By Thaimu T. Kamara As part of ongoing efforts to curb the smuggling, sale, and abuse of harmful drugs such as Kush, Tramadol, and cannabis sativa, magistrate Joseph Toby of the Kambia district magistrate’s court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to 45 months imprisonment for unlawful possession of Kush. The

By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara The Moyamba Human Rights Defenders Network (Moyamba HRDN) has called for an urgent and impartial investigation into the brutal killing of Alex Foyoh Will, who was allegedly beaten to death in an act of mob justice in Rotifunk, Bumpeh chiefdom, Moyamba District. In a press

By Mohamed Mansaray, Kenema Chief Justice Hon. Komba Kamanda In an effort to ensure speedy trials and timely access to justice, the Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Hon. Justice Kumba Kamanda, has introduced Saturday court sittings across the country. This initiative is part of the implementation of the

By Dadson A. Musa In recent times, Sierra Leone has been plagued by a growing menace that threatens to shake the very foundation of our national progress, reverse hard-won gains, and tarnish the country’s image both at home and abroad, the deadly drug known as Kush has infiltrated our communities,

By Dadson A. Musa An armed robber was shot dead in the early hours of Monday, October 27, 2025, during an attempted burglary at the residence of the director general of the Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) in Bo. According to security sources, the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. when

By Josephine Sesay   In the bustling streets and markets of Freetown, traders are experiencing mixed fortunes as economic pressures continue to shape daily business, while some report modest gains, others say sales have dropped sharply compared to previous months. At the Calaba Town market, Zainab Turay, a fish trader,

By Josephine Sesay   Sierra Leone is on its knees, across Bo, Kenema, Kono, and Freetown, a dark shadow has fallen a shadow called Kush, this deadly drug is stealing our youth, breaking our families, and tearing apart the very fabric of our society, what was once a nation full