By Nasratu Kargbo

The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament Mohamed Sidi Tunis has on behalf of the institution expressed that they want to be given the power to conduct direct elections for one to become a member of ECOWAS parliament, instead of the current system where MPs are chosen from their national parliaments to represent their respective countries. 

By Politico staff writer

Politico sports can confirm that when the project to upgrade the football pitch in the east of the city at a place called Trade Center where East End Lions play their home matches is complete fans will experience state-of-the-art facilities open to all. The people in the east end of Freetown are celebrating.

EE Lions chairman Ambassador Anthony Navo Jr., announced the arrival of a container of equipment required to build the modern structure and experienced contractors to build a state-of-the-art Football pitch.

By Saio Marrah

Professor Stefan Dercon has during discussions on a chapter of his book  “Gambling on Development: Why some countries win and others lose” which captures Sierra Leone’s economy, said it appears that over the period, the overall economic policies which various leaders pursued were not sensible for economic growth.

The Sierra Leone Bar Association has awarded the Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Young Voices (AYV) Media Empire, Ambassador Anthony Navo Jr. for his continued commitment to promoting justice and the rule of law through responsible journalism.

The organization recognized Amb. Navo's contributions to the media landscape in Sierra Leone as a testament to his tireless efforts to make a positive impact in his community.

By Politico Staff Writer

The Women’s Premier League Board has strongly condemned an attack on a female referee during a match in the ongoing Women’s Premier League.

The attack occurred in the match between F.C Kallon and  Mogbwemo Queens at the Angola Field, Western Rural on the 9^th February, 2024.

A press release issued by the Board indicated that its attention has been drawn to the game that was clamored with violence instigated and perpetrated by supporters and officials of one of the clubs.

By Sorie Ibrahim Fofanah

The United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) country representative in Sierra Leone, Nadia Rashids has called on Sierra Leoneans to end condom usestigmatization.

Briefing the media on 7th February this year at the UNFPA Head Office in Freetown about the International Condom Day commemorative events scheduled from the 14th to 16th February , Rashids called on the public to De- stigmatize condom use, adding that all stereotypes should be challenged.

By Saio Marrah

A 12 person jury has been selected for the trial of Amadu Koita and 11 others in the treason trail arising from the November 26 failed coup after 21 rejections. The trial resumes on Monday 12 February, 2024.

All the accused persons pleaded not guilty to counts of treason, murder, shooting with intent to murder, misprision of treason, and harboring. It also include unauthorized wearing of military uniform and unauthorized use of military uniform.