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By Mackie M. Jalloh The Director General of Sierra Leone’s National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, has earned continental acclaim after being named Most Outstanding Personality in Public Insurance and Social Security in Africa at a prestigious global awards ceremony held in Accra, Ghana. The honour was conferred by Bold Solution […]

The Impact of ED James Bio at SLRSA By Mackie M. Jalloh The Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) has, in recent years, emerged as one of the most impactful public institutions in the country’s transport and safety sector, thanks largely to the visionary leadership of its Executive Director, Mr. James Bio. Under his stewardship,

First Lady Fatima Bio Champions Youth Excellence By Mackie M. Jalloh The grand finale of Housemates Salone Season 4 became more than a reality television conclusion—it transformed into a national celebration of youth creativity, resilience, and aspiration, as Her Excellency Dr Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, graced the event

By Sahrfoa Matturie Lahai Lawrence Lema, a former senior official of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) who was dismissed from his government post by President Julius Maada Bio, has reignited political debate with his declaration that he intends to contest the 2028 presidential race. In an exclusive interview with Truth Media, Lema not only

How Authorities Failed the National Stadium Project By Mackie M. Jalloh When the gates of the Siaka Stevens National Stadium first closed in February 2022 for what was described as a “major rehabilitation project,” Sierra Leoneans were assured that the inconvenience would be brief. It was presented as a necessary sacrifice for national pride, a

By: Amb. Unisa Totti Fofanah Sorie Sulaiman Sesay, a proud son of the soil, has demonstrated a strong commitment to grassroots sports development by making a significant donation to the Bai Bureh Warriors Football Club The timely support comes as a morale booster for the team and underscores his continued dedication to uplifting football and

By Sahrfoa Matturie Charles Champion, a representative from the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, has extended an official invitation to St. Joseph Secondary School in Makeni to participate in the upcoming Civic Quiz Competition. The event will take place on the second day of the Sierra Leone Civic Festival at the Miatta Civic Center

By Sahrfoa Matturie President Dr. Julius Maada Bio has announced a significant increase in government subvention to the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), raising the annual support to NLe 2.7 million. The announcement, made on Friday, December 6, 2025, is part of the government’s effort to strengthen the media sector and reinforce the role

By Sahrfoa Matturie Former National Secretary-General of the Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), Umaru Napoleon Koroma, has firmly rejected allegations circulating on social media that funds disappeared from the party’s accounts during his tenure. In a detailed statement issued on 8 December, Koroma described the claims as “false and misleading,” insisting that all financial transactions

By Mackie M. Jalloh Freetown Terminal AGL on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, joined the global community in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day with a powerful message focused on the theme: “Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism — Our Vigilance Protects Us All.” The event brought together staff, managers, and regional officials to reaffirm the