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By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Sierra Leonean music legend Jimmy Bangura alias Jimmy B on Friday, November 14, 2025 paid a heartfelt tribute to fellow musician and long-time collaborator Daddy Saj, celebrating not just his 50th birthday, but a brotherhood forged through struggle, resilience, and creativity. “Today, I celebrate loyalty. I celebrate gratitude and respect. I celebrate Daddy SAJ, Jimmy B begins, taking readers back to their first encounter nearly three decades ago. The year was 1997. Conakry, Guinea had become a place of refuge for thousands fleeing the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone.  Amid the uncertainty and chaos, Jimmy B met a young refugee, full of energy, ambition, and raw talent, whose fire left a lasting impression on him. That young man was Daddy Saj. Over several conversations and spontaneous musical exchanges, Jimmy B felt a spark that would change the trajectory of Sierra Leone’s post-war entertainment industry.  Inspired and re-energized, he returne...

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, residents of Oslo Amputee Camp at Rochain, Fullah Town, Sesay Street, Sylvanus Street, Timbo Car Wash, Panlap, Yeli Sanda, Yoni, Masongbo, and other communities in and around Makeni city warmly received the cartographic mapping awareness message from Statistics Sierra Leone through a loud-hailer vehicle publicity exercise. Introducing myself as the Northern Regional Publicity Officer (RPO) for the 2026 National Population and Housing Census, I extended warm greetings from the leadership and management of Statistics Sierra Leone and its partners.  And will the solicited consent of residents, adhesive posters were placed at strategic points to boost visibility as part of the awareness drive by Statistics Sierra Leone's Communications and Public Relations Directorate supported by the leadership  and partners. During the engagement, residents were informed that Statistics Sierra Leone commenced a nationwide cartographic mapping exercise on October 1...

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, senior and junior personnel of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) attached to the 4th Infantry Brigade at Teko Barracks in Makeni, Bombali District, received Statistics Sierra Leone’s cartographic mapping awareness message through a loud-hailer vehicle publicity exercise. With express permission granted by the Brigade leadership, who was unavoidably absent, through Lieutenant Timothy Amos Saffa, I conveyed appreciation to the officers, introduced myself as the Northern Regional Publicity Officer (RPO) for the 2026 National Population and Housing Census, and extended warm greetings from the leadership and management of Statistics Sierra Leone and its partners. During the engagement, I presented two adhesive posters to Lieutenant Saffa for onward submission to the Brigade Commander and Battalion Commander, to be displayed in their office premises as part of the awareness drive. I explained to the gallant officers, their relatives, and other...

By: Mohamed Bailor Bah (#8) As excitement builds for the 16th edition of the Ernest Bai Koroma (EBK) Trophy, Hon. Bangura has reiterated the government’s unwavering support for grassroots football development and community empowerment through sports. Speaking during the official press briefing held in Makeni, Hon. Bangura hailed the EBK Trophy as one of Sierra Leone’s most impactful community tournaments, uniting people from all walks of life through the spirit of football. The EBK Trophy is here to stay,” Hon. Bangura emphasised, underscoring the competition’s enduring legacy in promoting grassroots football, strengthening community unity, and empowering young people across the region. He noted that the tournament continues to serve as a vital platform for discovering and nurturing local talent, many of whom have gone on to represent Sierra Leone at national and international levels.  According to him, the EBK Trophy stands as a shining example of how sports can be used as a tool ...

By: Umaro Saidu Turay Sierra Leone’s renowned FIFA and CAF referee, Mamoud Alie Conteh, popularly known as Edwardo, has demonstrated his continued commitment to grassroots football development by donating five sets of referee kits to the Bombali District Football Referees Association. The donation ceremony took place on Saturday at the Wusum Field in Makeni, shortly after the referees concluded their routine weekend training session. Addressing the gathering, Referee Conteh encouraged young referees to remain disciplined, prayerful, and respectful towards their leadership—qualities he described as the foundation of his success. “This is just one of the many things I will continue to do in support of this Association,” Conteh assured. “More is on the way.” Receiving the donation on behalf of the Association, Chairman Ibrahim George Conteh expressed profound gratitude to the young international referee, describing the gesture as timely and motivational, especially as the new football sea...

The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Babadi Kamara, alongside the Mayor of Bo City, Kobba Musa, and the Resident Minister South Chief John Abu, led the 5km Marathon organized by Street Child Sierra Leone as part of its maiden edition in the Bo Chapter. The event, held on October 25, 2025 attracted hundreds of participants including school pupils, youth groups, and stakeholders, all united in support of child education and empowerment. The leaders' presence added high-level solidarity to the cause, inspiring young runners and boosting the visibility of Street Child’s mission in the Southern region. Street Child representatives expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized the importance of collective action in transforming children's lives through education and sports. Following the successful 5km maraton, Mayor of Bo City Koba Musa and Resident Minister South Chief John Abu have jointly called for the event to become an annual fixture. Speaking af...

By: Alhaji A. Barrie   Guinea’s military-led transitional government has sparked widespread outrage after announcing a presidential election entry fee of 875 million Guinean francs, approximately $100,000. The fee applies to candidates contesting the December 2025 vote, the first national election since Colonel Mamady Doumbouya seized power in a 2021 coup.  The announcement, made by the electoral commission under the junta’s oversight, has been met with disbelief and criticism across the country. Many citizens and political analysts argue the fee is not only exorbitant but exclusionary.  “This fee is a wall, not a gate to democracy,” said one analyst speaking on local radio stations in Conakry. “It sends a message that only the wealthy or well-connected can aspire to lead.” The government has stated that the deposit will be refunded to candidates who secure more than 5% of the vote.  However, critics warn that the financial barrier could discourage independent voices...