Two men, Harry Kallon and Foday Kallon, have appeared before Pademba Road Court No. 2 in Freetown on assault-related charges arising from a dispute over the ownership of clothes. During the court proceedings, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sorie Conteh, leading the prosecution, presented evidence from the first prosecution witness, Mohamed Kamara. Kamara, an unemployed man, told the court that he recognized both accused persons and identified them in the dock. He testified t

Zainab Kamara, popularly known as “Afellay,” was the star of the show as Sierra Leone Police FC secured a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Patricia Umu at the SLFA Academy Field. Her vision, skill, and leadership were pivotal in helping her team salvage a point in an intense Women’s Premier League encounter. The match started at a frenetic pace, with both sides battling for midfield dominance. Patricia Umu struck first, taking the lead with a clinical finish that briefly put Poli

The Sierra Leone Roads Authority (SLRA) is set to implement a harmonized axle load policy aimed at protecting the nation’s road infrastructure and boosting trade. The new regulations are designed to align Sierra Leone’s transport standards with those of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), providing a unified framework for safer and more efficient transport across the region. ECOWAS first introduced its harmonized axle load policy in 2012 to regulate the we

The Kenema Police Division has made a series of significant arrests following intensified operations targeting drug-related activities across the division. The raids, conducted under the leadership of CSP Emmanuel Kpulun, Local Unit Commander, Kenema Division, highlight the force’s commitment to maintaining public safety and combating the circulation of illicit substances. On 13th January 2026, Abu Bakar Juldeh Barrie was apprehended in possession of three boxes containing 30

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has held a strategic meeting with ministers and key stakeholders to prioritize government programmes and activities for 2026, following his New Year’s Day address in which he declared the year a “Year of Action.” The meeting was convened to review national priorities and ensure that ministries and relevant institutions are aligned with the administration’s development agenda. Discussions focused on implementation strategies, inter