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By: Edrie Caleb John In an alleged murder case before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Court No. 2 on Pa Demba Road, prosecution witness Rugiatu Sesay, an investigator with the Criminal Investigation Department, testified under cross-examination that the case was filed based on advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Thirty-four-year-old Mousa Sewa, a businessman,…

By: Elizabeth A. KaineFollowing the recent teachers’ exam, Madam Marian S. Abu, the Director of Teacher Management at the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), noted that those who passed are required to apply for their PIN codes to address ongoing frustrations with late payments to teachers. She emphasized that while teachers will be deployed to various…

By: Abass Conteh, Reporter On November 9, 2024, the Orphan Empowerment Society (TOES) commemorated World Orphan Day with a series of impactful events designed to raise awareness and foster solidarity for orphaned children. This year’s theme, “Orphan Lives Matter,” underscored the urgent need for support and protection for these vulnerable members of society. In an…

By: Elizabeth A. Kaine, Editor The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Minerals Agency (NMA), Alhaji Mustapha Turay, emphasized the critical mineral wealth of Sub-Saharan Africa as a unique opportunity for economic growth at the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi on November 10, 2024. He highlighted the…

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter His Excellency Rtd Brigadier Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, emphasized his commitment to human capital development as his primary legacy during a Fireside Chat with Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, held on November 10, 2024, at the Event Center in Des…

By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Kula Abu, a 38-year-old resident of Torkpombu village in the Dama Chiefdom of Kenema District, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the High Court of Kenema, presided over by Hon. Justice Abubakarr Sannoh. Abu faced two charges of causing grievous bodily harm after she intentionally inflicted severe injuries…

By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter The Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA), Amara Kallon, has reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to revitalizing the public service sector in Sierra Leone. This declaration was made during a comprehensive presentation in Parliament on November 8, 2024, where the Minister highlighted the positive strides MoPAPA has taken towards this…

By: Simeon Gbani, Reporter, Kabala In a significant move to bolster women’s advocacy and empowerment, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has donated a Land Cruiser vehicle to the Falaba District Women’s Network. This prominent advocacy group has positively impacted the lives of many young girls in Koinadugu and Falaba Districts. The white Land Cruiser, a…

By: Tommy Sidikie, ReporterIn a strategic effort to attract international investment to its energy and water sectors, Sierra Leone’s National Investment Board (NIB), in collaboration with the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) and the UK International Development, hosted an investment roundtable at the New Brookfields Hotel. The high-profile event brought together government leaders, international investors,…

By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter The Deputy Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Augustine Foday Ngobie, welcomed members of the Past Present Women Police Association (PPWPA) to Integrity House in Tower Hill, Freetown, on November 7, 2024. The delegation, led by retired Chief Superintendent of Police Aiesha Bangura, aimed to express their support for the ACC’s…