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By Hajaratu Kalokoh

The administration of Fourah Bay College (FBC) has denied allegations that it has increased tuition fees. In a press statement on Monday, the college authorities said increase in payment was done just on extra charges and not the tuition fees.

The statement comes following a protest staged by students last week Thursday, in which they also complained the delay in reopening of the student hostels, classroom shortage and transportation constraints.

By Newman Anthony Levey in Bo

A planned protest by students of Njala University Bo campus was foiled by the Sierra Leone Police who stormed the two locations of the campus in the city on Tuesday.

The police who said they were acting on intelligence, prevented the students from gathering.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs has turned to the entertainment industry to help fight against drug abuse.

Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, Lusine Kallon, last week announced a collaboration with one of the leading female entertainers in the country, Henrietta Mbawah, who is a filmmaker and actress, to fight drug abuse among youngstars.

By Kemo Cham

Organizers of the Fifty Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Award have announced the conclusion of nomination process, one month ahead of the awards ceremony.

The Fifty Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Award is an initiative of twenty-two youth and women-led organizations, led by the Kids Advocacy Network (KAN), to spotlight and recognize the important role women play towards national development in Sierra Leone. It is also designed to honor and celebrate these women and institutions that are contributing towards nation building.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

The Environment Protection Agency has expressed grave concerns about the rate of deforestation in Kailahun District. A team of EPA officials visited five chiefdoms in the district where they found out that massive timber logging had been going on.

EPA decided to visit the district following a video on social media that showed logging activities in the chiefdoms.

By Francis H. Murray

President Julius Maada Bio has reaffirmed his commitment to use science and innovation to transform the educational sector of Sierra Leone.

The president said that this drive was geared towards positioning the younger generation to match up with the expectations of a highly digital and interconnected world.

By Prince J Musa in Kenema

Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh has assured students and administration of the Eastern Polytechnic that they would get a university status. Dr Jalloh gave the college the assurance during their annual matriculation ceremony in Kenema on Thursday.

“The Eastern Polytechnic will be transformed to Eastern Technical University which will enable all faculty to cater for technical aspect that will enhance socio economic development of the state,” he said while delivering a speech as keynote speaker at the ceremony.