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By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Ten Sierra Leonean journalists have been appointed as Brand Ambassadors by leading independent fact-checking agency Dubawa for an upcoming fact checking and non-violence campaign starting on June 5. Based in Bo, Freetown, Kenema, Kono and Makeni, the ten ambassadors included five males and five females working for several electronics, print and online Sierra Leone based media institutions. They will be embarking on a month-long public fact checking and non-violence streets campaigns in their respective locations from June 5 to July 5 this year, according to Dubawa-Sierra Leone Fact-checker and researcher Fayia J. Moseray. The overall rationale of the upcoming campaign in the five different locations is to sensitize locals on the ways to identify, check or report about News or information they are doubtful about to Dubawa through it social media pages to amplify positive changes with the desire to end the spread of Fake News, misinformation and disinformati...

​ By: Abubakarr Buzzo Kargbo in Bo Relatives of midfielder Momadou Saidou Sow's in the eastern city of Kenema in Sierra Leone have confirmed to All out Sport that their brother who plays for CD Fontuna in the Spanish seguda has declined persuasions from friends to represent Guinea over Sierra Leone.  Originally raised at Dalaba where he played with few clubs in Hamdallahi and Dixinn before he moved to Europe, the 23-year-old midfielder with traces from Kenema, Sierra Leone started his youth football at Alcobendas CF in Spain for Leganes C team before moving to CF Fontuna where he’s plying his soccer traced professionally. The physical fit and right footed player plays the number 6 role for his Corey side (CF Fontuna), his  contribution has been described by his close followers as phenomenal for 2022/2923 season. “I’m looking forward to play for Sierra Leone instead of Guinea to fulfill the promise I’ve made to my family in Sierra Leone whose dream is to see me donn the tri-col...

​ By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Across the world, Seizures, strokes, mental confusion and brain damage  to name but a few are the effects of drugs on people. These effects are in no way different from the current situation, caused by a certain dry leaves substance called KUSH. The substance in Sierra Leone is being embraced by mostly youths residing and hanging out at hideouts who're the propellers of the said substance in take which apart from public disgrace which it has caused its consumers is also a root cause to the too many  Lung disease, memory problem, attention and decision-making, which make daily living more difficult for especially, youths in Sierra Leone many of  whom have since took to begging, pickpocketing and armed robbery to raise funds to buy "KUSH." It's on this backdrop that "Sanagbingbin" a celebrated Sierra Leonean skits maker, actor and stand up comedian who focus in recent times have been switched to keeping his fans engaged online throu...

​ By: Martin Wusha Conteh Italian side Udinese, Norway’s Stabaek and Molde, and German club Frankfurt are all interested in signing FC Kallon’s Alie Conteh (Nzonzi), according to closed source. Conteh is among high-profile names linked to these top European clubs.  Stabaek and Molde are keeping a close eye on the young promising Goderich prodigy who is on loan to premier league side, FC Kallon. The Goderich-born was an East End Lions loanee last season and this campaign to FC Kallon, where he has scored 20 goals in 19 games, making him the league’s current top goalscorer. Speaking to this writer, Conteh’s representative, John Godswill Lavalie said it's too early to decide. "I can't tell because we are working on something for him. I hope all goes well. We are hoping for something to happen for him”.  He added: "He is looking forward to playing against the top teams in Europe, and we hope it works well because we all want him to realize his dreams”. FC Kallon CEO, Moha...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson For the first time in Sierra Leone’s football history, two senior officials, the Vice President-II and an Executive Committee Member of the local football federation (SLFA) Alie Badara Tarawallie and Kweku Lisk will be contesting for two prestigious local council positions in their nation’s general elections slated for June 24. Although both officials have been awarded tickets under the same political party (the All People’s Congress), they will be racing for the two prestigious local council seats in different municipalities respectively the Northwestern regional city of Port Loko and in the nation’s capital Freetown. While the SLFA second Vice President Alie Badara Tarawallie has been awarded the APC ticket to contest in the upcoming general elections next month for the Mayoral top seat in the city of Port-Loko, his Executive Committee (EXCO) member Kweku Lisk has been awarded the APC ticket as the deputy to Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr the incumbent mayoral candida...

