Local News

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…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S. The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has partnered with the Ministry of Information and Civic Education to launch the Civic Day Series in Port Loko, aimed at enhancing the relationship between government and local communities. This initiative seeks to establish a direct communication channel between government officials and citizens, promoting awareness…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Reporter D.S. Aminata Sesay, a young Sierra Leonean businesswoman, has been denied bail and committed to the High Court for trial on serious drug-related charges. The ruling was made during her recent appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown. Sesay, who operates a private business in…

By Saidu Jalloh, Reporter D.S The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has firmly rejected claims made by Octea Limited that Koidu Holdings (SL) Limited has been exonerated from corruption allegations. In a recent statement, the ACC clarified that its investigation into the company remains active, and no conclusions have been drawn. On May 6, 2025, Octea Limited…

By Joseph Momoh, Reporter D.S. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) is participating in a three-day ECOWAS Regional Workshop on Baseline Data and Analysis for Humanitarian Needs and Response, which commenced today, May 7, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop, organized by the Directorate of Humanitarian Affairs of the ECOWAS Commission, aims to address the…