Forty-two-year-old Baimba Conteh has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Justice A. Fisher on August 27, 2026, on a charge of unlawful possession of a prohibited drug. Conteh is charged under Section 8(a) of the National Drugs Control Act 2008, Act No. 10 of 2008. According to the particulars of the offence, on June 7, 2026, at Mamba Ridge in the Moyiba community, Kissy, Western Area of Freetown, the defendant was allegedly found

Sharod Mweemba has been remanded at the male correctional facility in Freetown by Justice Adrian Fisher on four counts related to drug offences. The charges include unlawful possession of drugs, transporting a prohibited drug, collecting a prohibited drug, and dealing in a prohibited drug, all contrary to sections 8(a), 7(b), and 7(c) of the National Drugs Control Act 2008, Act No.10 of 2008. The particulars of the offence state that on 24th June 2026, at Freetown Internation

The Government of Sierra Leone is turning to technology as part of efforts to strengthen examination monitoring and detect irregularities that could undermine the credibility of the country’s education system. Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Hon. Conrad Sackey disclosed the initiative on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during a Special Edition Civic Town Hall held at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown. The programme, hosted by Minister of Information and Civic E

Minister of Technical and Higher Education Hon. Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie has called for stronger institutional measures to protect the quality and credibility of Sierra Leone’s education system. She made the call on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, during a Special Edition Civic Town Hall at the Miatta Civic Centre in Freetown, hosted by Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah under the theme, “How Do We Address the Threats to Quality Education in Sierra Leone?” Mi

The Lungi Police Station has received a reliable lighting system, a development expected to improve working conditions for police personnel and access to services for members of the public, particularly at night. Personnel of the Lungi Police Division have expressed appreciation to the Regional Police Commander, North-West Region, AIG Hilary Sao Kanu, and the Local Unit Commander, CSP Augustine Momoh Kamara, for supporting the improvement. The constant electricity will enable