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By: Amadu Wurie Timbo The National Council for Civic Education and Development in Partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry and the Environmental Minisry have on Saturday September 18th 2021 conducted a day’s Engagement with Stakeholders in Makeni to help combate the negative effects of Climate Change in Sierra Leone. The engagement which was held at the MAF conference Hall located at Agriculture Road in Makeni brought together Timber Loggers, Charcoal Burners, Community Heads and many other people whose roles and activities lead to indiscriminate cutting down of trees.  Jinnah Bockarie the Deupty District Officer- Bombali was the Chairman of the event who in his opening statement jogged the minds of attendees about the relationship of Man and plants in gaseous exchange. “Without enough trees, the Carbon dioxide man and animals give off will remain in the air and serves as threat to our health as a result of its hotness.” He disclosed.  In his statement, Lahai Kpa...

By: Sheku Putka Kamara Maybe it makes sense to suppose that today’s globe has a serious threat to deal with in so far as the media’s agenda setting function is concerned. In this discourse, my propositions would not only be limited to traditional mediums of radio, television and newspaper. For the purposes of this narration, I shall be looking into how fake news and false information have disturbed quality and reliable social media agenda setting. This is not to suggest that social media does not come with positives, but the intent of these few lines is to suggest how news falsification is a problem and to also note the relevance of avoiding such potential risks and conflicting situations in society. In this day and age, we all must be mindful that the power of the media cannot be overstated. The moment we realize this, the better for us all. However, there tends to be a huge and reasonable concern when what is not true and correct begins to inform what we come across either on Faceboo...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Former Public Relations Officer of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone Northern Region Alimamy Kewullay Kanu who doubled as Ex-Production Manager of Amzas Radio in Makeni on Friday, 3rd September 2021 has attained the rank of a Second Lieutenant in the Republic of Sierra Leone Arm Forces (RSLAF) to began his journey as a Military Personnel. Kanu was among the sixty graduating cadet officers of the Benguma third Brigade Battle School unveiled by the Grand Commander and Army Chief of the Republic of Sierra Leone Arm Forces His Excellency Retired Brigadier Julius Maada Bio at a grand armed forces event held last Friday in Freetown. Awoko spotted the former media sensation bursting into tears of happiness in the midst of his former media colleagues, family members and other loved ones who like many other attendees of the auspicious event celebrated the former football commentator and astute Makeni based radio presenter and producer. A barrage of co...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Head Coach of Sierra Leone Premier League side Freetown City Football Club Hassan Bongo Kamara on Friday, September 2, 2021 told Awoko that his side is in high gear to compete and win the 2021 men’s elite league title. Kamara said he is so far impressed with his players performance since returning from a brief season break and resumed training on August 16, 2021, adding that in the last two weeks of intense trainings they have also engaged on friendly matches against several football clubs including Premier League and non-division clubs and the results were very encouraging especially their 2-1 win over former league champions Mighty Blackpool. “We are in a very high spirit to compete for the title this season as we get back to Premier League action on September 11, 2021 against SLIFA Mount Aureole FC, a side th Coach Hassan Bongo further stated that the team is not boarded about the departure of their former Head coach Francis Zappa Koroma, whom himse...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Paramount Chief of Magbema Chiefdom in Kambia District, North-Western Sierra Leone PC Bai Farama Tass Bubu Ngbak-IV who doubled as the Paramount Member of Parliament of the district, last Thursday appointed popular businessman Abdul Petrol Kamara as the new Section Chief of Rokupr Khaliza following the death of the setion's former Pa. Alimamy Kafoire Kamara. A September, 2, 2021 correspondence from the Administrative Clerk of Magbema Chiefdom confirmed the appointed of the famous business mogul: “I’m directed by the Honorable Paramount Chief Bai Farama Tass Bubu N’gbak IV to inform you that you have been appointed the Regent Chief of Rokupr Section, Magbema Chiefdom, Kambia District with immediate effect.” The new regent chief of Rokupr section Abdul Petrol Kamara comes into his latest role with huge administrative experience having occupied the leadership position in the section such as the Chairman of the Rokupr Wharf Boat Riders for over ten year...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Following a goalless friendly encounter between Ethiopia and Sierra Leone at the Bahir Dar Stadium last Thursday, the Assistant coach-1 of Sierra Leone Senior Men’s team “Leone Stars” Amidu Karim who guided a 23-man squad dominant of home-based players against their Ethiopia counterpart says the game was a good test for his side as they heightens preparation for the 2021-TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations finals. Speaking to Awoko Newspaper, Karim said Ethiopia is a very formidable side but expressed delight that they were unable to edge his dominated home-based side, an outcome he believes is encouraging for his local players. "For a completely dominant squad of local based players to withstand such pressure from a formidable Ethiopia side in a friendly cracker is indeed bravery from our players who were also swift to adopt our game plan. Our players did prove to be devoted and very eager to deliver for the nation at all times even when there are n...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The president of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone(SWASAL) Sahr Morris Junior has called on SWSAL members and all sports journalists in Sierra Leone to submit their work broadcasted or published from November 10 to October 4, 2021 to compete in the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) prestigious Sport Media Awards 2021 edition. Prezo Morris on diverse occasions had encouraged members of his Association to embrace AIPS initiatives meant to develop Sports Journalism. Earlier last week he shared the award's link to the SWASAL National Whatsapp forum and wrote: “Good morning all. Members are encouraged to read through and submit their work.” The AIPS has distinguished 8 senior categories split into Photography (Action Picture, Portfolio), Writing (Best Column, Best Colour Piece), Video (Short Feature up to 10 minutes; Athlete Profile +10min, Documentary +10 min), opened to all Sports Journalists working in the print media or digital j...