By Saio Marrah
The second prosecution witness, Mustapha Conteh, in the ongoing manslaughter trial involving the then Managing Director of Skye Bank in Sierra Leone, Ikubolaje Nicol over the alleged killing of his junior staff, Ms. Sinnah Kai Kargbo, has testified that he saw the deceased in the bathroom, trembling and biting her tongue.
By Saio Marrah
A magistrate in Freetown has remanded popular businessman Ali Jaffa in custody for alleged unlawful possession of arms. The 50-year-old businessman appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Friday 26th April, 2024.
Jaffa faces six counts ranging from being found in possession of ammunition without license and having control of small arms without license, unlawful concealment of small arms, keeping a greater number of small arms without license and among others.
By Politico Staff Writer
In order to support local councils for feeder roads construction and rehabilitation to enhance Feed Salone Programme, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has handed over three compactor machines worth millions of Leones to Kenema District Council.
The machines were meant for local contractors that are on roads rehabilitation and construction in the district.
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The PWD Area Youth Development Organisation East of Freetown, has at a press conference, expressed its commitment to help government beat the abuse of deadly narcotic substances like Kush and other harmful drugs common among youths.
The Secretary General of the youth group, Mohamed Badamasi Cole said they are disturbed and concerned over the growing menace of the synthetic drug known as kush, and as an organisation they have made it their priority to tackle it.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
As part of his commitment, Minister of Transport and Aviation (MTA), Alhaji Fanday Turay after signing his performance contract, promised to improve domestic revenue generation for the ministry and its agencies to the tune of 1.5 million dollars and ensure compliance with budgetary level and its regulations by 85%.
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
Sierra Leone on Thursday 25th April observed World Malaria Day which also saw the roll-out of the National Malaria Vaccine campaign at State House in Freetown.
The nationwide malaria campaign will see the distribution of nearly 5.4 million special Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) using a digitized registration system. With $5.3 million from the Global Fund, UNICEF, WHO, and other partners are supporting the Ministry of Health in this effort.
By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah
The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby has assured the public of restoring electricity power at the various public hospitals, in the wake of the recent irregular supply of power in various parts of the country.
A press release from the minister’s office dated 24th April 2024 said they are aware of the current electricity challenges faced by hospitals.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
