By Saio Marrah
The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment for former President, Ernest Bai Koroma, and top officials of his former government including Dr. Samura Kamara who held different posts in that administration.
The three-judge panel chaired by Justice Ivan Sesay made the announcement on Monday 2nd October 2023 noting that the judgment will be delivered within two weeks and that notices will be served to all parties concerned.
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
Members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) over the weekend embarked on cleaning the Kenema Government Hospital, assisted by youth groups, the Fire Force, and the Bike Riders Union.
According to the Commander Second Infantry Brigade in Kenema, Colonel Alimamy Osman Kamara, they decided to undertake such a venture as part of the civil-military cooperation to help clean and beautify the central government hospital.
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Musa Timothy Kabba has said Ministers needed to be briefed on state protocols and that the new facility at the ministry will be at the centre of such an exercise.
Kabba made this observation to the Chief Minister, Dr. David Sengeh during his on the spot check at the Ministry on the 2nd of October this year.
Kabba said they want to ensure that Ministers and MDA heads are trained so they could perform well during state functions.
By Nasratu Kargbo
Children in some villages in Bo district have been walking for more than five miles to and from school, according to the Vice Principal of Agricultural and Vocational Secondary School in Jerehun, Gerald G. Khama.
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
A Prominent Politician in his early 50s, Prince Bindi on the 29th of September 2023 made his second appearance before Presiding Magistrate, Lamin Macathy of Court No.2 for alleged Sexual Penetration of a 9-year-old girl.
The accused was charged with three counts of sexual penetration-related offences.
By Saio Marrah
A Prosecution Witness in the ongoing preliminary investigation into a case of murder at a magistrate court in Freetown has testified that the accused, Mohamed Jagitay lured the deceased, Ibrahim Jagitay from their residence on the pretext that they were invited to a party.
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The Electricity Distribution Supply Authority (EDSA) says it has identified and arrested many residents engaged in electricity irregularities.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
