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By Alpha Abu

The much -talked about relocation of the Pademba Road Correctional Centre is gathering pace with Internal Affairs Minister, David Panda Noah revealing at the weekly government press conference in Freetown on Thursday 26 August 2021 that, Consultants were already working on the architectural designs for the new prison complex to be built at Songo in the Koya rural district, outside the capital, Freetown.

By Mohamed Conteh

Justice John Bosco Allieu at High Court No. 1 in Freetown on Wednesday 25^th August 2021 refused bail to one Saidu Kanu alias Die arraigned before him for robbery and conspiracy.

By Nasratu Kargbo

A Polio vaccination and campaign for three districts, Western Area Urban, Western Area Rural and Tonkolili targeting children from 0 to 59 months will commence on the 27^th to 30^th August 2021. 

By Saio Marrah

The Executive Director of Citizen’s Forum for Democratic Accountability (C4D), Marcus Bangura has said that his organization will focus on engaging schools and public institutions on democratic accountability so as to change the mindset of citizens towards accountability and service delivery.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has ended a two-day capacity building programme for it staff on the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) at their regional office in Kenema.

Speaking at the training held on the 24^th and 25th August 2021, the Manager of Integrated Tax Administration System, Aminata Eyaminde Mansaray said ITAS is a project brought by the government to help improve on the method of collecting revenue in the country.

By Alpha Abu

The World Bank Country Director, Pierre Frank Laporte has praised Sierra Leone for its efforts in combating the spread of coronavirus in the country. Laporte gave the compliment during a courtesy call on President Julius Maada Bio at State House in Freetown on Wednesday 25 August 2021, according to the State House Communications Unit.

By Mohamed Foday Conteh

A pre-trial for Musa Kargbo and three others accused of robbery has concluded at the High Court in Freetown. According to evidence from the Magistrate Court on Pademba Road, the four men were said to have stolen monies and properties worth millions of Leones belonging to Sao Kpato Isatta Max-Kyne.