By: Edrie Caleb John The High Court of Sierra Leone received 94 criminal matters on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, marking the opening of its criminal session. Acting Chief Justice Nicholas Browne-Marke presided over the cases, which range from murder, robbery with aggravation, larceny, wounding with intent, and other related matters, all contrary to the laws…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine Edwin Uwa Ogbonna, a Nigerian national, was remanded to the male correctional facility in Freetown by Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 on September 17, 2024. Ogbonna faces ten counts of charges, including kidnapping, possession of prohibited drugs, dealing in prohibited drugs, and using prohibited drugs. According to the…
By: Edrie Caleb John Monday, September 16, 2024, a devastating building collapse occurred in Kissy, East Freetown, leaving several people dead and others trapped under the rubble. President Julius Maada Bio has expressed his deepest condolences to the victims and families affected. In response to the disaster, President Bio described the event as a “devastating…
By: Tommy Sidikie Freetown, Sierra Leone – Orange Sierra Leone, a leading telecommunications company, has been honored with a certificate of recognition by the Sierra Leone Parliamentary Press Gallery (SLPPG). The award, presented on September 12, 2024, at Orange’s headquarters in Freetown, acknowledges the company’s commitment to delivering reliable mobile services and customer satisfaction. SLPPG…
By: Edrie Caleb John Freetown, Sierra Leone – A shocking revelation emerged yesterday, September 17, 2024, that most government vehicles in Sierra Leone are unlicensed and uninsured, posing a significant risk to public safety. Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament, Ibrahim Tawa Conteh, highlighted this issue during the public hearing of the Auditor…
By: Elizabeth A. Kaine The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has announced the opening of the Michaelmas Criminal Sessions of the High Court in Freetown on Tuesday, 17th September 2024. The ceremony will take place at High Court No. 1 at 8:30 AM, presided over by the Honourable Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Nicholas C. Browne-Marke….
By: Saidu Jalloh In a heartwarming ceremony on September 7, 2024, the Welfare Society for Disability (WESOFOD) launched its “Mi Chance for Learn” project in Pujehun District, aimed at increasing enrollment of children with disabilities in primary schools. As the event unfolded, over 20 disabled children eagerly awaited the symbolic handover of essential school and…
By: Tommy Sidikie Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive Director of Sierra Leone’s National Sports Authority (NSA), appealed to UNESCO to support the promotion of African traditional games and sports on Tuesday, 17th September 2024. During a meeting with Abdulrahman Lamin, head of UNESCO’s Southern Regional Office in Harare, Zimbabwe, Dr. Abdulai highlighted Sierra Leone’s leadership…
By: Edrie Caleb John On Friday, 13th September 2024, a Nigerian national, Edwin Uwa Ogbonna, was remanded in custody at the Male Correctional Facility after making his first appearance before Magistrate Sahr Kekura at Pademba Road Court No.1. Ogbonna faces ten counts, including kidnapping, possession of prohibited drugs, and dealing in prohibited drugs. According to…
