By Mabinty M. Kamara
The state of sanitation in Freetown has raised concern among a section of the capital city’s population, amidst dysfunctional sewerage systems that have led to faeces flowing in the streets.
Affected residents have been expressing dissatisfaction over the worsening state of affairs in the last few weeks, with some questioning the commitment and competence of the City Council to tackle the situation.
By Hajaratu Kalokoh
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) has launched the first set of picture books for Early Childhood Development. The books which were locally produced are geared towards fostering development among pupils in pre-schools, by enhancing their social emotional skills.
The project was designed by UNICEF, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and funded by OSIWA.
By Mohamed T. Massaquoi
Newly approved Ministers and Deputy Ministers have taken the Oath of Office before President Julius Maada Bio at a ceremony on Thursday at State House.
The students’ union of the Institute of Advanced Management and Technology (IAMTEC) has got a new president.
Final year business administration student, Emmanuel Kanu was sworn in yesterday by his Attorney General and Minister of Justice at a well-attended function at the college campus in the east of Freetown. It followed his election on the 31 August.
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
A house worth US$2million is at the center of a controversy at the ongoing Commissions of Inquiry.
On Wednesday, a government property valuator, Olu Campbell, told Justice Biobele Goergewill that they had a strong suspicion that the house was bought by former government minister, Minkailu Mansaray under the name of his daughter, Umu Hawa Mansaray.
By Mohamed T. Massaquoi
The High Court of Sierra Leone on Tuesday adjourned the contempt of court hearing against the rights campaigner group, Green Scenery for the second time, after a heated debate between the rival counsels.
Green Scenery, through its Executive Director Joseph Rahal, is accused of violating a court ruling on a defamation case brought against it by the agribusiness firm SOCFIN.
It was the second time the contempt case been presided over by Justice Komba Kamanda has been adjourned.
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
Testimonies at the Commissions of Inquiry on Wednesday has shown that former Minister of Sports, Ahmed Khanou owns a house in Gloucester with estimated value of just over US $2million.
Khanou and nine others who served as ministers in the Ernest Bai Koroma administration are being investigated by the Justice Biobele Georgewill Commission of Inquiry for the assets they acquired during their time in office.
Khanou served as the Minister of Sports before he was later appointed as the Deputy Minister of Lands.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
