By: Edrie Caleb John In a final appearance before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Court No. 2, Pademba Road, Freetown, driver Ibrahim Marrah has closed his case regarding an alleged theft and now awaits a ruling from the bench. The accused was presented with three options for testimony: rely on his police statement, explain his case…
“The Assignment You Do Not Deserve” While walking across a field I stumbled upon an ant hill. Fire ants we call them, because like fire they spread all over you in a few moments and their bite stings, leaving painful bite marks. My stumbling, reminded me of a truth I had learned before,”watch where you…
By: Edrie Caleb John In a recent ruling, Magistrate Santigie Bangura of Pademba Road Court No.2 committed Pastor Fatoma Tommy Jusu to stand trial at the High Court. Pastor Jusu was charged with one count of operating a private security company without a valid license, contrary to Section 31(8) of the National Security and Central Intelligence…
By: Tommy Sidikie In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Kenyan President William Ruto acknowledged the completion of Isatu Aminata Bundu’s assignment as the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Kenya. This announcement comes nearly six months after her father, former Sierra Leone Parliament Speaker Hon. Dr. Abass Chernor Bundu, left his post. “Kenya and…
The Silent Crisis of Sierra Leonean Migrants in Lebanon As the conflict in Lebanon intensifies, the plight of Sierra Leonean migrants has emerged as a distressing and often overlooked crisis. The harrowing stories of individuals like Fatima Samuella Tholley and Patricia Antwin reveal the devastating consequences of violence and the vulnerabilities faced by migrant workers….
By: Saidu Jalloh On October 4, 2024, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sierra Leone held a vibrant celebratory event at its Freetown headquarters, marking a special occasion for both the bank and its customers. In a festive atmosphere, 30 loyal customers were honored with a share of NLe 175,000 as part of the UBA Legacy…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine As I walked along the Freetown waterfront, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and hope. Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating bookfair, had returned to our shores, bringing with it a treasure trove of knowledge and opportunity. For a country like Sierra Leone, where education is key to…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine In Sierra Leone, the pursuit of financial stability often drives individuals to take extraordinary risks, sometimes endangering their lives in the process. This phenomenon can be attributed to several interlinked factors that create an environment where such desperate measures seem like the only option. The most pressing reason for this behavior…
