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By: Alhaji A. Barrie  A moment of stillness. That’s all it took. When First Lady Dr. Fatima Bio remained seated as President Dr. Julius Maada Bio entered Parliament, the reaction was swift and unforgiving. Social media erupted with accusations “disrespectful,” “unpatriotic,” “arrogant.” Some posts went further, laced with misogyny and personal attacks. But beneath the outrage lies a deeper question: what are we really reacting to? Let’s be clear. There is no law, no parliamentary rule, no constitutional clause that mandates the First Lady to stand when the President enters Parliament. The Standing Orders of Parliament are silent on her role. The 1991 Constitution defines the structure and conduct of Parliament, but does not prescribe ceremonial behavior for spouses of elected officials. Perhaps it was a breach of expectation. In many societies including ours, women in public life are expected to be deferential, supportive, and quietly dignified. When they step outside that mold—by ...

By: Claudius Moses Gray, Media & Information Officer Kambia District  Kambia District, Northwest Region-Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Mr. Bob Musa Nazlic Mansaray, one of the youngest Local Unit Commanders (LUC) in the region, has earned widespread praise for transforming the Kambia Police Division into a model of professionalism, community engagement, and ethical policing. Under his dynamic leadership, the division has fostered a collaborative relationship with the public, encouraging residents to share accurate and timely information on security-related issues. This community-police cooperation has played a critical role in enhancing public safety across the district. Through consistent surveillance, day and night patrols, and the vigilant monitoring of border crossing points, CSP Bob Musa Nazlic Mansaray has led proactive efforts to address major security and social issues. These include: Combating the spread of Mpox, fighting the abuse and trafficking of harmful drug...

By: Alhaji A. Barrie   A tragic helicopter crash in Ghana’s Ashanti region has claimed the lives of eight people, including two senior government officials. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among those killed, according to Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff to President John Mahama. The aircraft, a Z9 helicopter operated by the Ghana Air Force, departed from Accra on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, en route to Obuasi. Shortly after takeoff, it lost contact with radar and was later confirmed to have crashed. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the accident, and investigations are currently underway.

By: Alhaji A. Barrie Babadi Kamara, the Executive Chairman of Bo Rangers Football Club, has been elected as the new President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) in a dramatic election held at the Gateway Hotel in Lungi. Kamara won by a wide margin, receiving 43 votes. His rivals, Aminata Bangura and Alhaji Umaru Bah, got 11 and 1 vote respectively. His victory brings new hope for Sierra Leonean football after months of confusion and court battles. The journey to this election was full of problems. There were accusations of fake documents, political pressure, and fights over who could vote. The former president, Thomas Daddy Brima, was removed after failing integrity checks. Aminata Bangura was only allowed to run a few days before the vote, after a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. After winning, Kamara gave a calm and hopeful speech. He said, “Football is the real winner,” and promised to focus on real progress instead of politics. Known for turning Bo Ran...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  ( A grid image of the Namibian and US Presidents posted alongside the claim). Claim: In a recent post on Facebook, Vidal Joseph Johnson claimed that Namibia has cancelled its oil and gas contract with the United States and ordered an immediate halt to all American mining operations within its territory. Verdict: False! Namibia has not cancelled its oil and gas contracts with the United States. No evidence supports the assertion. Full Text In this post , Vidal Joseph Johnson, a Facebook user, claimed that Namibia has cancelled its oil and gas contract with the United States and ordered an immediate halt to all American mining operations within its territory.  This claim went viral on social media including Instagram and X . It was also spotted here , here and attracting the attention of Africans who had recently been slammed with a US visa ban . Many considered the post a form of revenge on their behalf. All the countries involved in the US visa ban are: Af...

By: Alhaji A. Barrie The Sierra Leone High Commission in the United Kingdom has denied recent rumors on social media that the UK and European Union have stopped giving visas to Sierra Leonean citizens. In a press release on Thursday, 31 July 2025, the Commission said these reports are false and have no truth at all. They explained that visa services for Sierra Leoneans are still working normally. People can still apply for visas to travel, work, or study in the UK and EU. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) also confirmed that visa offices are open and welcoming visitors from Sierra Leone. The High Commission said Sierra Leone continues to work well with other countries and respects international rules. There are no problems or disagreements that would affect visa policies.

By: Alhaji A. Barrie  Madam Aminata Bangura has won her legal battle and is now officially allowed to take part in the upcoming Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) presidential election.  This follows the Court of Arbitration (CAS)  decision made just days before the SLFA Elective Congress, which will happen on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Lungi. Earlier, she and the incumbent SLFA President Thomas Daddy Brima were disqualified from the presidential race by the SLFA Ethics Committee, but she appealed the decision by the local football federation's Ethics Committee at CAS and she did emerged victorious. Madam Bangura's return in the SLFA 2025 election largely brings hope for a fair and open race among candidates racing for the SLFA top seat  Many football fans know Madam Bangura for her strong support of the sport and her honest leadership.  As the only woman running for president this year, her comeback has added excitement and new energy to the competition. On August 2, M...