By: Paul Kamara Every Nation College, Bo (Affiliate of Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) has on Friday, 12 May, 2023 held its second congregation ceremony for the conferment of degrees and award of diplomas and certificates to deserving students. The ceremony which took place at the New Harvest Global Ministries Mega Feast Ground, Messima Section, Bo brought together distinguished personalities including the Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) Rev Prof. Edwin J.J. Momoh, Proprietor Every Nation College (ENC) Rev Shodankeh B.E.B Johnson, Principal ENC Mr Christian Johnson, Academic staff of ENC & EBKUST, Education Stakeholders, Sister Colleges and Universities, Traditional and Religious Leaders, Parents and Well Wishers, Graduands, Journalists, among others. 96 students who have fulfilled all requirements successfully went through the graduation process. In his statement, proprietor of ...

By: Alhaji K. Tarawally (Laj-K) Ph.D. Candidate (EUCLID, CAR), M.A. IRD (SIU, Germany), MSc IRD (UoR, UK), BA Hons. (FBC, SL),DIP (FBC) International Trips are a crucial part of the President’s responsibility in promoting the interests of Sierra Leone on the global stage. Therefore, President Bio has embarked on those international engagements for the benefit of Sierra Leone. As a result of these international and diplomatic engagements, Sierra Leone for the second time in its history, is set to become a non-permanent member representative of the United Nations Security Council and the sole nominating representative of the West Africa region on June 6th, 2023. This is an important milestone for the African continent as it will hold a seat on arguably the most powerful decision-making body at the UN for the 2024-2025 term. The United Nations Security Council holds annual elections to fill in five non-permanent seats. The elections take place in June of each year, and the newly electe...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Veteran Broadcaster, Entrepreneur and 2018 Member ofParliament aspirant under the National Grand Coalition (NGC) in the West Area Alhaji K.Tarawally  alias “Laj-K” has publiclyendorsed the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) and NGC ProgressiveAlliance. Tarawally, a famous entertainer and former broadcaster atPremier Talk Radio and the Africa Young Generation (AYV) television that’s alsothe founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lake Production, has made a numberof public endorsement via his social media handles of the latest alliance betweenhis party and the ruling SLPP’s for the upcoming general elections scheduled forJune 24 this year, according to the Electoral Commission for Sierra Leone(ECSL). For him, the alliance agreement signed onFebruary 23 this year between NGC and SLPP at the Bintumani InternationalAuditorium on behalf of their two political entities ahead of June 24 Presidentialand Parliamentary Elections is an “acceleratingprocess of p...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  At their Angola playing field FC Kallon youngster forward and goal machine Alie Conteh gifted his side a loud 6-0 win over Lungi visitors Lamboi FC recovering from their earlier 0–1 loss to current league leaders Bo Rangers. The former East End Lions striker who hails from Kambia District showed no mercy for his home region (Northwest) based side as he opened his account on the day against Lambio scoring five goals in the first half and in the second half completed his job netting his sixth goal on the day to tie a new record in the elite men’s National championship. Conteh was awarded the man of the match award after scoring all six goals for “the Cavaliers,” in yesterday’s match, becoming the first player in the Sierra Leone national men’s top-tier to score a double hat-trick (6 goals) in a single match. The Cavaliers and fans treasured forward flood gates has not only helped him to overcome in style, his FC Kallon predecessor Ibrahim Tetteh Bangura and ...

By: Paul Kamara Email: paulkamara772@gmail.com Contacts: +23278888309/+23290888309/+23232888309 The newly transferred Regional Police Commander South, AIG Brima Kanneh has assured residents under his jurisdiction of quality policing. He assumed office on Monday 1 May 2023, replacing AIG Harold Andrew Michael Charles Hanciles who has gone on his leave to retirement. Addressing pressmen upon his first day in office, AIG Kanneh underscored, he is happy to be in the region and noted that he's fully ready to carry out the force's core constitutional mandate which is to protect lives and property. According to AIG Kanneh, he believes the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) cannot effectively and efficiently carry out its constitutional mandate in isolation but through partnership and collaboration. He informed he is therefore placing his emphasis on community policing and called on members of the public to always help the police with vital information that will aid them in their operations....

By: Bashiru Barrie BWB FC dominates the DANIEL SALIFU TOURNAMENT as they won it for the second time in their third appearance. They were crowned champions after picking up a solid 2-0 victory over Mabanta Stars in the grand final on Sunday, at the Mabanta community playing field. The reigning champions (BWB foundation) demonstrated a good football performance against their opponent which earned them the victory and emerged as the better side, thanks to Alhaji Kanu, (man of the match) for opening the scoring for his side in the 22nd minute of play after making a great dribble pass the defender of Mabanta stars and struck in the ball with his left foot, and 7 minutes after the opener, his teammate Amadu W Jalloh netted the 2 goal. Knowing what they wanted the BWB lads kept the match to their advantage, denying their opponent goal scoring chances to stamp a well deserved 2-0 win to clinch the trophy and the NLe 1,000 champions prize money. In addition to winning the title, BWB fo...

