By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter FREETOWN — Two men have been remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 over an alleged $10,700 vehicle fraud. Mohamed Musa, 64, and Yankuba Koroma, 27, are facing charges of conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretences. Both did…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter The Transnational Organised Crime Unit has intercepted a large consignment of suspected Tramadol tablets during a raid in central Freetown. The operation was carried out on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Patton Street, via Mama Yoko Street, and was led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Brima Kanneh and other…
By Saidu Jalloh, D.S. Reporter A 44-year-old businessman, Mohamed Sankoh, was remanded at the Male Correctional Centre on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2. Sankoh faces charges of fraudulent conversion, forgery of a document, and uttering a forged document linked to an alleged Le100,380…
Funeral Arrangements for Ms. Aminata Glorious Bangura (aka GenZ Reporter) Who passed away on 25th August, 2026 Age:21 years old. FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS: * Venue:The Gateway Evangelical Church, Back of Hotel 5-10 * Date: 7th September 2026 * Time: 2:00 PM. * Interment: Rokel Cemetery. Though young, Glorious lived with purpose, passion, and light. She…
With hearts full of faith and remembrance, we regret to announce the death of a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend Mr Sheku Dukuray, formally of 84 Regent Road, off Circular Road. The sad event took place on 25th August, 2026. Age: 42 years. He is survived by his wife Mrs Hannah Dukuray Children:…
OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT With deep sorrow and total submission to the will of God Almighty, we announce the death of our beloved sister ANN MARIE JOHNELLA KAMARA, formally of Elim Corner, Water Street Congo Town. Sunrise: 25th April 1998 Sunset: 26th August 2026 Age: 28 years old. Ann Marie was a beautiful soul, full of light,…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone and five other West African countries have launched a $5 million Rice Investment Facility at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 to scale financing for competitive rice value chains. Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh joined the regional roundtable on “Scaling Innovative Finance for Competitive Rice Value Chains”…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Sierra Leone and five other West African countries have launched a $5 million Rice Investment Facility at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 to scale financing for competitive rice value chains. Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh joined the regional roundtable on “Scaling Innovative Finance for Competitive Rice Value Chains”…
By Joseph Momoh, D.S. Reporter The Anti-Corruption Commission has launched engagement with the Budget Advocacy Network to investigate concerns surrounding revenue collected from the 5% rice import duty and its allocation to the Agricultural Development Fund. The meeting was held at Integrity House in Tower Hill. ACC Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. said the Commission…
By Kadijatu Bangura, D.S. Reporter Dozens of young Sierra Leoneans have graduated from the Orange Foundation Sierra Leone’s Next Gen Summer Camp 2026, equipped with new skills in coding, web development and 3D design. The certification ceremony was held on Friday, August 28, 2026 at the Orange Digital Centre, bringing together children aged 7 to…
