As the Premier League season reaches its climax, the race for European football qualification intensifies. With each passing match, the stakes grow higher, and teams jostle for coveted spots in European competitions for the next season. The Premier League offers a pathway to various European tournaments, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and…
Former Nigerian Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, once a prominent figure in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, now faces corruption charges alongside his daughter and son-in-law. Accusations from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) suggest that Sirika abused his power by favoring a company linked to his daughter and son-in-law. Allegedly, contracts were awarded to this…
Chad’s military ruler, General Mahamat Déby, has been declared the official winner of the presidential elections, solidifying his hold on power. According to provisional results released by the State’s Election Body, Gen Déby secured 61.3% of the vote, while his closest contender, Prime Minister Succes Masra, garnered 18.53%. Prime Minister Masra had previously asserted a…
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has taken decisive action following the detention of two high-ranking officials from his personal protection unit over an alleged assassination plot. Serhiy Rud, who has overseen the president’s security detail since 2019, has been relieved of his duties without explanation, as per a succinct presidential decree. The State Guard Administration (UDO)…
During a recent interview on 98.1 radio, US Ambassador Bryan David Hunt shared his perspective on the possibility of a rerun of elections, sparking a flurry of debates and concerns among the public. When asked about the likelihood of a rerun, Ambassador Hunt was firm, stating that such a course of action was not feasible….
The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Conrad Sackey, has taken personal charge of the Ministry’s Situation Room. This move aims to facilitate swift access to accurate information and analysis of community concerns received through the Ministry’s 4060 Toll-Free Line. By engaging directly with these concerns, the Minister intends to proactively address emerging issues…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has kicked off a crucial workshop focusing on Integrated Coastal and Ocean Management in Sierra Leone. Held at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown, the event saw Paul Lamin, Director of Natural Resources Governance, representing the Executive Chairman, spearheading the opening ceremony. Gathering participants from diverse backgrounds, including facilitators from the…
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Henry Musa Kpaka, recently inked a pivotal partnership with OCP Africa aimed at fostering a fair agricultural transition focused on soil health and supporting local farmers. The agreement, solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding signed by OCP’s Senior Vice-President for West Africa, Mehdi Filali, and the Minister,…
Dr. Simeon Owizz Koroma, the esteemed Chief Medical Examiner and Government Consultant Pathologist at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has emerged as a pivotal figure in the ongoing Court Martial trial concerning the attempted coup in Freetown on November 26, 2023. As the 35th prosecution witness, Dr. Koroma’s testimony has provided vital insights into the…
The Iceland Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Her Excellency Asdis Bjarnadottir, led a delegation comprising visiting Members of Parliament, including Dilja Mist Einarsdottir, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Logi Einarsonon, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Icelandic Parliament, and Elin Rosa Sigurdardottir, Director General of the International Development Cooperation Directorate of…