Senegalese National Remanded Over Alleged Cocaine Trafficking at Lungi Airport Fatou Zingie Gueya, a 40-year-old Senegalese national, was remanded in custody by Justice Mark Ngagba at High Court No. 8 on Tuesday. The defendant faces multiple charges following the discovery of 1.8 kilograms of cocaine at Freetown International Airport. Gueya has been charged with four counts of unlawful possession of prohibited drugs, a violation of Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control A

Driver Sentenced to 40 Months in Prison for Stealing Diesel Generator Nicolas Johnson, a driver in Freetown, was sentenced to 40 months in prison on Tuesday after admitting to stealing a valuable diesel generator from a private property, with the court emphasizing the importance of deterring such crimes. Johnson was facing one count charge of larceny contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act 1916. The prosecution stated that the incident occurred on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has concluded the Southern Region leg of its nationwide Meet the People Tour with traditional and local authorities, engaging Paramount Chiefs across Moyamba, Bonthe, Pujehun, and Bo Districts from 2nd to 5th June 2026. The engagement focused on strengthening integrity, accountability, and collaboration with traditional leaders in the fight against corruption at the grassroots level. Speaking during the tour, ACC Deputy Commissioner August

Cricket Coach Peter Kanyako Completes ICC Level 2 Coach Tutor Course Sierra Leonean cricket coach Peter Kanyako has successfully completed the ICC Level 2 Coach Tutor Course held in Accra, Ghana. Kanyako, who was selected by Cricket Sierra Leone (CSL) to take part in the programme, joined participants from across Africa in the three-day training aimed at strengthening the capacity of cricket coaches on the continent. Successful candidates will be licensed to train and certify

The Office of the First Lady has clarified its position on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Bondo initiation, stating that it is not an anti-FGM institution and does not support forceful or underage practices. Speaking on Truth Media, the Spokesperson of the Office of the First Lady, Wusu Dadida Jalloh, said the First Lady’s position distinguishes between cultural practices and any form of coercion or harm involving minors. He explained that the Office continues to engage