By: James Kamara-Manneh Tension gripped Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1 on Monday, 16 February, after Magistrate Mustapha Brima Jah abruptly left the courtroom without formally adjourning the ongoing matter between the State and Lansana Dumbuya, Secretary General of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC). The case, which had been adjourned to Monday for continuation…
By Osman Marah The National Civil Registration Authority (NCRA) has announced an increase in the cost of all categories of its multi-purpose and securitized biometric identity cards, citing currency fluctuations and rising global production costs. In a public notice signed by Director General Mohamed Mubashir Massaquoi, the Authority said the new prices will take effect…
By Osman Marah The Political Parties Regulation Commission (PPRC) has granted a six-month extension to the current National Executive Committee (NEC), National Advisory Committee (NAC), and other elected officials of the All People’s Congress (APC), allowing them to remain in office beyond the expiration of their three-year mandate. In a directive dated February 13, 2026,…
By: Osman Marah The remand of the Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya, marks a significant moment in Sierra Leone’s evolving political climate. Coming at a time of heightened rivalry between the opposition and the ruling administration, the case carries legal, political, and institutional implications. One of the most striking aspects…
By: Marion P. George The Budget Advocacy Network (BAN), in collaboration with Christian Aid, has officially launched a new advocacy resource titled Navigating Power, positioning it as a strategic tool for civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in increasingly restrictive civic environments. The launch, held on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at the El Greco Conference Hall…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu-Sawyer A wave of emotion has swept through Sierra Leone’s football community after Christian Caulker publicly expressed his deep pain over the match-fixing case that continues to cloud his career. In a heartfelt message shared publicly, the former national team defender lamented what he described as betrayal and emotional devastation following years…
The Sierra Leone Broadcasters Association (SiLBA) has officially commenced its National Membership Certification Exercise, beginning in the Southern Region, in a move aimed at strengthening institutional identity, accountability, and unity among registered radio stations across the country. Delivering the opening and welcome remarks, the Regional Vice President of SiLBA Southern Region underscored the importance of…
By: John Lamin Alpha (Bigdaddy) A fresh controversy has emerged in Sierra Leone’s entertainment sector following a public notice by the Association of Music Producers Sierra Leone (AMPE-SL) distancing itself from the upcoming Producers’ Retreat 2026 organized by the Office of the Entertainment Ambassador. At the center of the debate is a simple but troubling…
By James Kamara-Manneh The National Secretary General of the opposition All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya Esq., has been remanded in custody following his appearance before Magistrate Brima Jah at the Pademba Road Magistrate Court in Freetown. Mr. Dumbuya was arraigned on three counts, including incitement, insulting conduct, and public insult against the President, contrary…
By Fatmata Lebbie The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) are investigating the alleged killing of Catherine Valentina Kamanda, a senior matron at Connaught Hospital and lecturer at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), who was found dead at her residence in Goderich. Police say the incident occurred between 11:00 p.m. on February 8…
