Major Corruption Charges Filed Against Ecobank SL and Executives
By: Saidu Jalloh The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed an extensive indictment against Ecobank Sierra Leone Limited, its former Head of Retail Operations, Abdul Salim Mansaray, and two other individuals—Tallu Jalloh and Magnus Samuel Valentine Cole—on a total of 147 counts of corruption and related offenses. Mansaray faces 57 counts of misappropriation of public revenue,…
Five Suspects Charged in Shocking Murder of Lebanese Businessman in Kenema
By: Joseph Momoh The investigation into the brutal murder of Lebanese shop owner Salim Alie Dayeck has expanded, with two additional suspects, Mohamed Kallon (known as Gun Play) and Issa Lahai, facing charges. They join three previously arrested individuals in connection with the case. All five suspects are currently in remand, awaiting their appearance before…
Imran Kamara Elected Paramount Chief of Kholifa Mabang Chiefdom After Tense Elections
By: Tommy Sidikie The long-awaited Paramount Chieftaincy elections in Kholifa Mabang Chiefdom, Tonkolili District, Northern Sierra Leone, concluded on Saturday, October 26, 2024, after two rounds of voting. The Chiefdom has been without a Paramount Chief for an extended period. Imran Kamara of the Kurahray ruling house emerged as the winner and Paramount Chief-elect following…
Mother and Daughter Remanded in Superintendent’s Murder Case
By: Saidu Jalloh Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 2 has remanded Kashopeh Smith and her daughter, Remi Smith, following their first appearance on Monday, October 28, 2024, regarding the alleged murder of Superintendent Arnold Adeyemi Coker. The pair faces four charges, including murder contrary to Section 1 of the Offences Against…
Meditate With Pastor Tom
Like A Good Farmer In previous articles I wrote about the apostle Paul telling his young protégé Timothy how he should view himself as a Christ follower by using metaphors. The first was to be like a soldier, with undivided loyalty and unquestionable obedience, courageous in the face of danger or hardship. Last week we…
Court Martial Hears Damning Testimony on Coup Attempt Involving RPG Attack
By: Tommy Sidikie On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the Court Martial hearing the case of seven soldiers linked to last year’s coup attempt received explosive testimony from Lance Corporal Ibrahim Kuyateh, the fifth accused. His voluntary caution statement, read aloud by second prosecution witness Sergeant O.T. Bangura, provided crucial insights into the attack on the Joint…