Man sexually abuses his 14-year-old niece
By Alusine Fullah A 14-year-old girl is reported to have been sexually abused by her uncle at Masiaka. The incident left the young girl broken as she was deflowered in a horrifying manner by a relative, she had so much respect for. According to a witness, the act was noticed by the victim’s father…...
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Thugs, Not Political Parties, in Coup Attempt – IGR
By Amara Thoronka The Institute for Governance Reform (IGR) has, based on its research and observation, said that the November 26 security incident, which later turned out to be a coup attempt, was carried out by persons – violence entrepreneurs, commonly known as thugs – who wanted to capture the state for ‘self-regarding…...
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Court sends Man To 45 Years Imprisonment for Murder
By: Mohamed Mansaray in Kenema The High Court Judge in Kenema, Hon. Justice France Banks-Kamara on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, handed down forty-five years’ imprisonment on Abdulai Ibrahim for Murder contrary to Law. The particulars of offence stated that the accused, Abdulai Ibrahim a farmer of Tojobu village on December 9, 2022 at Tojobu,…...
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Citizens express concerns over increased data tariffs & network constraints
By: Fatmata B. Sow Some people in Freetown have expressed dissatisfaction over the increase in mobile data tariffs and the challenges in accessing quality and affordable network for browsing. The frustrations followed after the National Communications Authority and MNOs recently reviewed prices which sparked reactions from CSOs and members of the public. The…...
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NatCA Unveiling: Communication Minister Urges MNOs to increase accessibility, affordability & quality
By Sheku Putka Kamara The Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima M. Bah has urged mobile network operators (MNOs) to increase accessibility, affordability & quality in providing services to people. She was speaking on Friday, December 15th, 2023 during the official launching and unveiling of the former National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM) now National…...
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Education is the only thing we can use to get a better society – says education activist
By Sulaiman Jalloh Abdul Karim Kamara, the Chief Executive Officer of Educational Empowerment for Children in Africa, said education is the only thing Sierra Leone needs to become a better society. He was speaking on Friday, December 8, 2023, in the east end of Freetown after a short debate organized by his organization that…...
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UASA suspends industrial action
By Amara Thoronka TheUnion of Academic Staff Association (UASA) has suspended its strike action. This is according to a public notice dated 13th December 2023 and signed by the association’s spokesperson, Dr. Tonya Musa. It could be recalled that UASAwas in series of engagements with Ministry of Technical and Higher Education, Ministry of…...
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Juba Hill: A Tale of Water Crisis, Neglect, and Thirst
By Chernor Mohamadu Jalloh In the heart of Freetown, the struggle for clean drinking water supply access has become a defining narrative for urban dwellers. Among these communities, Juba Hill in the West end stands out as an example of the severe challenges due to irregular water supply devised by the Guma Valley Water…...
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Acting AG Submits 2022 Audit Report to Parliament
By Martin Sandy The Acting Auditor-General, Abdul Aziz has submitted the Auditor-General’s Annual Report 2022 to Parliament on Thursday14th December, 2023. The report was submitted in line with Section 119(4) of the 1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone which states that the Auditor-General shall within twelve months of the end of the immediate preceding financial…...
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Captain Valentine Strasser condemns coup attempt
Captain (Rtd) Valentine Strasser has condemned the coup attempt on November 26th 2023 in which the armoury at Wilberforce Military Barracks, central prison and some police stations in Freetown were attacked, causing panic, deaths and escape of prisoners. Strasser is a former military ruler of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council(NPRC)…...
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