A 47-year-old police officer, Abu Bakarr Yillah, from the Operations Division at Kambia Police Division, has been remanded in custody on murder charges. Yillah appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Thursday, 26th August 2024, in connection with the fatal shooting of Fasineh Bangura in Yana Village, Tambakha Yombagie Chiefdom,…
Ghana’s largest opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), staged nationwide protests on Tuesday, demanding an audit of the voter roll ahead of December’s general election. The demonstrations, which took place in all 16 regional capitals, including Accra, saw massive turnout from NDC supporters. NDC leaders, including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Chairman Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, criticized…
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…
Amanda Knox, known for the highly publicized case involving the murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher in 2007, has been reconvicted for slander by a court in Florence. This comes years after her acquittal of the murder charge. Knox will not be imprisoned for the slander conviction as she has already served four years…
A significant number of Sierra Leone Police (SLP) officers have completed intensive training in public order management, forensic science, technology, and cybersecurity, led by First YUMAJ Consultancy Group with government support. At the closing ceremony, Inspector General William Fayia Sellu emphasized that this private-led initiative—marking a first on the academy’s campus—aims to strengthen SLP’s operational…
In the quiet communities of Sierra Leone, breast cancer has long been a silent killer, with many women unaware of its dangers. Often, the disease is only recognized at its most deadly stage, leaving families and communities devastated. Myths, misconceptions, and a lack of accessible information have worsened the impact, leading to untimely deaths. However,…
The United States Coast Guard has recently completed training 30 members of Sierra Leone’s Maritime Security sector. The training focused on search and rescue operations in the ocean and response to oil spills. During the sessions, participants engaged in discussions on how to create a structured and ordered response during high-stakes, nerve-wracking events. This comprehensive…
The U.S. Foreign Policy Association awarded its prestigious Foreign Policy Association Medal to President Dr. Julius Maada Bio at the 2024 World Leadership Forum Dinner. This honor recognizes his exemplary leadership and contributions to national progress and global diplomacy. In his acceptance speech, President Bio expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the medal symbolizes…
Three-month-old Reem Abu Hayya was the sole survivor of an Israeli airstrike that devastated her home near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip on Monday. The attack claimed the lives of 10 people, including Reem’s parents and five siblings aged 5 to 12. Her grandmother, Sayida Abu Hayya, lamented the loss, questioning the fate of…
Gbandoma Alfred Sovula Esq., son of former Inspector General of Police Ambrose Sovula, has made history as Sierra Leone’s youngest Paramount Chief. At just 34, Sovula triumphed in the Bumpeh Ngao Chiefdom chieftaincy election in Bo District, Southern Province. This significant victory underscores his rising influence in local governance. The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone…