Nigerians are grappling with a severe dual crisis marked by chronic fuel shortages and a dramatic rise in petrol prices. Despite being one of the world’s largest oil producers, Nigeria relies heavily on imported petroleum products due to its limited refining capacity. Petrol stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) offer the lowest…
The 46th CAF General Assembly convened on Tuesday, October 22, in Addis Ababa, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in attendance. During the meeting, CAF released its audited financial report for 2022-2023 and the budget for 2024-2025. CAF President Patrice Motsepe, who has led the organization since 2021, announced a significant reduction in losses, down to…
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…
The Mayor of Freetown, Her Worship Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, has announced that the 2024-2028 Transform Freetown Development Plan, a successor to the previous 2019-2023 plan, will adopt an inclusive approach. This plan focuses on establishing interventions, determining effective ways to achieve them, and reporting progress, all supported by data innovation. As part of the process, 4,800…
Thomas Daddy Brima, President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), is thrilled to announce Sierra Leone’s participation in the FIFA Connect program. As a member of FIFA, Sierra Leone will join this global initiative aimed at revolutionizing the management of football stakeholders through advanced digitalization. “The FIFA Connect online system is designed to help…
By : Aminata Kamara In a recent interview with Francess Sesay of Slik Television, Lawyer Sorie Sengeh Marah voiced strong objections to the removal of the jury system in Sierra Leone. Marah argued that abolishing the jury system undermines the presumption of innocence for accused persons. He emphasized that the jury system was initially implemented…
South African Soccer chief, Danny Jordaan, who played a key role in bringing the 2010 FIFA World Cup to Africa, has been arrested on charges of fraud and theft. Allegedly, Jordaan used around R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and private security for personal gain. Jordaan,…
Deputy Human Rights Commissioner, Victor Lansana, has voiced strong condemnation following a recent incident involving police intervention at a Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) meeting. In a tweet, Lansana expressed disappointment over police officers preventing aggrieved SLBA members from convening to discuss their grievances without a court order. The controversy unfolded when police officers reportedly…
On Wednesday, the UN Security Council addressed Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, now exacerbated by over 16 months of conflict. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, highlighted the recent surge in violence in El Fasher amid a prolonged siege by the Rapid Support Forces. She condemned the severe suffering of civilians, including famine…
Peace Ambassador Boss LA, also known as Alhaji Amadu Bah, has passionately urged his fellow Sierra Leoneans to resist any calls for protest that could disrupt the nation’s peace. In a recent video statement, Boss LA emphasized the detrimental effects such actions could have on Sierra Leone’s stability. He warned of potential consequences such as…