Tragic Accident Claims Six Lives at Okra Hill
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 left the community in shock…....
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Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Acid Attack
By Aminata Abu Bakarr Kamara Police have apprehended one Abdul Kassim Turay who is alleged to have poured acid on Ibrahim Conteh. Turay is currently in custody at the Mile 91 Police Division where further investigations are being conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Turay was reportedly arrested following a tip-off to…...
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Empowering Over Pressuring: African Parents Should Rethink Early Marriage Expectations
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 their daughters instead of pushing…...
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Tourism Ministry Launches Massive Clean-Up Campaign at Lumley-Aberdeen Beach
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 combat the growing issue of…...
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Agriculture in Lungi: A Vital Pillar of the Local Economy
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, maize, and vegetables like peppers…...
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Safety Concerns Escalate as Another Multi-Storey Building Collapses
By Kadiatu A. Turay The collapse of a seven-storied building at Shell New Road has sparked renewed fears over construction safety standards in Freetown. This incident, which occurred earlier today, has raised concerns about the structural integrity of many multi-storied buildings across the city. While details on casualties and damages are still emerging, witnesses…...
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Two Children Reported Dead in Suspected Food Poisoning
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, Sulaiman Bangura, age 5, and…...
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20 People in Police Net for Gruesome Murder of Lebanese National
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. 26 Hangha Road in Kenema…...
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Govt. Urges Full-Scale Investigation into Collapse of 7-Storied Building – Lead Story
By Amara Thoronka and Sulaiman Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio has assured government’s support for victims of the recent 7-storey building collapse at Shell New Road, east Freetown. The collapse of the building, housing several people and shops, occurred on Monday, 16th September, 2024, at a time the President had departed the country for…...
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Invitation for Bids
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Construction of two (2) 50,000 MT storage facilities in Mambolo and Kycheon (Kambia) Procurement Number: MAFS/ENG/WRK/NCB/2024/001 Date of First Issue: 17th September 2024 The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has allocated funds from Government of Sierra Leone towards the establishment of rice agro-hub for improved […]