SLFA Deputy Scribe reveals hosting of WAFU A’ U20 Female Championship By: Alusine Rehme Wilson The Deputy General Secretary of the Sierra Leone Football Association – (SLFA) Mohamed Benson Bawoh has disclosed that work is in progress for the hosting of the 2023 edition of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) A-Zone U20 championship for female national teams. Benson who’s reportedly the current Acting General Secretary also said that matches will be played in the east and southern regional cities of Kenema and Bo where the tournament has been scheduled to be hosted simultaneously from May 22 to June 3 this year. As the momentum develops toward the West African football loving nation’s match to host its second zonal championship after hosting the maiden edition three years again respectively in the North and Southern cities of Makeni and Bo, the local football federation (SLFA) has made a historic announcement of the appointment of the National U20 Female team. Impressively, the techn...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson During the special dinner and awards night organized by the Female Premier League Board of Sierra Leone for female players, officials, Makeni based activist, musician and sports administrator Emilia Jengo who is also one of the 7 members of the said board thrilled the dignitaries and other attendees with what has been described as “an astounding musical performance.” At the Freetown City View Restaurant, Emilia who on behalf of the Female Premier League Board officially premiered her second song composed and recorded to amplify the success of the maiden national women’s championship raced for by twelve teams including Kahunla and Mogbwemo Queens the championship runner up and champions, performance of the two minutes and forty-three seconds (2:43) long tilted “Thank You” did move gathering and got dignitaries dancing. As she was performing the gratitude packed melody that recognized the support of the Government of Sierra Leone, SLFA, the twelve participating...

By Joseph Momoh Conteh Reporters, who are constantly working and playing with news, developed a deep respect for sources.  They know that, whether their news is positive, negative, interesting or uninteresting, depends largely on the words they choose and the manner of reporting. News  reporters enjoy gathering news.  They become fascinated by the characteristics news possess. They known that, news may be noisy or quiet, beautiful or ugly, hard or soft, fresh or tired, calm or emotional, kind or cruel, formal or informal, general or specific.  News  reporters are aware of the interesting histories of news gathering, how it originated, its changing forms, and shifting in broadcasting/reporting.  That is why, as a young person interested in news gathering and reporting, can do better by cultivating the same strong interest experienced news reporters/presenter have. Oh yes! You can. Having said that, let me just hold it here for now, till then.

By: Ibrahim Benjamin Brima Kanu The Valley Contractors Football Club has today the 4th May 2023 defeated the Korombo FC from Binkolo by 1:0 in ongoing SLFA FA Cup Tournament in 2023 in the 2nd round fixture of the Bombali district preliminaries. The match started at 4:15 local time at the prestigious Wusum stadium saw both teams in their ambition of winning the match, the valley Contractors fc were in their blue Jersey and the Korombo fc in their green Jersey. After several chances between both teams in the start of the match, Salifu Mansaray of the Valley Contractors stunned a lovely goal in the 10th minute of the match which put Valley Contractors ahead of Korombo fc in the first half of the match. The match resumed later after the break and the strike continued so hard especially from the side of Korombo fc just for an equaliser and in the 78th minute the goalkeeper of Valley Contractors was sent off the pitch. The pressure mounted on the valley Contractors but after many attempt...

​ By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Some fans and other supporters of Wusum Stars Football Club of Makeni have reacted to the club’s poor run in this season’s National Men’s Top-Tier saying they will soon stop watching games if the team performance doesn't get better. The supporters’ reactions came a few minutes after their team was beaten 1-0 at the Angola playing field on Thursday, by FC Kallon who proved too tough for their side. Although, Wusum Stars secured a 2-1 home victory against FC Kallon in their first leg match of this season’s championship, losing Thursday’s return leg only added more salt to the existing injury of “the Northern Rock” who still remains at the bottom of the table with 18 points after 22 games (W5, D3 and lost 14). On the other hand, FC Kallon after collecting all three points of the encounter has jumped past East End Lions to sit second with 41 points one higher by East End Lions behind current league leaders Bo Rangers with 52.

