Rokupr Town Faces Blackout Due to Fire Incident at Power House

By Thaimu T Kamara Residents of Rokupr community are enduring a challenging situation of blackout, following a devastating fire at the Power Leone facility that supplies electricity to the area. The fire, which reportedly was ignited by an unidentified individual, has left the community grappling with the consequences of prolonged darkness and disruptions to […]
Cybercrime – Online Scams and Identity Theft on the Rise
By Kadiatu A. Turay In today’s digital era, cybercrime has become a global concern, with online scams and identity theft increasing at an alarming rate. Criminals have exploited the internet’s rapid expansion, targeting unsuspecting individuals and organizations for financial gain. As more people embrace digital banking, e-commerce, and social media, cyber criminals have […]
WAADO Empowers Over 1000 Women and Girls Through Skills Training and Advocacy

By Michaella Faith Wright The Women’s Advocacy and Agricultural Development Organization (WAADO), a Sierra Leonean community-based organization (CBO) founded in 2007 by Doris Fatima Webber, has empowered over 1,000 vulnerable women and girls through skills training and advocacy initiatives aimed at economic empowerment and policy change. With its motto, “Women Can Build a Better…...
SLAJ President Ahmed Sahid Nasralla – A Champion for Journalists’ Rights and Safety

By Michaella Faith Wright Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, popularly known as “De Monk,” has been hailed as one of the most hardworking presidents of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ). Under his leadership, the association has made significant strides in protecting the lives and rights of journalists across the country. Since assuming office, Nasralla…...
Emma Kargbo – A Journey of Resilience, Education, and Empowerment

By Michaella Faith Wright Emma Kargbo’s story is one of determination, resilience, and the unyielding belief in the power of education. Despite becoming a mother at the tender age of 15, Emma has defied the odds and is now pursuing her dream of earning a degree while inspiring young women to chase their ambitions…....
Eastern Police Division Gets New LUC

By Thaimu T Kamara Superintendent George Momoh has been appointed as the new Local Unit Commander (LUC) for the Eastern Police Division. He had worked for Mongoe Town Community. Superintendent Momoh brings a wealth of experience to his new role and has expressed commitment to fostering peace and security within the community. Speaking to […]
Eastina M.B. Taylor – Championing Gender Equality and Empowerment Through Media

By Michaella Faith Wright Eastina M.B. Taylor, a seasoned journalist and media consultant with over 15 years of experience, has dedicated her career to promoting human rights, social justice, and gender equality. She is the current President of Women in the Media Sierra Leone, an organization focused on empowering female journalists to use their…...
NSA Congratulates Female Boxer for winning Gold

The National Sports Authority (NSA) congratulates Sierra Leone’s featherweight female boxer Josefine Angel Betist for winning the AFBC Prestigious Solidarity and Fraternity Boxing Gala in Tunisia. NSA sees Josefine’s victory as an inspiration for other female athletes in other sporting disciplines. For this feat, it extends hearty thanks to the Executive body of the Sierra […]
Parliament Accepts Payment Plan of $760,000 for Zoodlabs

Following continued hearings on Friday 24/01/2025, on the Auditor General’s Report for 2023 in respect of Zoodlabs outstanding liabilities owed to the Government of Sierra Leone to the tune of $ 760,000, the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) during its seventh sitting accepted a resolution for a monthly payment of $ 60,000, beginning January 2025 […]
Nine Persons in Police Custody for Murder of Journalist Mattia

By Sulaiman Jalloh Detective Assistant Commissioner of Police Allieu Jalloh, head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Sierra Leone Police, has said that in connection to the killing of Journalist Samuel Brima Mattia, former employee of the VOPAD Radio located at the east end of Freetown, nine people have been arrested, including the station…...