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: 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: 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 Patrick Sallia The testimony of Dr. Simeon Owizz Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Chief Medical Examiner and 10th prosecution witness in State v. Abdul Kpaka, has become a pivotal and contentious moment in the on-going murder trial surrounding the death of Sia Fatu Kamara. While the pathologist firmly maintained that Kamara’s death was the result of…
By: Sorie Sesay Flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC), Sheikh Alhaji Mohamed Omodu Kamara, popularly known as Jagaban, has donated Le 1,187,500,000 to support the extension and strengthening of the APC Northwest Regional Office, Bai Bureh Hall, in Port Loko District. The donation was made on February 4, 2026, at Masiaka and is…
By Aminata Kamara Calls are mounting for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to question the National Secretary General of the All People’s Congress (APC), Lansana Dumbuya, following alleged remarks he made during a party gathering at the Atouga Mini Stadium in Freetown. Mr. Dumbuya is accused by critics and political observers of referring to the…
By Sorie Sesay The Surgeons in Action Foundation has commenced a new round of free surgical operations at the Sierra Leone Police Hospital in Kingtom Police Barracks, aimed at improving access to specialized healthcare for police personnel and surrounding communities. The medical outreach, which started on Monday, February 2, 2026, includes comprehensive medical screening to…
By Aminata Kamara Sierra Leone’s toll road system generated an estimated US$172 million between 2017 and 2026, but the government received only about US$1 million per year, according to a new report by the Institute for Governance Research (IGR). The findings are contained in IGR’s “ED Pa D Case” report, which reviewed toll revenue performance…
