By Hassan Juana Koroma in Bo
Tricycle (Kekeh) riders in Bo city have formally complained the Sierra Leone Police to the Office of National Security (ONS) in the Southern region for what they described as ‘persistent harassment’ of their members by the Police.
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
Statistics Sierra Leone have called on data generating agencies and data users to collaborate to enhance data using experience in the country.
Statistician General Professor Osman Sankoh made the call during a one-day workshop organized by the agency for data users and producers on Wednesday.
Prison inmates across Sierra Leone were early this month provided with fresh supplies of bedding as part of an effort to make their dwelling more accommodating.
The prison authorities say 4,438 inmates at the various Correctional Centres in the country benefitted from the exercise which included foam mattresses, pillows and blankets.
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone has revealed that an academic under investigation on suspected fraud worked at the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) before joining Njala University.
‘Professor Emmanuel Ajayi Femi Gbenga, who was arrested last week, is under investigation for using fake degrees to apply for job in a public institution. The Nigerian academic was arrested on a tip off from Njala University officials, the ACC said.
By Mohamed Jaward Nyallay
The Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has announced a Le10million reward for information as it mounts investigation into a suspected burglary on the residence of the lead judge in the ongoing Commissions of Inquiry (COI).
The Secretariat of the COI on Monday said Justice Biobele Goergewill’s residence was raided by alleged thieve (s) in the early hours of the morning and carted away with valuables that include his personal computer.
By Kemo Cham
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the United Kingdom has named a new High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Politico has learnt.
Simon Mustard, who will replace Guy Warrington, is expected to assume office in September, according to a press statement.
The statement said Mr Warrington will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
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