The Family Support Unit (FSU) of the Pujehun Police Division is investigating a tragic incident involving the suspected poisoning of a five-month-old boy with caustic soda. The report was filed by Adama Dolleh, the child’s mother, from Sogballeh Village in Fikil Section, Selbural Chiefdom, Bonthe District. According to ASP Kenawa John Square, the Media Officer…
The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Bo Rangers and Mogbwemo Queens for their stellar performances in the 2023/24 season, which culminated in their championship titles in the Sierra Leone Premier League for men and women, respectively. Bo Rangers displayed exceptional resilience, skill, and teamwork throughout the season, ultimately securing the…
Ms. Isata Mahoi, the Minister of Gender, recently met with the Female Caucus of Parliament to discuss key aspects of the Anti-Child Marriage and Child Rights Act. This meeting aimed to integrate the insights of female Members of Parliament (MPs) into the draft before its formal presentation for debate and potential enactment in Parliament. Minister…
Hon. Philip Tetema Tondonch, the former Deputy Minister of Works in Sierra Leone, is under investigation for alleged deceptive practices involving a German investor. The controversy dates back to 2022, centered around Hon. Tondonch’s role in a disputed land transaction that has financially impacted the investor. The investor had sought to establish a modern electronics…
Ozonbay Chower, a suspected drug trafficker, has died after ingesting a significant quantity of illicit drugs during a police operation in Freetown, the nation’s capital. This incident occurred amid a heightened crackdown on drug trafficking and substance abuse by the Sierra Leone Police (SLP). Francis Brima Meinday, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Regional Commander for…
Dr. Richard Conteh, a prominent member of the All People’s Congress (APC), has expressed deep disappointment over the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone’s (ECSL) refusal to comply with the APC’s request for clarification on the 2023 presidential election results. This refusal has raised significant concerns about the transparency and accountability of the electoral process in…
Farmers in Vaama Kasuay Village, located in Kori Chiefdom, are urgently calling on local authorities to intervene in the ongoing destruction of their crops by roaming cattle herds. The farmers report that over 50 farms have suffered significant damage, severely impacting their livelihoods. Mohamed Sesay, the sectional youth chairperson for Vaama Section, explained that an…
Sandra Sidiki, a widow with six children living in Makeni, Northern Sierra Leone, is urgently requesting help to support her family. Sandra shared that she lost her husband six years ago, and since then, life has been extremely difficult for her and her children. She revealed that her only means of survival is begging, and…
Haja Nema, a woman from Sierra Leone, has taken to Facebook to share her distressing experience involving an alleged scam related to the Hajj pilgrimage. According to her account, she and her companions were defrauded of $11,000 by individuals identified as Alhaji TS Bangura, his wife Fatmata TS Bangura, and Sulaiman Barrie. The alleged scam…
When the Tripartite Committee was established in October 2023, it sparked hope throughout Sierra Leone. Many believed this committee, tasked with investigating election malpractice allegations, could strengthen democracy and accountability in the country. The outcomes of its findings were eagerly anticipated as potentially pivotal for Sierra Leone’s future stability. Following the 2023 elections, the opposition…