Citizens express concern over the unfairness of the Masiaka-Hastings toll deal
By Dadson A. Musa I remember vividly when the construction of the road started and hastily the toll gates were constructed and the collection of money got away. Then, the road clearing and widening had just begun. The alternate road as an option was a must but government made no effort to make it…...
RAIC collaborates with Audit Service on records management
By Martin Sandy The Right to Access Information Commission (RAIC) has on Friday 9th February, 2024 met the management of the Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) for effective collaboration on providing Access to Information as a vehicle to enable transparency, accountability and good governance in Sierra Leone. The meeting took place in the conference […]
“His Excellency cannot do it alone” – RCB MD
By Amara Thoronka Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB)has challenged Sierra Leoneans to join President Julius Maada Bio in developing the country, encouraging citizens to celebrate one another as it bears no positive results when we pull down one another. “Let’s celebrate one other. Let’s stop the pulling…...
President Bio delivers peace message to Muslims in Bo
By Sulaiman Jalloh President Julius Maada Bio delivered a message of peace to hundreds of Muslims in Bo, southern Sierra Leone; stressing that Islam embraces peace and called on all Muslims to embody the principles of Islam. The President was delivering a speech as the guest speaker on Friday, February 9th, 2024, during the…...
25 years imprisonment for conspiracy and shop breaking
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema Justice Francis Banks-Kamara of the High Court in Kenema has on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, sentenced one Mike Coker a mechanic of HOW-FOR-DO Lorry Park in Kenema to Twenty-Five Years (25 yrs.) imprisonment for conspiracy and shop breaking. According to the particulars of offence, Mike Coker, John Swaray alias…...
Bench Warrant for ETU Finance Officer
By Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema The High Court in Kenema, presided over by the High Court Judge, Hon. Justice Francis Banks-Kamara has on February 7, 2024 issued Bench warrant of arrest whereas Sheku Abdulai Kamara stands charged with the offence of failing to attend Court. The warrant is to produce the Accused in court…...
The USD 1.5 million has nothing to do with re-run of election – US Ambassador clarifies
By Sulaiman Jalloh United State Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Bryan David Hunt has clarified that the 1.5 million United State dollars donated by the American government has nothing to do with a re-run election in Sierra Leone, noting the money is to support the electoral review committee setup by President Bio to facilitate…...
Liberia President Joseph Boakai takes drug test, says he will lead by example
By Sulaiman Jalloh In a great move to ensure good leadership, and in keeping with his declaration of drugs as a national health emergency in the country, the President of the Republic of Liberia HE Joseph Nyuma Boakai and his Vice President Jeremiah K. Koung on Wednesday February 7, 2024 participated in the Drugs…...
Govt and importers reach agreement on Sani Abacha traffic diversion
By Dadson A. Musa On the 3rd. February 2024, a meeting was held at the office of the minister the Importers Association met with the Transport and Aviation Ministe, Fanday Turay and Deputy Trade Minister, Fatmata Kargbo on the 3rd February 2024 to clarify the one-way traffic issue at Sani Abachi Street in…...
“I have no business in appointing an acting VC and Principal if there was a Pro-Vice Chancellor”- Minister
The Minister Tertiary and Higher Education, Dr Wurie informed the press on Tuesday, 6th February, 2024 that the dissolved USL Court failed to appoint the Pro Vice Chancellor as provided in the Universities Act 2021. “I have no business in appointing an acting Vice Chancellor and Principal if there was a Pro Vice Chancellor,” she…...