Justice Simeon Allieu Sentences Nigerian Citizen to 30 Years for Illegal Possession of 2.9 Kilograms of Cocaine

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Court of Appeal Judge, Honourable Justice Aiah Simeon Allieu (JA), has sentenced 35-year-old Nigerian citizen, Newton Johnson, to Thirty (30) years’ imprisonment after his conviction for unlawful collection and possession of drugs. Johnson, an engineer by profession, appeared before the Court on two counts; Collecting a Prohibited Drug Without Lawful Authority and Unlawful Possession of…

Two Years of Feed Salone — Are We Eating the Rice We Grow?

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By Edward Dictionary Caulker Two years after President Julius Maada Bio launched his flagship Feed Salone initiative, Sierra Leone’s dream of food self-sufficiency is once again on the national table this time served with optimism, scrutiny, and a familiar question from citizens:“When will we begin to eat the rice and meat?” At a colourful ceremony…

The Yearly Phenomenon of Withheld Results, Ghost Students, and the English Wahala- What the 2025 WASSCE Results Really Reveal

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By Edward “Dictionary” Caulker Each year, the release of Sierra Leone’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results triggers the same emotional rollercoaster joy for some, despair for others, and frustration for many. The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) calls it a story of “progress and challenges.” But beneath the glossy…

Chernor Bah Named West Africa’s Best Minister of Information

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By Aminata Kamara Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education, Honourable Chernor Bah, has been honoured with the title of West Africa’s Best Minister of Information by Afriqu Europe Magazine, marking a proud moment for the nation. The award was formally presented to Minister Bah by Lokombe Nkalulu, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, and Abdoul…

President Bio Says “No Sacred Cows” — Ben Kaifala Calls for “Death Penalty” for Kush Dealers. So Wetin Dae Sup?

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By Edward “Dictionary” Caulker At the heart of State House on October 30th, 2025, President Julius Maada Bio spoke with an edge that cut through the hall’s heavy silence: “Any public official found colluding with traffickers will face the full force of the law. No sacred cows!” This was no routine presidential rhetoric. It was…

Attorney-General’s Office Holds Consultation on Constitutional and Legislative Reforms

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By: Sorie Sesay The Office of the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, with support from the Sierra Leone Democracy Strengthening Programme funded by the European Union, has held a national stakeholder consultation on proposed legislative and constitutional reforms recommended by the Tripartite Committee. The engagement took place at the Country Lodge Hotel in Freetown. Delivering…

SLP Intensifies Nationwide Crackdown on Drug Trafficking as 130 Arrested

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By Aminata Kamara The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse, arresting 130 suspects and seizing large quantities of suspected narcotics in a week-long operation conducted from October 20 to 26, 2025. Speaking at a press briefing held at Police Headquarters in Kingtom, Chief Superintendent of Police Michael…

Wages and Compensation Commission Engages Public Institutions on Pay Reform

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By: Sorie Sesay The Wages and Compensation Commission has commenced a two-day national engagement on data collection for the harmonization and reform of public sector wages. The event, held at the Methodist Hall on Kingharman Road in Freetown, brought together representatives from various government ministries, departments, and agencies. In his opening remarks, the Commission’s Chief…

HRCSL Hosts First National Conference on Human Rights and Climate Change

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By Musa Kamara [Intern Reporter, Epic Radio] The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) has convened its First National Conference on Human Rights and Climate Change at the Bank of Sierra Leone Complex, Kingtom. The event, held under the theme “Integrating a Human Rights-Based Approach into Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Measures and Programmes,” brought…

Government Hosts First-Ever Agrifood Investor Summit to Boost Agricultural Investment

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By: Sorie Sesay The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security under the Feed Salone Project, has hosted a three-day Agrifood Investor Summitat the New Brookfields Hotel in Freetown, aimed at attracting local and international investors into the country’s agricultural sector. In his opening remarks, Dr. Edward Hinga Sandy, Executive…