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By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

A letter addressed to President Julius Maada Bio from the Renaissance Movement has urged the president to implement measures to stabilize the cost of living, particularly considering exchange rate fluctuations. 

Dated 20^th February 2024, the letter indicated that high cost of living remains pivotal and one of the many factors responsible for the high inflation rate of 52%, limited growth in the private sector,high unemployment rate, and  low wages .

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Maria Yainkain Dumbuya has in a resignation letter addressed to the Inspector- General of Police dated 5^th February this year highlighted what she described as “some unexplainable injustices” that she claimed to have been subjected to   during some part of her stay in the force.

She said I was never investigated or disciplined for any professional misconduct.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

Fifty-five (55) drug dealers were arrested in the Southern Region in 2023, according to the Regional Police Commander -Assistant Inspector-General (AIG), Brima Kanneh.

Kanneh was addressing the media at the Police headquarters in Freetown on 21st February 2024.

He said the drug dealers were charged to court, some jailed and others asked to pay fines.

“The total fines paid amounted to two billion, six hundred and fifty thousand Leones (old),” Kanneh went on.

By Politico Staff writer

In the early hours of Thursday, 22 February 2024, students awaiting graduation at Njala University stormed the Bo campus in protest for their graduation gowns ahead of today’s convocation.

 This led to the disruption of the first-semester exam for continuing students. Speaking to Politico, one of the students expressed disappointment over the situation.

The Commissioner-General of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), Jeneba Kpaka-Bangura says they will ensure compliance in the payment of rental income tax, which she said is presently ‘low.’

The Commissioner made this statement at the government’s weekly press briefing in Freetown on 20^th February this year.

By Saio Marrah

A Correctional Service officer in Freetown has told the High Court that the eighth accused in the ongoing treason trial has been admitted to hospital for treatment and could not appear for trial on Thursday 22^nd February.

The officer presented a medical report in respect of Bai Mahmoud Bangura. Justice Komba Kamanda then announced that he couldn’t continue the matter and adjourned proceedings.

By Chernor Alimamy Kamara

Fourah Bay College (FBC) is set to investigate a fight that ensued recently on campus between two female students. A video which went viral on social media showed the two exchanging blows in the presence of many onlookers.   

Commenting on the issue, Students Union (SU) President of FBC, Alfred Micah Sesay expressed regret for such a happening which he said was the least expected from any student on campus.