“King Solomon”: Officer and accomplices remanded for $300,000 kidnapping and robbery plot A police officer and two accomplices have been remanded in custody following their initial court appearance in Freetown, where they face serious charges of robbery with aggravation and kidnapping. The defendants—Simpson Vandi Kallon, 34, a police officer; Mohamed Katalie Lamin, 36, an employee of the National Petroleum Authority; and Eric Brima Byle, a private security guard—appeared on

President Bio Affirms Lungi Bridge as Priority Despite Absence from Manifesto President Julius Maada Bio has clarified that while the Lungi Bridge project was not included in his campaign manifesto, his administration is actively working toward its implementation. During a recent public engagement, the President noted that the bridge represents an additional developmental objective beyond his initial formal commitments. "I never promised the Lungi Bridge in my manifesto, but

Moral Guarantors Call for Revitalized Political Cooperation in Sierra Leone The International Moral Guarantors responsible for overseeing the Agreement for National Unity (ANU) have issued a formal call for revitalized political cooperation within Sierra Leone. Stakeholders are urged to reinforce bilateral dialogue and expedite essential electoral reforms in preparation for the 2028 general elections. A joint assessment mission—comprising representatives from ECOWAS, UNOWAS,

Government, APC Agree to Comprehensive Electoral Reform The Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress (APC) have successfully established a comprehensive framework for electoral reform. This milestone follows intensive high-level negotiations facilitated by International Moral Guarantors from April 14 to 19, 2026. Mediated by ECOWAS, UNOWAS, and the Commonwealth, the discussions addressed the implementation of Tripartite Committee recommendations, systemic elect

Sallay Turay delivered a match-winning performance, scoring twice to inspire Malema Queens FC to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Rising Queens FC in Match Week 19 of the Marampa Mines Women’s Premier League 2025/2026 season. The exciting encounter, played on Saturday, 18th April 2026 at the Kenema City Field, saw Turay emerge as the standout performer, earning the Woman of the Match award for her decisive contributions. Malema Queens got off to a bright start, taking the lead in