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By: Abubakarr Kargbo (Buzzo) Despite ongoing efforts by the Assistant Inspector General of Police South, Brima Kanneh, to combat rising crime, armed robberies continue to plague the city of Bo. The latest victim is John Lamina, Manager of National Social Security And Insurance Trust (NASSIT) in Bo, who was reportedly attacked on the 28th by  armed robbers on  and left unconscious by the unknown assailants. The incident has raised fresh concerns over security in the region, prompting calls for stronger police presence and community vigilance. Police say investigations are ongoing, and the public is urged to provide any relevant information. NASSIT officials are yet to issue a formal statement over the shocking incident. The victim is currently admitted at Dr. Yilla's Medical centre in critical condition after sustaining injuries on the head. Community members are urgently calling on the government and security sector to step up and restore confidence in the security.

By: Abubakarr Kargbo (Buzzo) Honorable Yusuf Machery representing Bo District, Southern Sierra Leone has debunked claims reported by the Global Times Newspaper on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, alleging that he donated NLe 100,000 to the Lewabu Community Road Maintenance Project through the Constituency Young Generation Leader, Ansu Suma. The report has since sparked suspicions of embezzlement against the young leader, raising concerns among community members. However, Suma confirmed that he approached the MP in a telephone call about the work which he participated in and the honourable makes a token of NLe 1000 which he delivered to Chief Amara and the money was shared to those participated in the work. However, Hon. Machery firmly stated in an audio WhatsApp message to the community chief Amara that:  "I did not donate such an amount to an individual without an official channel or the party I represent in parliament. This misinformation is damaging and does not reflect my commitment ...

By: Kemoh Sesay The President of the Sports Writers Association of Sierra Leone (SWASAL), Sahr Morris Jr., has called on sports journalists to maintain professionalism in their reporting, especially when covering community leagues. Speaking at the COFA Siminar, Morris emphasized that media officers serving in community leagues should understand their roles and responsibilities clearly. He noted that acting simultaneously as a media officer and a professional sports journalist can create conflicts of interest and compromise journalistic integrity. “You cannot serve as a community media officer and at the same time report as a professional sports  journalist on the same issue. The two roles do not go together when it comes to reportage,” Morris stressed. He urged all sports reporters to adhere to ethical standards and uphold the values of objective, unbiased journalism in order to protect the credibility of the profession.