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By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Renowned lawyer, academic and businessman, Emanuel Saffa Abdulai (PhD) has confirmed the start of high-level political discussions with Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Timothy Kabba, over their future leadership ambitions within the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP). Lawyer Abdulai, who also serves as Executive Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), disclosed that he personally visited the Foreign Affairs Minister at his tower hill office in Freetown, where they held talks centered on the eventual succession of President Julius Maada Bio, the strengthening of an Eastern Region political alliance, and the promotion of partnership built on diversity within the party. According to him, the discussions reflected a shared belief that the growing call from the Eastern Region for leadership within the SLPP represents a demand for justice, inclusion and fairness in the party’s future direction. Meanwhile, the emerging dialogue ...

By: Alusine Rehme Wilson  Following a long walk that started last month, the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, is climaxing on high as four of Africa's heavyweights footballing nations namely: Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and tournament hosts, Morocco are set to clash in the semi-finals later today. In tournament's anticipated semifinal races are the record seven-time champions Egypt, three-time winners Nigeria, reigning champions Senegal and host nation Morocco have emerged as the four last teams standing, setting up two mouth-watering encounters schedule for today's Wednesday, 14 January, 2026. After claiming their spot in the semi-final spot on Saturday night with a dramatic 3–2 victory over defending champions Côte d’Ivoire, ending the Elephants’ title defence in a pulsating contest, the Pharaohs of Egypt will now take on Senegal in Tangier at 17:00 GMT. The Senegalese who were the first to reach the last four, edging Mali 1–0 on Friday with ...

By: Yusuf M. Suma (BBC Suma)   For his outstanding contribution to education, Mr. Shebora Samba Kamara, a renowned lecturer and station manager of Voice of Wusum radio 88.5 in Makeni, has been awarded as the best Bombali district lecturer of the year 2025. The award ceremony was organized by Save our Youth Initiative organization with the titled "The Bombali all Walks of Life award." Mr. Shebora Samba Kamara lectures various international relations and communications related modules both in the mass communication and political science and international relations departments at UniMak. Away from that, he assists in lecturing inmates at the Makeni correctional center. Mr Kamara is a registered member of the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ), and he's been serving as a media practitioner (journalist) and analyst for over seven years. He is currently serving as the lead public relations officer for the University of Makeni-UNIMAK. Shebora, for a very long time, h...

By: Nancy R. Wilson In a landmark step toward promoting academic excellence and youth empowerment, A Call To Business (ACTB) Bank , Sierra Leone’s leading microfinance institution, has rewarded the top three graduating students of the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) from a graduating class of 1,823 students . The initiative was unveiled during EBKUST’s 7th Congregation Ceremony for the conferment of degrees, diplomas, and certificates, held at the Prof. E.J.J. Momoh Pavilion .  It marked a historic first in Sierra Leone’s higher education sector, with ACTB Bank becoming the first financial institution in the country to introduce a formal reward scheme at a university graduation ceremony , naming EBK University as its pioneering beneficiary. Representing ACTB Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, David Kamara , the bank’s Marketing Manager, Rockslyn Alwyn Findlay , described the occasion as a defining moment for education and national development.  ...

By: Nancy R. Wilson The Makeni DJs Union has announced, with profound sorrow, the death of one of its members, DJ Musget, who lost his life on Tuesday in a tragic boat accident while returning from a performance engagement. According to the Union's Secretary General of the Union, Mohamed Simbo Kamara, DJ Musget had been hired to provide music at a village near Timbama. On his journey back to Makeni, the boat transporting him and three others capsized. While the other passengers survived the incident, DJ Musget did not. As of the time of this report, his body has not yet been recovered. The news has sent shockwaves through the local music and entertainment community, where DJ Musget was widely known for his talent, energy, and ability to bring people together through music.  Colleagues and friends described him as a vibrant and committed professional whose work left a lasting impact on events and celebrations across the region. In a statement released by the Makeni DJs Union, the gr...

By: Joseph Momoh In Freetown, the Capital City and other parts of Sierra Leone. The Government of Sierra Leone has stepped up its fight against drug abuse as communities across the country continue to grapple with the alarming spread of harmful substances such as Kush, tramadol and other illicit drugs.  With countless families affected and many young people at risk. The government is strengthening policies, law enforcement and support systems to protect citizens and restore hope. According to those concerned, drug crisis is no longer just a security issue, but a deeply human one. Young people are losing their lives, families struggling to cope, and communities are watching their futures threatened by addiction and despair. This reality has pushed authorities to adopt a more compassionate yet firm approach. New national policies have been designed to close gaps in the regulation of dangerous substances. The updated frameworks aim to clamp down on those who supply and distribute harm...