Leone. The event marked the successful conclusion of an initiative funded by the European…
Ultimatum Issued to Accord Logistics CEO Over Lottery Salary Delays
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter In a swift move to address employee grievances, the Parliamentary Committee on Trade and Industry has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Johnny Kouza, CEO of Accord Logistics. The directive demands immediate settlement of overdue salaries owed to employees of the Sierra Leone State Lottery. The ultimatum follows mounting complaints from…