By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara   A tragic road accident at Okra Hill on September 14, 2024, claimed the lives of at least six people, according to reports from local sources. The vehicle involved in the accident, with the license plate number AVG-529, was severely damaged, and the scene has

By Michaella Faith Wright       In many African communities, parents, particularly mothers, often place immense pressure on their daughters to marry at an early age, believing marriage equates to success in life. However, some are calling for a shift in focus—urging parents to prioritize education and empowerment for

By: Kadiatu A. Turay     In an effort to preserve one of Sierra Leone’s most popular tourist destinations, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with environmental groups and local stakeholders, launched a massive clean-up campaign at Lumley-Aberdeen Beach on September 15, 2024. The initiative aims to

By Kadiatu A. Turay   Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Lungi’s economy, providing sustenance and livelihoods for a significant portion of its population. The region, known for its fertile lands and proximity to the Sierra Leone River, supports the cultivation of a wide variety of crops, including rice, cassava, groundnuts,

Josephine Sesay   Two children: two-year-old Abdul Akin Bangura and fourteen-year-old Olivia Conteh were found dead on 15th September, 2024, at their home on 10 Lardner Street, Off Fourah Bay Road, Freetown in what is suspected to be a case of food poisoning. Two other children from the same household,

Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema     Sixteen men and Four women, including the prime suspect, Umaru Sama of Pujehun Section in Kenema City, are helping the police with their investigation in connection with the gruesome murder of seventy-year-old Lebanese national, Salim Alie Dayeck whose body was found in his  No.