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By: Alusine Rehme Wilson In collaboration with the Student Representative Council of the University of Makeni (UniMak), the Chief Executive Officer of Alifa Entertainment, Alie Zaghir has unveiled 10 female and male models to race for this year’s Mr. and Miss (UniMak) crowns at the Makeni city plaza on Sunday, January 21. The unveiling of the acts followed a successful audition held on January 14 and the final list of ten models consists of five male and five female contestants with “Queen-D”, the reigning Miss Makeni Model’s Union 2023 and rising male model “Celebrity Toss” respectively leading as the hottest female and male contenders for the crowns. The eight other models on the race for the NLe 50,000 (Fifty Thousand Star Prize) are: Claudia, Octiva, Kadi Blaq, Modeldia, King Teelux, Super Mos, Constitution and King Shero who are expected the hit the runway on Sunday night to end the long search of the most beautiful and charismatic female and male student of UniMak. By this y...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Joint security troops in Makeni city on Wednesday displayed a high sense of professionalism by positioning at strategic points in the northern regional city and its environs, a small group consisting of police and military officers in response to rumours about a proposed demonstration. Added to that an early warning from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) in the northeast region through major local networks in Makeni plus the Minister of Information and Civic Education clarion call for peace as well as efforts by the media are credited for the absolute calm and normalcy maintained. Unlike past widespread social media rumours and incitements that sparked violent riots in Makeni notably the Generator saga, and the August 10 insurrection that claimed lives, the municipality of Makeni and its environs in recent times is showcasing its peaceful and law abiding tenants. Despite police and military men were stationed at strategic points and other patrolling in police ...

By: The journey of aspiring female broadcaster Dorcas Annie Koroma at the University of Makeni (UniMak) in the Mass Communications Department is an inspirational blend of academia and modeling. Known as "Queen D", Koroma has impressed her colleagues with her seamless combination of academic and modeling pursuits. She attributes her success to her commitment and dedication to both fields. Koroma's accomplishments in modeling have been noteworthy. In 2013, she won the Miss Murray Town contest, marking the beginning of her rise to prominence. She later achieved even greater success by winning the Miss Africa title in 2015 and, more recently, the Miss Makeni Model Union crown. Despite her achievements in the modeling world, Koroma remains focused on her academic journey. In a Tuesday evening interview with AWE-Media.SL, after her tour to the Fatima and Yoni campuses of UniMak, she revealed her “vision is to become one of Sierra Leone's finest female broadcasters u...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson By the growing momentum and unfolding episodes, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on-going in Cote d’Ivoire will go down as the most talked about continental contest ranging from its landmark opening to its thrilling opening matches among other things. Yet, the sports family globally will leave to remember Cameroon and Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana for his show of commitment to his national team, “the Indomitable Lions” as he hired a private jet from the Liverpool Airport to join his national teammates in camp at for the confidential race in the 2023 AFCON host nation Cote d’Ivoire. While it's rear for most African footballers to book a private jet to report for national team duty, Onana now leads the part to have made such history in recent times grace for former Sierra Leone International Kei Ansu Kamara who similarly enjoyed riding a private jet from his home country some 24 months ago courtesy of his former US club Minnesota United   who...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson In a remarkable demonstration of strong collaboration between the police and civilians, the Sierra Leone Police in the Northeast region joined forces with the Local Police Partnership Board (LPPB) to organize a momentous week-long celebration in Makeni. The objective of this weeklong event was to redefine the perception of the Sierra Leone Police by bringing policing activities to the community, promoting effective and professional law enforcement. The festivities commenced on Wednesday with a peace march along the main streets of Makeni city, featuring police personnel from various divisions in the northeast region. The peace march also included representatives from other security sector entities such as the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces, Sierra Leone Correctional Center, Sierra Leone Fire Force, Office of the National Security, as well as traders, journalists, and other important stakeholders in the region. Furthermore, the celebration entail...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson Sierra Leone's population is witnessing a steady rise in life expectancy, prompting citizens to demand further enhancements in the country's healthcare system. This is according to the life expectancy chart on macrotrends.net which shows a 0.63% increase in life expectancy from 55.9 years in 2023 to 56.27 years in 2024. This improvement in life expectancy has had an impact on Sierra Leone's latest global ranking by the Worldometers. According to this ranking, Sierra Leone holds the 186th position out of 201 nations, with an average expected age of 60.79 years placing Sierra Leone ahead of 15 other countries, including DR Congo, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivorie, Guinea, Mali, and Guinea Bissau. However, the latest global ranking also reveals a gender disparity in life expectancy within Sierra Leone. Women in Sierra Leone have a current life expectancy of 62.11 years, which is approximately three years longer than men whose life expectancy is 59.69 yea...

By: Amadu Wurie Timbo In a historic event that marked a milestone in Makeni's football history, P Strikers, a newly established Grassroot Football Club, unveiled its Under 12 and 14 teams following an intensive month-long open trial. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Saturday, 23rd December 2023, at the Major sports centre of the city, Makeni Wusum Hotel, attracting a diverse audience of parents, sports lovers, and supporters. Amidst the festive season, the event brought joy to 44 young soccer talents, with 22 selected for each level. Coach Mohamed K. Conteh, also known as Coach K-Plus, the Head Coach of P Strikers, shared insights with journalists about the rigorous selection process and the club's commitment to nurturing young talent. The journey commenced on 26th December with an open trial that drew over 80 players for the Under 12 level and more than 60 for the Under 14 level from various corners of Makeni and its surroundings. Coach K-Plus, drawing on his wealth o...