By Saio Marrah
First accused, Saidu Nallo in an ongoing corruption trial regarding the renovation of Sierra Leone’s UN Chancery Building in New York has testified that he was never involved in the awarding of any contract for renovation of the structure.
Nallo told the court on Wednesday 6th December 2023, that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Freetown, which is the headquarters ‘’micromanage’’ such an action.
By Saio Marrah
Naasu Ensah, the complainant in an ongoing wounding and assault case at a Magistrate’s court in Freetown has testified that while she was fighting with the second of two accused persons, Boitia Petan Sandi( daughter of the first accused) the first accused, Dr. Salmata Ibrahim “stabbed” her on the forehead with a shovel multiple times.
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
The High Court Judge for Kenema and Kailahun district, Justice Francis Bans-Kamara has vowed to complete matters brought under his court during his tenure within three months.
He resumed court sitting at the Kenema Judicial High Court on the 4th of December 2023.
By Prince J Musa in Kenema
The Sierra Leone Social Health Insurance (SLeSHI) has engaged stakeholders from the Kono, Kailahun, and Kenema districts in popularizing an insurance health scheme for the citizenry.
The event was held at the Kenema District Council Hall on the 1st December 2023.
The Director-General of SLeSHI, Dr. Michael Amara said the engagement was to inform the people about the health insurance package that has been developed that will address various conditions and illnesses of clients.
By Nasratu Kargbo
Aside from the lack of advanced equipment and poverty in the country, negligence and lack of responsibility on the part of healthcare workers have greatly contributed to the number of maternal and infant mortality rates, according to findings presented by Dr. Ima-Abasi Bassie.
By Nasratu Kargbo
Due to the impact of climate change on the country and the world at large, ChildFund’s Climate Ambassador and National Welfare Person for Children’s Forum Network (CFN) Philipa Cride-Dole has called on stakeholders in the education sector to ensure that climate change is included in the school curriculum as a subject.
By Chernor Alimamy Kamara
Amidst the ongoing fear of fuel scarcity across the country during the festive season, the Petroleum Regulatory Agency (PRA) has assured the public that there will be adequate stock availability of petroleum products that will cover beyond the festive period.
Supported by: Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)
