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By Saio Marrah

The first accused in the ongoing Sierra Leone UN Chancery Building case, Saidu Nallo, during his testimony at the Freetown High Court no.1 was seen sobbing while telling the court that the corruption case was levied against him at a time he had dedicated all his time to national service.

Nallo said that during that time, he had no time with his family  due to his service that was highly demanded at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and the Mission in New York. 

By Politico staff writer

As the supply of water in the Western Area decreases, the Guma Valley Water Company has called on citizens to stop deforestation which is said to be a major factor for the low water supply.

The call was made in a statement issued by the company on the 14^th July, 2023.

It recalled that for over 3 decades now, the company has been championing the issue of forest conservation in the Western Area Peninsula Park. The championing it said was a result of the forests and water sources that are closely intertwined.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Member of Parliament for Karene District Mohamed Bangura  has said their party’s National Advisory Committee (NAC) didn’t do thorough consultation before taking the decision to boycott all forms of governance.

Bangura made this statement in an online interview broadcast on the 15^th July 2023 whilst explaining the reasons he did not adhere to the demands made by his party.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

The second list of appointed cabinet ministers has seen Augusta James Teima become the first woman Sports Minister of Sierra Leone.

Her appointment was confirmed in a press release from the Secretary to President Julius Maada Bio the president released the list of appointed ministers on the 15^th July, 2023.

She replaces Ibrahim Nyelenkeh who according to many members of a popular Sports Whatsapp forum did well during his tenure as sports minister.

By Politico staff writer

The Police in Waterloo say residents in a community called Fullah Town have alerted officers to the site of an unidentified adult male corpse.

An update from the Waterloo Police Division Media dated 15^th July, 2023 said the body  of the man whose  name and address could not be traced, was discovered with a deep  wound to the forehead, and with a broken leg and several lacerations all over his body.

The Waterloo Police had asked the public to help them with useful information in respect of the said corpse.

By Saio Marrah

Justice Adrian Fisher has ordered a bench warrant for a juror, Osman D. Conteh who could spend one week in detention for failing to attend a murder trial in which he is one of the 12 jurors.

Justice Fisher said at the High Court No.1 on Friday 14^th July 2023 that the punishment for the contempt of court offence will be instituted until next Friday, the adjourned date for the murder trial.

By Mabinty M. Kamara and Nasratu Kargbo
After several controversies around the credibility of the June 24 General Elections in Sierra Leone, 96 elected Members of Parliament and Paramount Chief Members of parliament out of a total of  149 (one hundred and forty-nine) yesterday subscribed to the oath of office.