By: Sorie Sesay Kush has been wreaking havoc in Sierra Leone, leading to a rising number of deaths and myriad negative consequences. Users of the drug are experiencing severe health issues, such as swollen feet and organ failure. The drug’s impact extends beyond physical health, as it has led to increased school dropouts and a…
QNET, a 26-year-old global direct selling company focused on lifestyle and wellness, has addressed a news item published in Daybreak Newspaper on June 25th, 2024, titled “QNET Staff Dragged for Fraud.” The article alleges that an individual named Alie Mohammed Conteh, charged with conspiracy to defraud and obtaining money by false pretense, is an employee…
Dr. Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on July 5, 2024, with Namibian authorities and The Dome Sport Facility. This agreement aims to promote traditional sports across 54 African nations and paves the way for the first African Traditional Games, set to take…
The President of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, departed Sierra Leone today for Lagos, Nigeria. He will participate in the 2nd Regional Conference on Countering Information Manipulation and Hate Speech in West Africa. Scheduled from July 9th to 11th, 2024, the conference is organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI)…
The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) of Sierra Leone, Hon. Dr. Conrad Sacky, recently welcomed Ireland’s Ambassador, Mr. Aidan Fitzpatrick, during a courtesy call. This meeting highlights the vital partnership between Sierra Leone and Ireland, particularly through IrishAid, which has played a crucial role in supporting Sierra Leone’s education sector. IrishAid has…
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has issued a public alert urging immediate precautionary measures due to ongoing heavy rainfall across Sierra Leone. The alert emphasizes the need for safety measures to mitigate risks associated with flooding, landslides, and other rain-related hazards. Public Alert Details: Stay Informed:Monitor daily weather forecasts and warnings from the Sierra…
BY: MOHAMED TOBY KARGBO Veteran politician Dr. Alhaji Alpha Khan, in an interview with Epic Radio, confirmed that he was the first to declare his intention to run for Presidential Aspirant before the 2018 Presidential and General Elections. During the convention in Makeni, he realized that Dr. Samura Kamara was also vying for the same…
Mohamed Bah, the Director of Communication at the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), detailed their flood mitigation plans for Freetown. He emphasized that the seasonal outlook from the Metropolitan Agency has been a crucial tool for their preparedness strategies over the years. According to Bah, the latest seasonal outlook predicts increased rainfall on specific days…
The National Public Health Agency (NPHA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of Social Welfare (MOSW), and other key stakeholders, has developed a comprehensive plan to ensure the safe return of Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia amidst COVID-19 concerns. This plan includes continuous engagement with our medical team in Saudi Arabia…
By Theresa Thomas Last week, after years of hard work, the government of President Julius Maada Bio finally succeeded in landing the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant of $480 million. This is one of the largest compact grants ever approved for any country and has been successfully championed by President Bio. All of the money…