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Hawa Dauda, the Media and Marketing Officer of the Female Premier League Board of Sierra Leone has said all proceedings for the first ever National Women’s Championship will end later today at a special dinner and awards night underway at the view restaurant. According to her members of the football family including representatives of the 12 women’s football clubs that participated in the maiden edition eventually won by Mogbwemo Queens, shortlisted female players for various best of the best awards, among others starting 6pm local time will meet and greet sponsors of the championship and other special invitee at the Freetown City hall’s view restaurant. She concluded expressing thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Female Premier League Board of Sierra Leone to the Government of Sierra Leone, the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), the media, club owners, players, supporters, the security personnel and everyone for playing a part to set the pace ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  After the Government of Sierra Leone Okayed the local football federation (SLFA) bid to host this year’s West Africa Football Union (WAFU) A-Zone Women’s U20 tournament, SLFA’s Head of Media and Marketing Ibrahim Kamara has told Multimedia Journalist Alusine Rehme Wilson that a team of experts are assessing the available facilities of the nation to host the zonal women’s championship. According to the SLFA spokesman, the team of experts will conduct a four-day assessment  in Bo and Kenema until this Friday.   While in the South and Eastern regional headquarter cities, the experts assessments focuses on checking facilities in stadiums and hotels to know whether they befit the status to let the West Africa football loving nation host the tournament on a date expected to be communicated later. Should the assessment show positive for Sierra Leone, it will be another hosting right of the women’s championship for the second time since it last hosted th...

By: alusinerehme.wilson@awokonewspaper.sl Journalist turned politician Mohamed Papa Bangura of Makeni city in the Bombali District, Northeastern Sierra Leone has said in an interview with Awoko Newspaper that “the people’s choice is the wave of God, I’ll be a grassroots Bombali Member of Parliament.” Bangura, a former reporter of Radio Maria, the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) and Africa Young Voices (AYV) in Makeni was reacting to his latest success as one of the Bombali District Member of Parliament approved by the All People’s Congress National Advisory Committee (NAC) for the June 24 elections. His Wednesday triumph comes after emerging top of his two other contenders Honorable Allieu Manuel Koroma (an incumbent MP) and Lucy Nicole in the 60% NAC quota set aside for the award of the Symbol to aspiring candidates under the ticket of Sierra Leone’s main opposition party, the All People’s Congress (APC) after his tie with the incumbent Member of Parliament in the 40% pre...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Two second division football teams namely Teddy and Urban FC and eight non division teams in Bombali District are set to race in the 2023-FA Cup preliminary round, in quest to earn the sole spot for the district. The race which will also includes the following non division football clubs namely: Biriwa Stars, Smart Foundation, Koromabo, Ada Jay, United Elite, Valley Contractors, TKBAR and qualifiers returnees AZ-Foundation, who had earlier pullout, will officially commence at 4:15pm local time today at the Wusum Stadium in Makeni where Korombo FC will lock horns with Valley Contractors in the first of five knockout games scheduled to complete the District’s first round preliminary. According to Adams Lilson Koroma the Public Relations Officer-2 of the Bombali District Football Association (BDFA), five winners of each of the knockout matches will progress to the second round of the preliminary where the district’s three 1st division teams namely: Bombali Sh...

​ By: alusinerehme.wilson@awokonewspaper.sl In its decade plus history, this year’s Street Child Marathon which happens to be the 11th Edition of the annual charity marathon jamboree hosted in Makeni city spotlights the unique participation of hundreds of local and international runners including Daniel Thoranka who made history as the first visually impaired runner to run the race. Running though villages, towns and forest in the northeastern regional district of Bombali like the visually paired runners was not a jolly ride for Daniel Thoronka but the presence of his guide Moses Sankoh racing along with him proved worthwhile. “I’m excited to have signed up and successfully run the annual charity marathon, specifically to inspire other visually impaired colleagues to follow suit,” he said. He recalled that “Onlookers were amazed and even cheered me up while running equally so they extended the praise to my guide as well for doing a marvelous job to guide me go through the race successf...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Relegation threatened Wusum Stars of Bombali started the new month juicing with a loud 5-1 home win over Freetown City Football Club in their Match day 21 SLPL clash. The Makeni based side had recovered from an early defeat to the Freetown victors whose skillful forward Abel Akwgbo put them forward just 13 minutes on. Seven minutes later the host equalized courtesy of their youngster striker Abdul Bangura whose goal kept both sides conscious of not conceding until after the brake when Wusum Stars midfielder Saymah Kamara struck twice in the 51st and 62nd minute from far range to earn his brace on the hour. As if a 3-1 lead was not enough to let them return to winning ways following their winless run last Month, the league’s rock bottom side nicknamed as “The Northern Rock” increased their day’s lead to 5-1 after Alhassan Conteh and Abdul Bangura respectively netted in the 70th and 90th minute. At additional time, the visitors had already loose grip of the ...