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By Saio Marrah

Lance Corporal Abu Bakarr Koroma alias opanday is now a free man after he was found not guilty on grounds of insanity at the time of allegedly committing mutiny, murder and other military offences in connection with the November 2023 failed coup.

Judge Advocate, Mark Ngegba gave the ruling on Tuesday August 20, 2024 after the lead Legal Aid Board lawyer, Ibrahim Bangura applied for the court to return a not guilty verdict by reason of Corporal Koroma’s mental health condition.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

The Sierra Leone Correctional Service (SLCS) has developed a project proposal on large-scale mechanized farming that will help provide food to feed inmates and the public thereby reducing monies spent on food items, according to its officials.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

During the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget hearing at the Ministry of Finance main conference room on the 19^th of August 2024, the Registrar at the Civil Service Training College (CSTC), Mohamed Taylor explained how they plan to transform the institution into a Public Service Academy (PSA) by 2029.

The transformation is one of the college’s five-year strategic plans which also includes renovation and expansion of existing facilities to accommodate more trainees and provide a modern learning environment.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

Two years on since a 22 year old  IPAM student, Namisa Fatmata Kamara’s body was found in a shallow grave at the compound of the Bobani-Brownes at Sumaila town on the 9^th August, 2022, the family is still wondering when they could get  justice for their daughter.

Mariama Kargbo, the mother of the late Namisa told Politico that since the incident happened two years ago when the Police obtained statement and promised to get back to them, they are yet to hear a word from the authorities.

By Nasratu Kargbo

Speaking during a joint meeting held by his committee and the Committee on Tourism and Cultural Affairs in parliament, the Chairman of the Committee- Tertiary and Higher Education, Joseph William Lamin pointed out that the New Brookfields Hotel has breached the lease agreement they had with the Milton Magai Technical University (MMTU).

By Politico staff writer

The Sierra Leone Broadcasters' Association (SiLBA) presented its executive members to officials at the Chinese Embassy in Freetown during a visit on 16th August 2024 aimed at enhancing engagement and partnership.

The meeting, according to SiLBA's executive, is part of ongoing efforts to establish connections with media stakeholders, development partners, and potential donors, highlighting the association's commitment to fostering a vibrant and sustainable media environment in Sierra Leone.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

The Kenema district security committee together with community people and cattle rearers have on the 16th August 2024 embarked on an exercise to seize cows that are roaming about and not under proper control in the township.

This according to the committee is a result of continuous complaints received from community people against uncontrolled cattle in Kenema city causing serious damage to farmers' crops.