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​Citizens “Maada Must Go” Protest: Calmness gradually returns but 115 suspected violent protesters in detention (SLP)

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Effective yesterday, calmness is gradually returning nationwide after some residents in towns and cities in the northeast and northwest regions as well as those in the country’s capital city Freetown took to the streets to protest on Wednesday morning holding placards and chanting “Maada must go.” The protest which the state security pillar lead (ONS) had earlier described “as faceless” turned out to be a “Maada must go” strike as was chanted by protesters who took to the streets of cities and towns particularly in areas deemed to be strong holds of the main opposition party where massive destructions of lives and properties occurred, thanks to a 3:00pm to 7:00am emergency curfew that helped to displace the irate protesters. In Makeni, Kamakwie, Magburaka, Lungi and some areas in Freetown wide spread videos, human rights activist accounts as well as local and international media reports indicates that the Sierra Leone Police had fired teargases and live bu...

Southern Region FA Wraps up Maiden Men’s Super-10 in Style

By: David Lebbie in Bo The Southern Region football Association has on Tuesday 9th August 2022 successfully wrapped up its first ever mens Super-10 for the 2021/2022 League season at the Coronation field in Bo in style. The closing brought together notable names in nation’s football family including the Vice President 1 of the Sierra Leone Football Association Mr Harold Nat-Johnson, Southern Region Football Association Chairman Sardick Deen-Nyarkoh and his Exco-Members, Football Stakeholders, Spectators,  Security personnel, Cultural Dance Troupe and The Press among others. This year’s edition featured winners Edmond Michael Foundation, Runners up Rutile Rangers, Sea Side Rangers, Clockers United, Limo Fc, Ram Kay, United Stars, Alma Fc, Wanjama Stars and Zion Fc. Dilating on the introduction of the super 10 league across the country, Vice President 1 of the Sierra Leone Football Association Mr Harold Nat Johnson said, the super 10 league is the flagship program of their Executive ...