By Hafsatu Bangura Lawyers of the former President, Ernest Bai Koroma have secured him bail and medical leave. Justice Samuel Taylor who was the presiding judge at the high court on the matter ordered that the former President be granted bail and taken to Nigeria for medical leave. According to Justice Taylor, the former President…
By Edward Dictionary Caulker Prominent entertainment journalist and media publicist Ibrahim Koroma (Prezo Koroma) has stated that Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry lacks the structural capacity to make local entertainers financially successful. Speaking on Epic Radio’s Entertainment Review program, Koroma emphasized that unless artists push their content beyond national borders, wealth will remain out of reach….
High Court Judge, Honourable Justice Isata Susan Sellu-Tucker, has sentenced two people for unlawful possession of prohibited drugs, contrary to the National Drugs Control Act No. 10 of 2008. The Defendants, Sheka Kamara aged 25, of Leah Street, off Kissy Road, Freetown, and Abu Bakarr Sesay aged 55, of Kosso Town, Freetown, were arraigned before…
By: Reginald Brian Ojukutu Sawyerr Tensions escalated at the Southern Arena on Sunday as a section of Bo Rangers supporters staged a public protest calling for the immediate sacking of head coach John Keister, despite the team’s 2-1 victory over Star Sport Academy. Chanting “Keister must go!” and holding placards with messages like “Bo Rangers…
On Tuesday, Guinea’s Foreign Minister S.E. Morisanda Kouyate and Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Timothy Kabbah held a joint press conference in Freetown to provide clarity on a recent incident in Guinea that had sparked public concern regarding deportations. Minister Kouyate addressed the media, explaining that reports of widespread deportations were based on misunderstandings. He clarified…
By Sorie Sesay The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning on Wednesday, 26th June 2025, convened the final presentation of the Resilient Urban Sierra Leone Project (RUSLP) at its conference room on the 3rd Floor of Youyi Building, Brookfields. The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs),…
By: Sorie Sesay The Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone (ECSL) on Tuesday officially launched its first-ever Digital Media Center at its headquarters in Freetown, marking a significant milestone in the Commission’s efforts to enhance transparency and civic engagement in the electoral process. Speaking at the grand opening ceremony, ECSL Commissioner Zainab Umu Moseray described the…
By: James Kamara-Manneh jkmanneh2020@gmail.com In recent weeks, the digital pulse of Sierra Leone has been unsettled. From Freetown’s bustling business hubs to the remote corners of Kono and Kailahun, citizens have expressed growing frustration over rising data costs, poor service delivery, and what many now describe as a blatant disregard for public and parliamentary authority…
When Rema, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation from Benin City, skyrocketed to global fame—selling out international shows and becoming the first African artist to achieve over a billion streams on Spotify—his next move was clear: he returned home for a victory lap. “I have Benin City blood rushing through my veins,” the artist, whose real name…
On World Food Day, President Julius Maada Bio marked the first anniversary of the Feed Salone Project by launching its One-Year Report, showcasing the initiative’s achievements in combating food insecurity in Sierra Leone. The launch took place in Kailahun District, featuring cultural displays and exhibitions of local agricultural products. Farmers proudly displayed their harvests, reflecting…
