Entertainment in Sierra Leone: How far have we come?
By Sheku Putka Kamara The other day, there were talks about how Nigerian singer, Mayorkun who failed to appreciate Sierra Leonean singer and TikToker, Jacob the Therapist having performed the remix of the latter’s ‘Nack’ song at the O2 Arena during Davido’s concert. Social media was flooded with a range of libertarian perspectives when…...
Message from The Publisher: War Against Corruption Rages On
The War Against Corruption in Sierra Leone took a more serious dimension in recent weeks following the unearthing of the alleged diversion of Le 6.8 billion into a fake bank account in Kabala by some unscrupulous employees of the Ministry of Finance and the Sierra Leone Roads Authority. What is rather puzzling but encouraging is […]
Agric Ministry Facilitates Joint Meeting to Boost Feed Salone Strategy Implementation
Dadson A. Musa The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security held a two-day joint planning meeting aimed at facilitating effective implementation of the Feed Salone strategy. The gathering, held at the Diwazzard complex in Bo City on Friday 16th February, saw the participation of councils, district agriculture officers, agricultural agencies, farmers, and projects. The…...
Sierra Leone: Only national cohesion will bring stability to her
By Pastor Mohamed Sesay The man called Wise King Solomon in the Bible, got his name, which means ‘Peaceable” from the fact that throughout his 40 years reign over Israel, there was perfect peace not only within Israel itself but with all the surrounding nations. This was in contrast with the reign of his […]
VP Juldeh Jalloh speaks on SL’s success story under President Bio at AU
By Amara Thoronka Representing President Julius Maada Bio and the People of Sierra Leone at the African Union 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Ethiopia, Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh eloquently presented two significant reports generally geared toward consolidating democracy and development and also repositioning the stance of Africa […]
First Lady Empowers Female Journalists with Scholarships and Support
By Michaella Faith Wright In a heartwarming display of commitment to women’s empowerment, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Madam Fatima Bio, has extended a helping hand to the female journalist group, Women in the Media Sierra Leone (WIMSAL). Through the Hands-Off Our Girls (HOOG) Foundation, Madam Fatima Bio provided financial and administrative support […]
APC’s Musa Tarawallie is neither here nor there
By Pastor Mohamed Sesay The man called Alhaji Musa Tarawallie is the son of the late Taracid Tarawallie, a former member of the Sierra Leone People’s Party. Taracid Tarawallie was an honourable man who was able to hold the Parliamentary seat at Ribbi Chiefdom for the SLPP. Musa Tarawallie was an SLPP but was […]
VP Juldeh Jalloh shares SL’s success story on scaling up nutrition with AU leaders
By Amara Thoronka The Honourable Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has been sharing his enviable experience at the ongoing 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government taking place in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. “I participated in the African Union High-Level Round Table in Ethiopia today […]
President Bio Meets Outgoing Bar Association Executive, Commends the Bar President for Her Leadership
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio on Wednesday, 14th February, 2024, at State House received the outgoing executive members of the Sierra Leone Bar Association, who called at his office to update him on key achievements during their tenure, and commended their leadership role in nation building. Its President, Eddinia Michaela Swallow Esq., thanked […]
Le8.6 billion corruption case at MOF: 2 found Guilty, 5 cleared but referred for administrative action
By Amara Thoronka The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has completed investigations into an 8.6 Billion Old Leones [8.6 Million New Leone] corruption case involving some staff at the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Accountant General’s Department and Sierra Leone Roads Authority. Of the said money, 4.6 Million New Leones was recently recovered by the ACC. […]