An accountant working for International Rescue Committee (IRC) is in cells at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for the offence of forgery and fraud of cheques amounting to Le 36 million. Moses Wright, prior to his
Zainab Kanneh, past Tuesday, met her death after receiving a mobile call from an unknown caller. It is revealed that Zainab was ruthlessly murdered by her husband Yaryah Sesay, an employee of Leocem Company at Cline
Sierra Leone’s unforgettable war ended eight/nine years ago, but repeated ruthless conducts of former combatants continues unabated. Reflection is drawn to incidences of attacks on the family of one of Sierra Leone’s former warlords (now Special
In the beginning there was satellite and that was how there was (tele)communications between nations. In the last twenty (20) or so years, technology has transitioned to using more of optical fibers for transmission of
After winning the Carlsberg award for the month of October, the former Old Edwardian striker now Apollon attacking midfielder Mustapha Bangura was back again in action for his side as they defeat A.E.Paphos 1-0 at Tsirio
Acting Chairman of the APC Frankfurt Chapter, Germany, Mr. Mohamed Bangura (in photo) has commended both the Sierra Leonean Ambassador to the Federal republic of Germany, His Excellency Jangopie Siaka Stevens and the High Commissioner
Every year , when it is time for schools to close down for the holidays little huts are erected at the backyards of senior members of the Bondo society called 'sowes' throughout the country. These
The much awaited African International Youth tournament kicked off on Saturday in a glittering opening ceremony that saw series of performances from the Black and White group in a Michael Jackson type performance. Project Fame
Voting is under way in the presidential election run-off in the Ivory Coast, as the nation tries to end a decade of division and instability. (Photo: A night curfew has been imposed, angering the opposition
Mustapha Hadji Bangura the goal scorer for Sierra Leone’s only goal in Cairo in the ongoing African Cup of Nations qualifiers is the new winner of the Carlsberg Award for October 2010 in Cyprus. (Photo: Hadji receives
Next year U-17 championship qualifying teams know their opponent after it was revealed following a draw at the Lake Kivu Serena Hotel in Gisenyi, Rwanda. (Photo: Gambia team) The grouping of the African youth tournament U-17
Freetown – The panel set up to investigate the beating-up and manhandling of ten journalists in February this year, began sittings on Friday 26 November 2010 at the SLAJ Headquarters in Freetown. Opening the SLAJ/SLPP Investigation
After a successful completion of the Hajj, Sierra Leonean pilgrims have begun their journey back home. The exercise started at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport Friday, 26th November, 2010. (Photo: A group of
In 1994 I was one of the proud recipients of the United Nations Environmental Protection Agency’s UNEP award for Environmental activities. There were about 20 of us from across the globe. Among my colleagues was
My heartfelt thanks to those who telephoned me last week after my article, “We Must Be United”, which touch on negative tribalism in Sierra Leone, and was published in newspapers. One caller, in melodramatic diction,
