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By: Sayoh Kamara In a heartwarming demonstration of FERENSOLA’s commitment to nurturing young talent, the organisation’s Leader, Dr. Sheku Sesay, on Sunday, 10th August 2025, made a significant donation to support the educational journey of nine-year-old Bilal L. Marah — a Kuranko pupil who secured the second-highest score nationwide in the 2025 National Primary School Examination (NPSE). Speaking at the presentation ceremony held in Makeni City, Bombali District, Dr. Sesay described the gesture as a way to “enable a young, upcoming genius to pursue his dream of academic excellence,” noting that Bilal’s performance was an inspiration to the entire Kuranko community. “This is more than just a gift — it is an investment in the future of our people,” Dr. Sesay said. “Bilal’s remarkable feat brings pride not only to his single-parent father but to Kurankoya as a whole. FERENSOLA will continue to stand by him, monitor his progress, and ensure that his potential is fully realised.” The event...

By: Alhaji A. Barrie  The Sierra Leonean football community is mourning the loss of Julius Goba, popularly known as Guily, who passed away this morning after a brief illness. Goba was a respected figure in local football, having played at FC Kallon and Port Authority FC.  His contributions to the sport, both on and off the field, earned him admiration from teammates, fans, and colleagues alike. News of his passing has sent shockwaves through the football fraternity, with tributes pouring in from clubs, players, and supporters across the country. Julius Goba’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him and in the history of Sierra Leonean football.

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...

By: Abu Bakarr Kargbo  Ram Kamara Football Club, the 2024/25 champions of the Sierra Leone Female Premier League has officially unveiled their new jerseys ahead of their participation in the the CAF Women's Champions League preliminary round underway in Senegal. The unveiling took place on Mahei Boima Road Bo the residence of the CEO Haja Ramatulai Kamara who also Doubles as the candidate for the fourth coming SLFA Congres in Lungi. The event drew excitement from fans and players as the team prepares to represent Sierra Leone on the continental stage. Club officials say the new kits symbolize a fresh chapter, with high hopes for success in the CAF campaign. Captain of the team Aissatou Diallo has expressed great excitement and pride following the unveiling of the club’s new jerseys ahead of the competition. “Wearing this new kit gives us confidence and unity as we represent Sierra Leone,” she said. “We’re ready to give our best and make the nation proud.” The captain called on fan...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Screenshot of the claim as seen on the TikTok app. Claim: A TikTok user, technoskills, claimed that viral TikTok sound clip can entirely clean phone speakers.  Verdict: Misleading! Playing the viral TikTok sound clip cannot entirely clean phone speakers. Experts have debunked the claim, saying some sound clips can only remove non-magnetic debris on speakers but removing small ferrite components that are stuck requires the use of specialized tools. Full Text Generally, smartphones that are not waterproof  can easily malfunction when they fall into water or get soaked mistakenly.  The myth is that the water will dry out if the phone is hastily put in a bag or bowl of rice to heat up. Similarly, some people have claimed that dusty speakers can be cleaned by playing loud music. Screenshot of a video frame from the viral claim. Recently, Technoskills, a self acclaimed tech hacks platform for smartphones, claimed that playing this sound clip can clean mobile phone ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  (Asisat Oshoala. Photo Credit: NFF Media) Claim:  An X user, @ iNaijaNow, has circulated a claim on X that “Asisat Oshoala has announced her retirement from Super Falcons.” Verdict: False! The Director of Media and Communications at Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire (PhD), told Alusine Rehme Wilson that news about Asisat Oshoala’s retirement is not true.  Full Text News that the gifted Nigerian international footballer, Asisat Oshoala , a six-time winner of the CAF Women Player of Year Award who plays for Bay Football Club in the United States is retiring from the Super Falcons have circulated online. Related reports alleging she’s retiring from international football have since July 21, 2025 gone  viral on the internet particularly on news blogs owned and managed by Nigerians as well as on social media platforms including Instagram , YouTube   and Facebook , as seen here , here and here . (Screenshot of related claim by AY Sports Upd...